Indian touch to Olympic arts in London (With Image)
July 19th, 2012 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) A handful of illustrious Indians have lent their creative touch to give the London Olympics some Indian touches.When the 2012 Olympics unveils July 27, ... Read more...
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Mario Miranda, Bhupen Hazarika in Padma honours list (Roundup)
January 25th, 2012 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India's highest civilian awards, the Padma awards, would be conferred on 110 eminent people, including the late Bhupen Hazarika and cartoonist Mario Miranda, showbiz ... Read more...
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Eight people of Indian origin in Padma list
January 25th, 2012 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Ten people of Indian origin and foreigners have been awarded India's prestigious Padma awards announced Wednesday. While seven have got the Padma Bhushan, three are ... Read more...
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Anish Kapoor slams China over artist’s detention
May 11th, 2011 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 11 (IANS) Indian-origin sculptor Anish Kapoor has called for museums and galleries across the world to be closed for a day to protest China's detention of artist Ai ... Read more...
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Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor slams Brit govt’s decision to cut arts funding
August 4th, 2010 - 2:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 4 (ANI): Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor has expressed his dismay at the British government's decision to cut millions from the arts budget.Kapoor, 56, said that the proposed cut seems shortsighted ... Read more...
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After Cameron, more high-profile visits from Britain
July 30th, 2010 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Following in on a fairly productive visit by Prime Minister David Cameron, Britain has lined up a string of high-profile visits that include Prince ... Read more...
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Global financing affects creative filmmakers: Kumar Shahani
February 21st, 2010 - 9:56 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Noted filmmaker Kumar Shahani feels that global financing of movies is a stumbling block for offbeat Indians filmmakers "who try to find their own voice ... Read more...
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Indian-born artist sculpts his way to Britain rich list
January 31st, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 31 (IANS) Indian-born sculptor Anish Kapoor, famous for his massive installations around the world, has joined the ranks of Britain's super-rich artists and is now considering buying a five ... Read more...
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Indian Sculptor Anish Kapoor joins UK’s super-rich artists
January 31st, 2010 - 4:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 31 (ANI): Acclaimed Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor is set to be counted amongst UK's high rollers with a multi-million-pound fortune.The gifted artist, who moved from Mumbai to London in the ... Read more...
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India, Britain natural partners: President Patil
October 28th, 2009 - 9:51 am ICT by IANS
By Dipankar De Sarkar
Windsor, Oct 28 (IANS) Drawing a parallel between the traditions of diversity and democracy embraced by India and Britain, President Pratibha Patil Tuesday described the two countries as ... Read more...
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