Imphal, July 23 (IANS) India's renowned theatre personality and Padma Shri awardee Ratan Thiyam died at a hospital in Imphal on Wednesday, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that redefined contemporary Indian theatre, officials said.
Colombo, July 22 (IANS) Marking a significant moment in the shared heritage between India and Sri Lanka, a replica of King Ashoka's Vaishali Pillar of Dhamma and a special exposition of the sacred Kapilavastu Relics were inaugurated by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha in the Raja Guru Sri Subuthi Maha Viharaya Temple in the island nation.
Georgetown, July 21 (IANS) Underlining the deep-rooted cultural ties between India and Guyana, the Indian High Commission and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Georgetown successfully organised a 'Srimad Bhagavad Gita' chanting competition.
Jaipur, July 19 (IANS) With its sweeping landscapes, sacred rivers, vibrant culture and world-class heritage, Madhya Pradesh is no longer just the 'Heart of India' -- it's becoming the heartbeat of global tourism.
Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India and Russia on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cultural and tourism ties during a high-level meeting held in New Delhi between Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Denis Alipov, the Ambassador of Russia to India.
Banaskantha, July 17 (IANS) Twelve years ago, around 300 members of 29 Kodarvi families were forced to live in exile, forced out of their homeland in Mota Pipodra village of Danta taluka in Banaskantha district of Gujarat, because of a tribal custom of 'Chadotaru' - a tradition rooted in vengeance.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 17 (IANS) Legendary film-maker Adoor Gopalakrishnan is finishing work on what will be his 13th feature film.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) After concerns were raised by India, the demolition of legendary film-maker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Bangladesh's Mymensingh has been halted. The Bangladesh authorities have formed a panel to see how the house, which now has just a few walls left standing, can be reconstructed.
Kanpur, July 16 (IANS) In a remarkable scientific breakthrough that may rewrite regional history, a team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has discovered signs of ancient Buddhist stupas and structural remains buried beneath the soil in Yamuna Nagar district of Haryana.
Jind, July 15 (IANS) In a spiritual gesture aimed at serving devotees during the holy month of Sawan, the postal department in Haryana’s Jind district has begun distributing Gangajal—sacred water from the Ganges—through local post offices.
