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Free travel for Haryana women on Raksha Bandhan

Women in Haryana will be allowed to travel free in state roadways buses on the festival of Raksha Bandhan Saturday, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said Thursday.7:31 PM on August 14

Jodhpur fort to come alive with soulful music in October

The historic Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan's Jodhpur town will reverberate with the sounds of traditional Rajasthani folk and classical music during the four-day Rajasthan International Folk Festival in October.6:31 PM on August 14

A swish show: Personalities and their smart Swiss seats

Legendary violinist Yehudi Menuhin represented Mario Bellini and Dieter Thiel's straight-backed chair Persona and Hollywood actress Grace Jones liked to perch on the high-backed AC-2, while Grammy winner Phil Collins preferred the stylish Louis 20 chair that resonated with the intensity of his songs.2:30 PM on August 14

Jodhpur fort to resonate with soulful music again

Come October, the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan's Jodhpur town will come alive to the sounds of folk and classical music again, during the four-day Rajasthan International Folk Festival.12:03 PM on August 14

Hues of Ladakh through a traveller's lens

Ladakh has its natural colour scheme. The land of rugged brown hills, windswept plains and remote monasteries shimmering white against the backdrop of an azure sky is a photographer's delight. Shamim Akhtar's ongoing exhibition captures the Buddhist land in all its moods.1:30 PM on August 13

Soni to lead Gandhi March in South Africa

Tourism Minister Ambika Soni is set to leave for Johannesburg where she will later this week lead prominent South African groups in commemorating the 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi's historic march against an oppressive discriminatory law of the then colonial rulers there.6:01 PM on August 12

LiveJournal comes to India with Twenty20 of creative writing

The global community blogging platform LiveJournal has made its India entry with the launch of a flash-fiction writing contest, which is being called the Twenty20 of story-telling.4:02 PM on August 12

Nude art show in Delhi a hit with women, art lovers

A photographic exhibition of nudes was highly appreciated by art lovers here, especially women, indicating that many more people were now comfortable accepting nudes on their picture frames.12:31 PM on August 12

Agra's heritage being bulldozed to dust

The city of the Taj Mahal is home to the crumbling mansions of erstwhile royalty where dozens of families still live cheek by jowl. They are now part of a heritage that residents are trying desperately to protect from looming bulldozers.10:31 AM on August 12

With arts and films, Delhi's gay celebrate Nigah Queer Fest

With roses in their hands and banners voicing their angst against the law which makes homosexuality a crime in India, Delhi's gay community will celebrate the 16th anniversary of its first public protest Monday.7:31 PM on August 10

Saving the ancient Bandhani fabric of Gujarat

Mention Bandhani and immediately what comes to mind is bright fabric of immaculate quality and rich history. Now, the spoiler - the brand is in urgent need of being rescued from the clutches of unscrupulous dealers who are peddling low quality products in the name of Bandhani.12:01 PM on August 10

Top Pakistani artist to hold exhibition in Delhi

For Indians unfamiliar with the fraternity of artists in Pakistan, master modernist Jamil Naqsh can be best described as Pakistan's M.F. Husain - a man who lives by his art and on his own terms.9:00 AM on August 10

Children's museum in Delhi soon, says minister

The national capital's first children's museum will come up soon, union Tourism Minister Ambika Soni said here Wednesday.6:30 PM on August 07

'Karna' - tribute to the anti-hero

Showing how social barriers can prevent people from attaining success, Bobby Bedi's play 'Karna - Warrior of the Sun' tells the tale of the unsung hero of the Mahabharata and his struggle to rise above his social station to become a respected warrior.12:02 PM on August 07

Karnataka's traditional artisans go green

Going green and adopting more eco-friendly measures seem to be the latest mantra of the world-renowned artisan fraternity of Karnataka who are taking their creativity a step further in the process.12:00 PM on August 07