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Paintings return to England for first time in 230 years

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:43:40 GMT

A world-class collection of oil paintings returning from Russia to England is like the treasures of the Forbidden City returning to Beijing, the exhibition curator said.

French Cirque spectacle makes Indian debut

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:25:22 GMT

After travelling to countries like US, Japan and Turkey, `Mana`, a French cirque spectacle is all set to make its debut at Kingdom of Dreams here.

Smithsonian museum launching exhibition on the history of Yoga

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:23:47 GMT

In recognition of the global reach of yoga and its significance, the prestigious Smithsonian museum has announced the launch of world`s first visual exhibition on the history of yoga.

India-Africa festival opens in Johannesburg

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:21:42 GMT

Indiafrica Festival 2013 began Monday aiming to reach out to the youth of South Africa.

There can be no power without culture: Forum d`Avignon

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:06:20 GMT

Governments and businesses cannot build a sound future without co-opting the $2.7 trillion creative and culture industry that accounts for 6.1 percent of the world`s output and eight million direct jobs, says a leading think tank that seeks to promote cultural diversity.

Dita Von Teese selling off classic car

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:17:29 GMT

Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese is giving fans the chance to own her classic car after placing the vehicle up for sale online.

Dirty Dancing replaces Viva Forever! in West End

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:25:43 GMT

Dirty Dancing is all set to replace `Spice Girls` musical `Viva Forever!` at the Piccadilly Theatre in London`s West End.

Now, an ABBA museum in Stockholm

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:45:11 GMT

ABBA, the enduring and still growing Swedish contribution to global music, has been further institutionalised with a museum on Stockholm`s idyllic island of Djurgaarden, which is also home to such other iconic features as Skansen, the world-renowned animal park, and Grona Lund, the city`s Tivoli.

I cajoled my producers for Loretta Lynn`s musical: Zooey Deschanel

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:17:52 GMT

Zooey Deschanel spent months badgering the producers behind a new Broadway musical.

Global scholars to discuss Tagore`s role as India`s envoy

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:26:56 GMT

The Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) is organizing an international conference on Rabindranath Tagore.

Madonna to auction off Fernand Leger`s painting for charity

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:32:33 GMT

Madonna has decided to auction a painting by French cubist artist Fernand Leger for charity and is expecting to raise at least 5 million dollars.

I would shout at drummers again if they disrupt my theatre performance: Helen Mirren

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:34:41 GMT

Dame Helen Mirren, who recently shouted at drummers after they disrupted her theatre performance, has said that she would do it all over again.

Gain access to Tagore`s creative genius online

Tue, 07 May 2013 03:25:55 GMT

One can now have access to the entire oeuvre of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore online, in both Bengali and English.

`Queen` Helen Mirren swears at `noisy` street drummers during theatre performance

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:59:18 GMT

Helen Mirren, who was playing Queen in the hit play ` The Audience,` swore at noisy street drummers after they disrupted her performance.

Spanish painter creates murals for elite school in China

Sun, 05 May 2013 04:16:11 GMT

Spanish painter Laura Iniesta has been chosen to create two murals for the expanded Shanghai campus of the prestigious China-Europe International Business School, or CEIBS, a project designed by prize-winning architect I.M. Pei.

Stage artist S Ve Shekher honoured

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:17:15 GMT

S Ve Shekher has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the Tamil Association of Greater Delaware Valley (TAGDV) in Philadelphia for his work.

Bollywood themed opera to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema

Sat, 04 May 2013 12:44:19 GMT

Abhay Deol will join popular British Indian singer-actress Preeya Kalidas for a desi version of the famous French opera `Carmen`.

Mahatma Gandhi`s prayer beads, letters to go under hammer in UK

Sat, 04 May 2013 05:13:52 GMT

The sale of effects and documents belonging to Mahatma Gandhi will be organised in Ludlow in England May 21, a statement from a renowned auction house in Europe said Thursday.

Exhibition reveals Vincent Van Gogh`s secrets

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:06:20 GMT

A new exhibition at Amsterdam`s Van Gogh Museum gives visitors an opportunity to learn the secrets of Dutch master Vincent van Gogh (1853-90).Amsterdam: A new exhibition at Amsterdam`s Van Gogh Museum gives visitors an opportunity to learn the secrets of Dutch master Vincent van Gogh (1853-90).

Indian Kaleidoscope brings cultural diversity through clothes

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:24:41 GMT

From matka silk of Bihar, chanderi from Madhya Pradesh, and chiffons and woven yardages along with borders from Benaras, one can experience the kaleidoscope of India`s rich culture and tradition in designer brand Ekru`s latest collection.

Play on Phalke`s life draws curtains to Centenary festival

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:40 GMT

Aamir Raza Husain`s play `Forgotten Film`, depicting Dadasaheb Phalke`s struggle to produce the first Indian film `Raja Harishchandra` in 1913, brought down the curtains on the centenary film festival celebrations here.

African queen of Ndebele music enchants

Wed, 01 May 2013 05:54:10 GMT

The colours and sounds of Africa came alive here last week through the mesmerising music of Peki Emelia Nothembia Mkhwebane, known as the African queen of Ndebele music.

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik bags another laurel

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:26:43 GMT

Sudarsan Pattnaik has won the `Moscow choice prize` in Russia with a 12 feet creation of the Hindu elephant god Ganesha, who he says is a symbol of world peace.

Kerala nod for Amjad Ali Khan`s proposed international school of music

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:37:29 GMT

The Kerala government did not have to think twice after ace music maestro and Sarod player Ustad Amjad Ali Khan expressed his desire to start an international school of music in the state.

Renewed demand for heritage tag for Agra (Letter from Agra)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:30:06 GMT

Renewed demands have been made for granting heritage status to Agra, which is home to three World Heritage monuments - the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri - and several other historical structures.