Sonal Mansingh on teaching dance to Gen Z
Padma Vibhushan Sonal Mansingh, 81, discusses her journey, the Nalanda Lit Fest, and how Gen Z's curiosity is revitalising classical dance. Discover her unique perspective on tradition and youth.
Padma Vibhushan Sonal Mansingh, 81, discusses her journey, the Nalanda Lit Fest, and how Gen Z's curiosity is revitalising classical dance. Discover her unique perspective on tradition and youth.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will address the closing session of the Auroville Literary Festival on December 21. The festival, which began on Dec 15, features a unique language-based itinerary with distinguished speakers.
The Brahmaputra Literature Festival returns to Assam's Sivasagar from February 6-8, 2025, paying tribute to Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg. Discover the confluence of rhythm, word, and art.
Madurai gears up for its first major literary festival, 'Sangam,' on Jan 30-31. Inspired by Jaipur, it will feature writers, artists & cultural events at heritage sites. Free entry with registration.
FirstSteps School hosts the Paper Trails Literary Fest 2025, uniting young readers with renowned authors. Discover how the festival is transforming reading into a shared, interactive experience for children.
Bangalore Literature Festival moves from hotel halls to the open grounds of historic Freedom Park, the city's former jail, celebrating ideas in a space once meant for confinement. Explore the new venue's impact.
At the Bengaluru Literature Festival, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson discussed his enduring legacy and the influence of C. Rajagopalachari. Discover the insights from this poignant session.
Day 2 of Bangalore Literature Festival honoured SL Bhyrappa, debated AI's role in writing, and issued stark climate warnings. Explore the key discussions and calls to action from the event.
Nationwide flight delays & cancellations disrupted Bengaluru Theatre Fest, Lit Fest & Fashion Week. Organisers faced talent gaps, soaring costs & frantic reshuffling. Details inside.
India's push to decolonise education and language, from ancient centres like Nalanda to the National Education Policy 2020. Can it promote indigenous knowledge without imposing Hindi? Explore the debate.
Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq opened the Bangalore Literature Festival with a powerful call to action, framing equality as a daily responsibility and literature as a bridge for a divided society.
Author Banu Mushtaq spoke about B.R. Ambedkar and the Babri Masjid demolition at the Bengaluru Literature Festival on December 6, also sharing insights into her Booker-winning 'Heart Lamp'. Read the full coverage here.
At Bangalore Literature Festival 2025, Malini Goyal and Prathibha Nandakumar discussed how migrants shape the city's evolution while stressing the need for deeper connection and mutual respect. Explore the insights.
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
NIA and Bihar STF conducted raids in Nalanda district linked to a major interstate ammunition smuggling network. Details on the operation and past seizures inside.
A 40-year-old man from Nalanda was arrested in Guwahati for allegedly killing a 19-year-old girl in Samastipur four months ago. He confessed to the crime, citing opposition to his relationship. Read the full story.
The Bangalore Literature Festival kicks off on December 6-7 at Freedom Park. Join writers like Banu Mushtaq and Vir Das for discussions on politics, philosophy, and music. Don't miss this cultural highlight!
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
Explore how Sir Tom Stoppard's formative years in India, from Darjeeling to Calcutta, provided a sanctuary that deeply influenced his celebrated plays and worldview. Discover the playwright's lasting connection to his childhood home.
Young activists at Lucknow's Koshala Lit Fest spotlight stray animal welfare and dignified last rites for the poor. Discover their powerful stories and calls to action.
British playwright Tom Stoppard, Academy Award winner for Shakespeare in Love, passed away at 88. Remembering his six-decade career and Indian connection.
Discover Mini Krishnan's curated collection of translated Kannada stories that explore cultural memory through literature. Read our review of this significant literary work.
Discover how AK Ramanujan's precise language and deep cultural roots made his poetry timeless. Learn why his work remains relevant today at the Koshala Literary Festival.
Actor Rajit Kapur expresses concern over short videos reducing attention spans and impacting creativity at Koshala Lit Fest. He discusses OTT censorship and his iconic roles.
Muzaffar Ali's 1981 classic Umrao Jaan continues to captivate audiences across generations. Discover why this film remains an eternal work of art at Lucknow's literature festival.
Thiruvananthapuram revenue district school youth festival commences on December 1 in Attingal. Over 8,000 students from 1,002 schools will compete in 317 events across 14 venues during the five-day cultural extravaganza.
Winners from Patna's District-Level Youth Festival 2025-26 will represent the city at the State Youth Festival. The event featured folk dance, singing, painting and literary competitions.
In a brazen daylight robbery in Nalanda district, motorcycle-borne miscreants robbed a CSP operator of ₹3.31 lakh at gunpoint. Police are investigating. Read for details.
Explore Laxman Aelay's solo show in Bengaluru, Marathi theatre in Mumbai, Green Literature Festival, and Reuben De Melo concert. Cultural events from Nov 29 to Dec 3 across multiple cities.
Discover how Lucknow's cultural traditions from paan etiquette to culinary arts were celebrated at the Koshala Literature Festival. Explore the city's royal heritage and modern influences.