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Veteran sculptor Ram Sutar conferred with 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award
Mumbai, March 20: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced in the Legislative Assembly that the 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award for 2024, the state's highest civilian honour, will be conferred on veteran sculptor Ram Sutar.
Indian cartoonist Shreyas Navare draws US presidents
Washington, March 8: Shreyas Navare, an Indian cartoonist has launched a year-long, multi-city exhibition of his watercolor caricatures of past presidents of the US as the country prepares to celebrate 250th anniversary of its independence on July 4, 2026.
Dia Mirza's art filled weekend includes a heartfelt tribute to Zakir Hussain
Mumbai, March 2: Dia Mirza's weekend was full of art and culture. She attended the soulful tribute to the legendary Zakir Hussain at the Prithvi Memorial Day.
PM Modi attends Sufi music festival Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025 at Sunder Nursery
New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended the Sufi music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025, at Sunder Nursery in Delhi.
Twinkle Khanna shares her experiance with the potters in the 'City of Joy'
Mumbai, Feb 27: Actress and writer Twinkle Khanna took to social media to chronicle her trip to the 'City of Joy'. Sharing some mesmerising glimpse of the city she wrote, “A quick visit to Kolkata for two talks and I was fortunate enough to squeeze in a stop at Kumartuli, where artisans craft stunning idols for Durga Puja.
Bihar: Manjusha artists in Bhagalpur prepare special paintings to welcome PM Modi
Patna, Feb 18: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Bihar's Bhagalpur, local Manjusha artists have created handmade paintings to honour his arrival and highlight the region's ancient heritage, religious significance, and cultural pride.
US: India showcased as theme country at 27th Annual New Year celebration of Asia Pacific Cultural Centre
Washington, February 17: India was showcased as the theme Country for the first time at Asia Pacific Cultural Centre 27th New Year Celebrations at Tacoma Dome, the Consulate General of India in Seattle noted on Saturday.
32nd Session of Indian Art History Congress to be organized from February 8-10 at Indian Institute of Heritage Noida
New Delhi, February 7: The 32nd Session of the Indian Art History Congress will be hosted by the Indian Institute of Heritage, Noida, deemed to be a university, under the Ministry of Culture from February 8-10, according to a press release by Ministry of Culture.
I just did my work with honesty: Mamata Shankar on being honoured with Padma Shri
Kolkata, January 29: Renowned actor and dancer Mamata Shankar has been conferred with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the arts.
'Proudest achievement', says Padma Shri Haricharan Singh Bhatti
Bhopal, Jan 26: Madhya Pradesh’s Harchandan Singh Bhatti, who has been conferred with the Padma Shri award by the Union government, termed the recognition as the ‘proudest achievement’.
Artists praise cultural event held at Art of Living ashram in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Jan 24: Several artists, musicians, and dancers across the country performed in the cultural event held at one of the ashrams of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a spiritual leader and founder of The Art of Living Foundation, a humanitarian and educational non-governmental organisation, in Bengaluru.
KKFI President Sudhanshu Mittal honours artists inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025
New Delhi, January 16: In a celebration of sports and art, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) President Sudhanshu Mittal on Thursday felicitated 12 Indian artists on the sidelines of a women's match between South Africa and Poland at the Indira Gandhi Arena.
The Arc of Creativity: A journey of Art, gratitude, and renewal
New Delhi, January 14: There is an arc to creativity--a curve that begins in the quietest corners of our being, sometimes unnoticed, sometimes fragile, and carries us through life. It is not a straight line but a meandering path, woven with moments of discovery, loss, rediscovery, and growth. My own journey as an artist, a chef, a writer, and a creator has been shaped by this arc, and today, it feels like it has come full circle. To find two of my works displayed among 250 incredible pieces in The Art of India, a breathtaking exhibition curated by the visionary Alka Pande, is a moment of profound gratitude and reflection. This exhibition, held at the India Habitat Centre, celebrates not only art but the very essence of humanity--our ability to express, to connect, to include, and to create.
Shilp Sangam at Maha Kumbh: Artisans across India gather at National Gandhi Crafts Market
Prayagraj, January 12: The National Gandhi Crafts Market has become a major attraction at the Maha Kumbh 2025, with artisans from across the country exhibiting their diverse handmade products.
Felt grateful to the government of Meghalaya Raphael Warjri on sculpting U Tirot Sing's statue
Shillong, January 4: Indian artist and filmmaker Raphael Warjri expressed his gratitude to the Meghalaya government for giving him the opportunity to create a sculpture of U Tirot Sing, Meghalaya's revered freedom fighter, inaugurated at Dhaka in February 2024.