Sunburn heads to Sri Lanka
August 16th, 2012 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The Sunburn Festival, Asia's popular music fest, is set to make its debut in Sri Lanka this year. Grammy award-winning DJ Afro Jack will be ... Read more...
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Gear up for Sean Paul’s India concerts
July 19th, 2012 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) World-famous Jamaican reggae artist Sean Paul is set for his maiden India visit and he will perform across the country starting Nov 1.He promises to ... Read more...
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Solo theatre reflects on life and times of Manto (With Image)
May 12th, 2012 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) When he does not wield a pen, he is Saadat Hasan, just another man pilloried by the wars of survival.The "asfana" (short story) that keeps ... Read more...
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Asha Bhosle keeps grandsons away from today’s films
April 19th, 2012 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Veteran singer Asha Bhosle is not too pleased with the "vulgar" content of contemporary films. So, she prefers to keep her grandchildren away from watching ... Read more...
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Women from around the world to assess role of technology
February 2nd, 2012 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 2 (IANS) Women leaders from India and over 50 other countries are gathering here Friday to discuss role of technology in empowering women, particularly in developing nations.The three-day ... Read more...
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Fish, serpents, birds take off in Gujarat’s kite festival
January 15th, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Huge colourful fish, serpents, birds and superheroes weaved intricate patterns in the sky as around 300 enthusiasts from the country and abroad took part in Gujarat's ... Read more...
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Artists, scientists brainstorm for green cause
November 27th, 2011 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 27 (IANS) It was an unusual gathering in this tech hub, organised perhaps for the first time in India but which went almost unnoticed though the discussions centred ... Read more...
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Jennifer, Enrique to join Pitbull on India visit
November 17th, 2011 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) Excited about his maiden visit to India, singing sensation Armando Christian Perez a.k.a. Pitbull has managed to woo Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias to join ... Read more...
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Pitbull excited about maiden visit to India
November 11th, 2011 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) After pop star Lady Gaga and Metallica, it's time for Indian music lovers to gear up for foot tapping experience with Pitbull. The American ... Read more...
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Hip hop dancers from slum find French connection
November 7th, 2011 - 11:13 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Contemporary dance guru Brahim Bouchelaghem from France and a bunch of teenaged boys from the Khirkee Extension slum near Saket in the capital have something ... Read more...
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Ajmer set to host first global Sufi fest
September 22nd, 2011 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Qawwali, ghazals, discussions and Sufi music will be offered at the first edition of the International Sufi Festival Oct 21-27 in Ajmer, Rajasthan.The week-long event will ... Read more...
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My career option will be acting: Selena Gomez (With Images)
July 23rd, 2011 - 10:27 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Ninteen-year-old American actress-singer Selena Gomez, who is now focussing on a music career, has launched her new album and says that in the long run she ... Read more...
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International collaboration brings higher profits: Shamir Tandon
May 17th, 2011 - 9:08 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Shamir Tandon, who was behind "Heartbeat", a collaboration between Indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan and Spanish pop star Enrique Iglesias, says working with international artists helps ... Read more...
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‘The Hangover II’ music to hit shelves May 23
April 15th, 2011 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The original soundtrack of "Hangover II", the highest grossing comedy of 2009, will be in stores May 23 on Sony Music, just three days before ... Read more...
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Akon starts India tour on birthday
March 24th, 2011 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Popular Senegalese American singer Akon is really excited about his debut performance in India and the first concert April 16 coincides with his birthday. The songwriter-producer ... Read more...
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Music stars denounce Puerto Rico crime wave
March 1st, 2011 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
San Juan, March 1 (IANS/EFE) A group of Puerto Rican music stars Monday denounced
the crime wave sweeping the Caribbean island, where this weekend a hail of bullets took the lives of ... Read more...
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Sunidhi Chauhan Heats It Up With Enrique Iglesias For ‘I Can Feel You’
January 31st, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Many international artists would vie for the spot that Sunidhi Chauhan recently held, the Indian singer just competed her first number with the hot Enrique Iglesias. For the last six ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi to host World Orchestra for Peace
December 15th, 2010 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 15 (IANS) Abu Dhabi will host the World Orchestra for Peace Jan 4 that will see performances by a plethora of critically acclaimed international artists, it was announced Wednesday. ... Read more...
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It’s sad to see pop music dying: Raghav
October 20th, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Britain-based singer Raghav, who made people groove to his songs "Angel eyes" and "Let's work it out", feels sad about the dwindling popularity of pop music, ... Read more...
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Ali Zafar to auction his art
September 24th, 2010 - 8:28 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Doing his bit to contribute towards the flood relief in Pakistan –singing sensation Ali Zafar is soon to auction his art- proceeds of which would go towards ... Read more...
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Bappi Lahiri working for world Peace
May 4th, 2010 - 7:39 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bappi Lahiri popularly known for his pop music is all set to preach world peace through music. He has always entertained us with his classic songs ... Read more...
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Extreme Nights Global Groove Festival
December 5th, 2009 - 10:08 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Kingfisher Blue - the young and adventerous brand is sure to thrill the youth once again by presenting Kingfisher Blue Extreme Nights with Global Groove... the first electronic music festival & convention ... Read more...
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Nepal to open art treasure trove to world
October 16th, 2009 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Oct 16 (IANS) Want to buy exquisite, original art at an affordable price? Visit Nepal , just an hour's journey from India, where the art market, once depressed due ... Read more...
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Champions League kicks off with dazzling opening ceremony
October 8th, 2009 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Oct 8 (IANS) The inaugural Champions League Twenty20 cricket extravaganza started with a dazzling opening ceremony at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here Thursday.
For the next 15 days, twelve teams drawn from hosts ... Read more...
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Perths new arts centre snubs Heath Ledgers name
December 12th, 2008 - 4:18 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 12 (ANI): The new arts centre in Perth, which had been promised to be named after late Aussie actor Heath Ledger, will no longer be named after him.According to ... Read more...
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International sculptures to enhance Chandigarh’s attraction
July 31st, 2008 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Chandigarh, July 31 (IANS) Known for its gardens and neatly laid out township, this city is now set to showcase sculptures by international artists at prime locations. "These sculptures will ... Read more...
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Odissi now in 21st century, international avatar
June 1st, 2008 - 6:16 pm ICT by admin
Kuala Lumpur, June 1 (IANS) Kuala Lumpur is celebrating Odissi, an Indian classical dance form, with Malaysians interpreting it in multi-media formats while retaining its essence. Galeri Petronas, in collaboration with Sutra ... Read more...
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Delhi to host India’s first international live arts fest
March 13th, 2008 - 6:36 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The first international live arts festival in India will be held in the capital March 25-30 as part of the 10th year celebrations of Khoj International Artists ... Read more...
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Egypt set to pass copyright law to protect its antiquities
December 26th, 2007 - 1:44 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec 26 (ANI): The Egyptian Government is planning to pass a copyright law by which royalties would have to be paid for copies of museum pieces or ancient monuments, such as ... Read more...
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