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.
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Mandaviya to address Auroville Literary Festival valedictory
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.
Brahmaputra Lit Fest in Assam from Feb 6-8
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's First 'Sangam' Lit Fest from Jan 30
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.
Paper Trails Literary Fest 2025 Kicks Off in Chandigarh
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.
BLF 2024: Literary Festival Shifts to Freedom Park Grounds
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.
Gandhi's Grandson on Legacy at Bengaluru Lit Fest
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.
Bangalore Lit Fest: Tributes, AI Debate & Climate Warnings
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.
Flight Cancellations Cast Shadow Over Bengaluru Festivals
Nationwide flight delays & cancellations disrupted Bengaluru Theatre Fest, Lit Fest & Fashion Week. Organisers faced talent gaps, soaring costs & frantic reshuffling. Details inside.
Assam bans radical literature, cites Bangladesh unrest
Assam government invokes new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to ban JMB, ABT materials. Crackdown follows arrests and fears of cross-border radicalization targeting youth. Read more.
PM Modi's Namrup Visit: DGP Reviews Security for Rs 11,000 Cr Project
Assam DGP Harmeet Singh reviewed security for PM Modi's Dec 21 Namrup visit to lay the foundation stone for a Rs 11,000-crore ammonia-urea project. The plant aims to boost agriculture and create jobs.
Banu Mushtaq: Equality is a Daily Practice, Not a Slogan
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.
Banu Mushtaq on Ambedkar, Babri at Bengaluru Lit Fest
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.
BLF 2025: Finding Middle Ground in Bengaluru's Insider-Outsider Debate
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.
Assam Police Recruits 1,715 Constables: Apply Now
SLPRB Assam invites applications for 1,715 Constable posts in Armed & Unarmed branches. Apply online from Dec 16, 2025 to Jan 16, 2026. Check eligibility & process.
Serendipity Arts Festival 2025 Celebrates 10 Years in Goa
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.
Assam ST Status Groups Seek Urgent Tripartite Meeting
Six communities in Assam demand urgent tripartite talks with Centre and state to resolve Scheduled Tribe status deadlock. Protests escalate, impacting daily life.
Bangalore Literature Festival begins December 6 at Freedom Park
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!
5,815 Youth Get Assam Govt Jobs in Major Recruitment Drive
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hands over appointment letters to 5,815 recruits for police & home dept. He highlights transparent, merit-based hiring, with total jobs since 2021 now at 1,41,194. Read more.
PM Modi Meets Assam Lawmakers, Reviews Scheme Data
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting with lawmakers from Assam, a state set for polls in 2026. He specifically sought enrolment data for central welfare schemes targeting women and children.
Manipur Sangai Festival 2024 ends on high note
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
Khasi-Jaintia Development Council Formed in Assam's Cachar
Assam's Education Minister Ranoj Pegu launches Khasi-Jaintia Development Council in Cachar to address land rights and welfare gaps for tribal communities in Barak Valley. Read more.
How Tom Stoppard's Indian Childhood Forged a Theatre Titan
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.
Assam's Tribal Status Promise in Lok Sabha Polls
Explore how the promise of Scheduled Tribe status for six Assam communities is shaping the electoral battle in at least six Lok Sabha constituencies. Discover the political strategies of BJP and Congress.
Secret 1984 Assam Report Exposed After 41 Years
Assam government unveils suppressed 1984 Tewary Commission report exposing land disputes as root cause of Nellie massacre. Discover the explosive findings kept hidden for four decades.
Lucknow Activists on Stray Dogs & Dignified Rites
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.
Tom Stoppard, Shakespeare in Love writer, dies at 88
British playwright Tom Stoppard, Academy Award winner for Shakespeare in Love, passed away at 88. Remembering his six-decade career and Indian connection.
Classic Kannada Stories Review: Cultural Memory Maps
Discover Mini Krishnan's curated collection of translated Kannada stories that explore cultural memory through literature. Read our review of this significant literary work.
Ramanujan's Poetic Legacy Celebrated in Lucknow
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.
Rajit Kapur: Reels Reduce Audience Attention Span
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.
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