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Two captivating dance performances, the Singhi Chaam (Snow Lion) and Yak Chaam (Yak Dance), presented by artists from Sikkim, enthralled thousands of spectators at the Annual Chad Sukra, which concluded on Sunday. The Sikkim troupe was invited to participate in Chad Sukra, a tradition recently...

Itanagar, April 4 Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd), on Saturday urged photographers to capture and highlight the state's developmental progress, stating that such visual documentation would instill pride among the people and create greater awareness about the government's...

The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL), in collaboration with the North Zone Cultural Centre, is organizing a five-day national-level music and cultural program across the Jammu region, starting today. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that a series of...

New Delhi, March 21 At a time when social media and short-form videos are increasingly replacing traditional forms of entertainment, actor-singer Ila Arun says the participation of youth in theatre is a positive sign, even if it stems from a need to find job opportunities.Arun, who is a jury...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in New Delhi yesterday, discussing various aspects of further promoting India's diverse culture. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that they also explored ways to involve more people in...

New Delhi, March 19 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in the national capital on Thursday and discussed ways to further popularize India's culture and support artists and scholars in preserving and promoting the country's...

New Delhi, March 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) on Thursday and discussed with them various aspects related to further popularizing India's diverse culture.During the meeting, the Prime Minister and the IGNCA trustees...

New Delhi, March 10 Veteran actor and thespian Amol Palekar will receive the META Lifetime Achievement Award at the 21st edition of the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards here, recognizing his extraordinary contribution to Indian theatre and cinema," the organizers announced on Tuesday...

Mumbai, March 10 – National Award-winning filmmaker Prakash Jha has reflected on the current political landscape worldwide, marked by ongoing wars in West Asia and Eastern Europe.Speaking to IANS, Jha said, "It's a fascinating time. People are electing leaders from a different era, with...

Gangtok, March 10 The European Union is set to join the Sikkim International Film Festival (SIFF) 2026 as a programme partner, marking an important step towards strengthening cultural collaboration and artistic exchange between Europe and India, an official said.The SIFF will be held from...

A two-day sale event at Kashmir Haat showcased trainee creations, promoting traditional crafts, empowering young artisans, and strengthening the handloom and handicrafts sector in the region.February 26, Srinagar: The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, successfully concluded its...