Feasting, fervour mark Onam in Delhi
August 29th, 2012 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Spruced up homes, colourful floral designs and delicacies on the platter - the Malayali community in the national capital celebrated Onam with feasting and fervour ... Read more...
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Yamuna-Elbe arts project a bridge between India, Germany
October 18th, 2011 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Yamuna and its banks will become the venue of a unique multi-media art experience, "Yamuna-Elbe: Public.Art.Outreach" project Nov 9-23 to reconnect the people of ... Read more...
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Mysore Dasara begins, promises pomp, pageantry
September 28th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mysore, Sep 28 (IANS) The famed Mysore Dasara that showcases the region's rich culture, tradition, pomp and pageantry began here Wednesday and will go on for the next nine days.Hundreds ... Read more...
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Doctors launch campaign for a tobacco-free Bangalore (May 31 is World No Tobacco Day)
May 30th, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 30 (IANS) With music concerts and counselling, a group of doctors here is launching a 'Tobacco Free Bangalore' campaign Tuesday to drive home the message of avoiding tobacco ... Read more...
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UAE concerts to focus on traditional instruments
May 12th, 2011 - 10:35 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, May 12 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates is organising two music concerts that would focus on traditional Arabic instruments, oud and qanon.The oud is a pear-shaped stringed instrument ... Read more...
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Jagjit Singh enthralls ghazal lovers in Kashmir
May 5th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, May 5 (IANS) Lovers of Urdu poetry and prose as they have always been, over 2,000 Kashmiris turned up at a concert by ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. The over ... Read more...
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NRI files case against two for cheating
March 5th, 2011 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, March 5 (IANS) A Netherlands-based NRI has lodged a case against two residents of Jaipur for duping him of Rs.10 million after promising to organise a concert featuring prominent ... Read more...
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Nepal’s singing sensation nun to debut in India (With Image)
March 3rd, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, March 3 (IANS) A Buddhist nun from Nepal who became a singing sensation in her own country and the west as well as an icon for hundreds of ... Read more...
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Why it’s destination India for Bryan Adams and the like
February 10th, 2011 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Thanks to its net-savvy and well-travelled people, rich music and dance traditions and openness to experimentation, India has become a hit with top Western ... Read more...
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French tourist town to dedicate 2012 as the Year of India
November 23rd, 2010 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Saint Tropez, a picturesque town in southeast France which attracts about five million tourists annually, is all set to dedicate 2012 as the year of India ... Read more...
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Music concert held in Pune to promote CWG as green games
September 5th, 2010 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
Pune, Sep 5 (ANI): A music concert was held in Pune on Saturday to generate public interest about the Commonwealth Games as 'green games'.Organised in association with the United Nations Development Programme ... Read more...
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Gospel Musician Walter Hawkins dies
July 12th, 2010 - 10:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Ripon, July 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The renowned gospel musician, Walter Hawkins has died. The multi award-winning artist was 61 years old.The musician had been battling pancreatic cancer and his older brother, ... Read more...
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SPIC MACAY to help attract youth participation in Games
March 4th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A series of music concerts, photography exhibitions and short films - the Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) is all ... Read more...
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Legendary playback singer Yesudas turns 70
January 10th, 2010 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mangalore (Karnataka), Jan 10 (IANS) "Gori tera gaon bada pyara, Mein toh gaya maara, Aake yaahan re...." The voice that has enthralled generations and soothed a million souls, including Oscar winner A.R. ... Read more...
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Amaan, Ayaan unsure of debut film, return to sarod
August 19th, 2009 - 11:15 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan, who were set to make their acting debut with director J.P. Dutta's untitled film, were barred from making public appearances till its ... Read more...
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In meltdown times, feel the Joy of Giving
June 27th, 2009 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 27 (IANS) NGOs from across India have joined hands to celebrate the Joy of Giving Week from Sep 27 to raise funds and help around 20 million needy people in ... Read more...
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No kid’s stuff: 13-year-old croons for needy kids
May 22nd, 2008 - 7:33 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Thirteen-year-old Tara Venkatesan belies her age, as she sings with the elan of a seasoned maestro. Her voice, confident and strong, drives home the message that she ... Read more...
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Roots Music Festival in northeast India
May 6th, 2008 - 10:44 pm ICT by admin
Imphal, May 6 (ANI): Various leading musical groups and pop stars have made a confluence in the northeast region of the country for the popular Roots festival, as it organises its ... Read more...
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