Art & Culture News

Ganesh art show cut short in Goa after threats

An art exhibition by renowned installation artist Subodh Kerkar with god Ganesh as its theme will now be held for two days instead of the planned 12 days, that too under police protection, after it was opposed by Hindu rightwing groups.5:30 PM on August 19

Ganapati festival themes this year - 26/11, swine flu

As you join the Ganeshotsav celebrations, Maharashtra's biggest public festival which starts Aug 23, you will notice two themes recurring across the marquees in the city - terrorism and swine flu - depicted through tableaux, paintings and decorations.5:00 PM on August 19

Support from Mumbai for controversial Goan Ganesh artist

Renowned Goan artist Subodh Kerkar, accused by rightwing groups of denigrating Lord Ganesh, has found support from Mumbai-based intelligentsia who have condemned the 'aggressive political mobilisations based on the politics of identity'.1:00 PM on August 19

Globalisation taking purity out of ghazals: top Pakistani singer

Tina Sani, one of Pakistan's most popular classical and semi-classical ghazal exponents, feels that globalisation, the widespread culture of pop and rock music and the end of royal patronage are taking their toll on the popularity of ghazal in south Asia.10:31 AM on August 19

Aspiring authors learn art of story weaving

Telling a story so as to captivate the readers is an art and to hone the skill a workshop was organised in the capital Tuesday to give valuable tips to young authors.10:30 PM on August 18

After creating stir, Jaswant is mum during Jinnah book launch

After creating a storm by his praise of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh Monday clammed up on the subject during the release of his book on the architect of Pakistan.10:01 PM on August 17

Artist threatened for portraying Lord Ganesha in 'bad light'

Renowned Goan artist Subodh Kerkar has filed a police complaint alleging that unknown people had threatened to kill him unless he immediately withdraws his exhibition of sketches and installations of Lord Ganesha that they claim denigrates the Hindu deity.8:30 PM on August 17

It's difficult to get sponsors for Kathak: Pandit Birju Maharaj

Legendary Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj, who was here for a performance, said the difficulty to find a sponsor to popularise the Indian dance form pained him.1:01 PM on August 17

Tihar inmates seek freedom through art

A large wooden frame with beams looking like iron rods welcomes you to the art exhibition by inmates of the Tihar jail in the capital. As you peep into the frame, the mirror reflects your face and two words 'born innocent' stare back.3:00 PM on August 13

Amartya Sen top author of the week

Amartya Sen's 'The Idea of Justice' dominated the non-fiction section among best-selling books here in the first week of its release while 'The Wish Maker: A Novel' by Ali Sethi continued to retain its number one position in the fiction category.8:30 AM on August 13

Mamata sanctions Rs.35 mn for theatre complex

Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday named an Eastern Railway (ER) open theatre after Bengali theatre icon Sambhu Mitra and sanctioned Rs.35 million for the overall development of the amphitheatre as a cultural platform in Kolkata's twin district Howrah.12:00 AM on August 13

Rajasthan folk festival to revive dying musical tradition

Traditional music of Rajasthan sung by the minstrels of Langa and Mangania communities, European gypsy music, flamenco and urban folk music will be the highlights of the Rajasthan International Music Festival (RIFF) at the sprawling Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur Oct 1-5.5:30 PM on August 12

Rajasthan folk festival will come alive with gypsy, flamenco music

The sprawling Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur will come alive with the sounds of European gypsy music, flamenco, urban folk music and the traditional music of Rajasthan sung by the minstrels of Langa and Mangania communities Oct 1-5 at the Rajasthan International Music Festival (RIFF).2:00 PM on August 12

'Wah! Chandigarh' to celebrate spirit of city

In a bid to commemorate the spirit of Chandigarh, the local administration in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organising a campaign called 'Wah! Chandigarh - Celebrating the Spirit of Chandigarh'.1:32 PM on August 12

Hindu outfit seeks removal of Husain painting from Goa museum

Goa State Museum officials will meet later this week to decide whether artist M. F. Husain's painting titled 'Standing Buddha' should continue to be displayed, after a right-wing Hindu group sought its removal.7:30 PM on August 11