Category: Books

By Manoj Pathak Gaya, Feb 5 : Patwa Toli of Manpur block in Gaya district, called the 'Manchester' of Bihar, was once identified as a village of weavers. "The situation has drastically changed," said 55-year-old Jumman Ansari, who is a worker in a powerloom here. The small weavers and the p […]

By Akshay Acharya Mumbai, Feb 4 : Art, one of the hallmarks of human civilisation, has always been a catalyst for evolution. From cave paintings of prehistoric times to the classical art of Michelangelo, Baroque art of Velazquez, the Surrealism of Salvador Dali and to the avante-garde art of Pabl […]

Chandigarh, Feb 4 : A small format art show, bringing 105 artists showcasing more than 200 artworks opened in the city at '105arts Galley' on Saturday. Artists with differing ethos, themes, and mediums convey their signature style in a 12-inch by 12-inch canvas in this exhibit conceived and co […]

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 3 : An exploitative economy in all its ruthless facets was the hallmark of colonialism across the globe in the earlier centuries, and the same economics continues to rule in the mineral-rich mines of Jharkhand and Odisha, said renowned writer and Jnanpith Award winner Amitav […]

By Sukant Deepak New Delhi, Feb 3 : Ever since childhood, she has been maintaining a diary. Recording not just the musing of the day gone by, but how it touched or untouched her. She says the record-keeping over several years gave the confidence that her writing could be out in the world. " […]