The 11th Khajuraho International Film Festival, held from Dec 16-22, celebrated cinema, culture, and ideas. Featuring stars, 102 films, and folk arts, it honored legends like Dharmendra. Explore the highlights!
The 3rd Sharjah Festival of African Literature opens on Jan 14, featuring 50+ writers from 15+ countries. Explore panels, poetry, and cultural exchange in the UAE. Discover the full programme now!
Reliance Foundation Hospital launches a pioneering remote surgery programme, enabling specialists to operate from afar using advanced robotics, enhancing access to expert care across India.
The six-day Panna Bharat Ram Theatre Festival 2025 concluded in New Delhi, showcasing award-winning plays on diverse themes. Audiences braved cold and pollution to enjoy thought-provoking performances.
Lucknow's Repertwahr festival, now a four-day cultural spectacle, doubled its footfall this year. Founder Priyanka Sarkar shares the journey from a 1-2 day event to a major celebration of performing arts. Read more about its evolution and future goals.
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
Washington's iconic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been renamed to include former US President Donald J. Trump. Explore the history and controversy behind this major change.
The Brij Incubator hosted its first public 'Investment Pitch Opportunity' for artisan startups at Serendipity Arts Festival in Panjim, offering a crucial platform for funding and growth in India's craft sector.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
Discover how Chennai's Margazhi season goes beyond classical concerts. Artists like Sudha Ragunathan, OS Arun, and Bombay Jayashri are driving social change, supporting disabled artists, and redefining inclusivity. Explore the philanthropic spirit of the
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appoints Archna Vyas as its new India Country Director. She becomes the first woman to lead the India office, aiming to support Viksit Bharat 2047.
India sends a 57-member national arts team to the inaugural SCO Youth Delphic Games in Belarus. The team will compete across 6 art forms, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage.
Archna Vyas appointed as the first female Country Director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in India. She will lead key initiatives aligned with Viksit Bharat. Read more.
The two-day Marathi Film Festival in Nagpur concluded successfully, featuring acclaimed films and seminars on challenges like OTT impact and theatre availability. Read more.
Deshaj 2025 festival in Lucknow dazzled with over 300 folk artists. Read about the performances, dignitaries, and the celebration of India's rich cultural tapestry.
From Kochi's sea views to Panaji's heritage spaces, India's art festivals are using location as a canvas. Explore how Serendipity, Kochi Biennale, and literary fests are changing art consumption and sparking new career paths like culinary arts.
Thiruvananthapuram South sub-district clinched the overall championship at the revenue district school arts festival in Attingal. Over 9,000 students competed in 317 events. Read the full results and highlights here.
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.
The AMI Arts Festival 2025 kicks off UTSAV at Kolkata's Victoria Memorial Hall, showcasing young talent. The event runs till Dec 6. Discover the vibrant lineup!
The Academy of Fine Arts, the sole Bengali selection at the 20th Jogja NETPAC Asian Film Festival, received an overwhelming response, with packed halls and emotional audience reactions proving cinema's universal power.
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
Students in Gadag district engage in 15-month arts projects on bird ecology and local printing, funded by India Foundation for Arts. Their creative learnings will be showcased through exhibitions and publications.
The 6th Indian Owl Festival in Pune's Purandar taluka, from Dec 4-6, educates on owl conservation, debunks superstitions, and showcases over 15,000 public artworks. Join to learn why owls are farmers' friends.
Shijith Nambiar & Parvathy Menon founded Sakhi, a free arts centre in Panaiyur. It teaches bharatanatyam, folk arts to local children & adults. Read their inspiring journey.
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.
The 2025 International Film Festival of India concluded successfully with outstanding film curation, restoring audience confidence in India's premier cinema event. Discover the highlights!
Rajit Kapur, Divya Dutta, Sachin Khedekar and Pia Benegal reveal intimate stories about working with legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal. Discover how he transformed Indian cinema over six decades.
International Kolkata Short Film Festival 2026 reveals official selections with 250+ films from 300 submissions. Festival runs January 20-25 across multiple venues. Discover the lineup!
Discover the new hyper-local website dedicated to Malleswaram, funded by India Foundation for the Arts under Project 560. Explore Bengaluru's cultural heritage through this digital initiative.