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Lalit Kala Akademi to study Durga Puja`s evolution

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 10:18

In a bid to offer an insight into the evolution of Durga Puja, the biggest festival in West Bengal, the union culture ministry has launched a research project.

Multi-media exhibition celebrates Indian diversity

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 08:55

Paintings by the Bhil tribals of Madhya Pradesh and Rathwa telling creative myths of Pithora Dev sit alongside reprints of 15th century manuscripts at an exhibition inaugurated in the national capital Thursday.

Relish `Street Chat` this Dasara in Mysore

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 10:43

This Dasara, Mysore city will showcase its street food culture as a Dasara speciality. “It was an effort to mitigate all apprehensions and fears about street food culture.

Allegation against Asaram part of attack on Hindu culture: VHP

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 21:14

Allegations of sexual assault against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu is part of attack on "Hindu culture" which started with the arrest of Kanchi Shankaracharya in 2004, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal claimed.

Fame was mental: Boy George

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 18:33

Singer Boy George admits he didn`t enjoy the attention after becoming famous as the singer of Culture Club in the 1980s.

After Mumbai gang-rape, SP leader seeks discussion on western culture

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 16:15

Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal downplayed the ongoing controversy over his remark that girls should pay special attention to their attire.

'Bandh culture' delays NTPC's project by 2 yrs: Power Minister

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 19:42

The project, which is being set up at Salakati in Kokrajhar district and is envisaged to generate 750 MW power, was scheduled to be commissioned by March 2012.

Swami Vivekananda`s web archive launched

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 08:55

a comprehensive guide to Swami Vivekananda`s life and works is accessible online - thanks to a new web portal.

Punjab to spend Rs.100 crore on culture preservation

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 09:58

The Punjab government has put a Rs.100 crore culture preservation plan on fast track and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Unesco, an official said Monday.

Sacrificed woman`s mummy found in Peru archaeology site

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 13:14

The mummified remains of a sacrificed woman were discovered by Peruvian archaeologists at the El Brujo complex, researchers said.

Acceptance is strength of Indian culture: Modi

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 23:59

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it was part of Indian culture to promote harmony and acceptance.

Blurring cultural diversities through art exhibition

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 09:46

Paintings from 25 artists from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have captured various hues and moods of Indian culture and the artworks are a representation of their observation.