Sahitya Academy has announced the names of 23 poets and authors who will be honored with 2015 Sahitya Akademi Award. This award has recognised premier…
Varanasi and Jaipur became the members of ‘UNESCO Creative Cities Network’
For the first time ever, two Indian cities, Varanasi and Jaipur, were added to the Creative City Network of UNESCO. Varanasi was added under the…
Legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar conferred with Padma Vibhushan
Indian cinema’s one of the greatest actors – Dilip Kumar was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour, on 13 December 2015. The…
Hidden portrait found underneath Mona Lisa
A French scientist claimed to have discovered a different portrait hidden behind that of the Mona Lisa following 10 years of analysis using reflective light…
Oxford dictionary declared a “Pictograph” as the word of the year 2015
Oxford dictionary announced its word of the year. This is the first time when the word is, a pictograph, officially called the ‘Face with Tears…
Saeed Jaffrey, Indian actor and Bollywood veteran, passed away
Veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey passed away. He delighted his fans from all over the world with his masterful screen presence and performances. He was 86…
Indian Writers Are Returning Literary Awards to Protest Growing Religious Intolerance
Several writers in India returned awards from one of the country’s top literary institutions over the past week. This was done in a symbolic show…
Indian music composer AR Rahman named as Cultural Ambassador of Seychelles
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman was named as the Cultural Ambassador of Seychelles for his contribution in enhancing the country’s Art and Culture Development. About A…
Islamic State destroyed Arch of Triumph in Palmyra
Terror outfit ISIS destroyed the 2000-year-old Arch of Triumph in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. The iconic Arch of Triumph was situated at the…
Hajj Stampede killed more than 700 people in Mecca
A stampede at Hajj pilgrimage on 24 September 2015 resulted in the deaths of at least 719 pilgrims and injured around 863 people during the…