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Everything you need to know about Katghara Kala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Katghara Kala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Maharashtra BJP leader accused of rape

May 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) In an embarrassment to the BJP in Maharashtra, a former woman office bearer of the party has accused senior leader Madhu Chavan of raping her for the last two decades, police said Wednesday.

Asha Bhosle has not done enough for Goa: BJP lawmaker

May 7, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Panaji, May 7 (IANS) A BJP legislator Tuesday launched a scathing attack on legendary singer Asha Bhosle for not giving enough to Goa and indulging in double-speak.

'Maoist' couple surrender outside Maharashtra legislature

April 2, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) An artiste-activist couple from a Pune-based theatre group, accused of having Maoist links, surrendered to police outside the high-security precincts of Maharashtra legislature here Tuesday.

Birla awards presented to top folk artistes

February 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has presented the prestigious Aditya Birla Kalashikhar and Kalakiran Puraskar (awards) 2012 at a glittering function here, an official said here Sunday.

Lalit Kala Akademi, Vienna school in arts exchange

February 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Lalit Kala Akademi and the University of Fine Art, Vienna, has opened a bilateral exchange in art with a showcase "Artists in Multifunctions" by 22 contemporary Austrian artists at the Akademi's Rabindra Bhawan gallery here.

Akriti to present fusion music at Kala Ghoda fest (With Image)

February 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Singer Akriti Kakar, who has made a mark in the Bollywood by singing chart busters like "Marjaani", "Freaky freaky raat" and "Dil vich lagiya ve", will perform at the ongoing Kala Ghoda Art Festival here Sunday. The singer is very excited and will present fusion songs at the event.

Chavan to give away Aditya Vikram Birla awards

February 5, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan will Saturday give away the prestigious Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar and Kalakiran Puraskars 2012 for excellence in theatre and performing arts, an official statement said.

Varun Bahl now at Carma

February 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) After retailing at many retail houses, designer Varun Bahl's collection will now be available at Carma, the multi-designer boutique, here.

Audience sway to tunes of musicians at Mumbai art festival

February 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb.4 (ANI): Renowned musicians mesmerised the audience at the Kala Ghoda Art Festival that has begun over the weekend.

Mumbai's Kala Ghoda art fest to start Sat

February 1, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Known for its popular mix of art, music, dance and culture programmes spanning many venues in south Mumbai, the 15th edition of the Kala Ghoda Art Festival is set for a cultural sojourn starting Saturday.

Aniket Satam launches 'India inspired' collection (With Image)

January 22, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) On the occasion of Republic Day, designer Aniket Satam has launched his latest capsule collection that celebrates the joy of Indian culture and aesthetics.

Shatrughan Sinha discharged from hospital

August 12, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who was admitted at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital last month, was finally discharged Sunday evening and left for home with his wife Poonam Sinha.

Shatrughan Sinha recovering, will be discharged soon: Son

August 1, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who is in the hospital for the last one month, is recovering after a bypass surgery and will be discharged soon, his son Kush said.

Shatrugan Sinha undergoes bypass surgery, recovering

July 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Veteran actor Shatrugan Sinha, who was hospitalised after a breathing problem, has undergone bypass surgery. His doctor says he is "on road to a speedy recovery".

Lesser known northeastern crafts caught in marketing bottleneck

June 14, 2012 at 2:07 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The hazy focus on developing and marketing lesser-known crafts and textiles of India's northeastern region - as well as the associated cultural heritage - has put several traditions on the backburner.

Six charged for trafficking Indian woman to England

May 18, 2012 at 8:18 PM

London, May 18(ANI): A butcher and an optician are two of the six people who have been charged for trafficking an Indian woman from the southern city of Hyderabad, according to Scotland Yard.

Painting dreams with a ballpen from a wheelchair

May 2, 2012 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) He is 37 and a warrior in a wheelchair with a sword that etches his imagination on paper in sharp lines.

Bollywood must treat women as heroes: 'Kahaani' writer Advaita Kala

April 26, 2012 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The film 'Kahaani', for which she wrote the story, grossed Rs.54.55 crore. Advaita Kala, also considered a pioneer of India's chick lit genre, says women are also heroes and need better representation in Bollywood.

John Abraham, Kunaal Roy Kapoor in 'Kala Ghoda'

April 1, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) After "Force", there's some more action up the sleeves of Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham. The actor has once again signed up to play a cop in director Aditya Bhattacharya's new film "Kala Ghoda" which will also feature Kunaal Roy Kapoor of "Delhi Belly" fame.

Your child's milk tooth can save her life

March 30, 2012 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Is your child about to lose her milk tooth? Instead of throwing it away, you can now opt to use it to harvest stem cells in a dental stem cell bank for future use in the face of serious ailments. Now that's a tooth fairy story coming to life.

Traditional Japan dolls on display here

March 24, 2012 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) On the 60th anniversary of India-Japan friendship, the first show of 500 traditional Japanese dolls from the Edo period, some costing up to Rs.70,000, is on in the capital.

Veena Malik to be back in Pakistan soon

March 9, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Lahore, Mar 9 (ANI): Veena Malik has said that she will be back in her home country Pakistan soon to do some projects and also to launch her own music album.

26th Surajkund Craft Fair concludes with the pledge to convert bigger event

February 17, 2012 at 12:56 PM

The 26th Surajkund National Craft Fair concludes on Wednesday with the assurance to return with a big bang next year at its scheduled date and time. It was decided in this episode of fair that since next year........

Shumang Leela festival held to promote northeast culture in Manipur

February 15, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Imphal, Feb 15 (ANI): The 40th edition of All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival was recently held here to promote the culture of northeast India.

International Folk Dance Festival concludes in Himachal Pradesh

October 14, 2011 at 1:34 PM

Kullu, Oct 14 (ANI): Annual International Folk Festival, which witnessed cultural performances from artists belonging to different countries, has concluded in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.

'Missing' Nepali coir surfaces three days on in UK

April 30, 2011 at 3:10 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): A Nepalese choir group, whose disappearance from Heathrow Airport had left organisers of the Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival in Britain disappointed and shocked, are reportedly on their way to grace the event with their presence.

"My Army" won't topple democratically elected Pak government: Gilani

November 6, 2010 at 3:42 PM

Lahore, Nov 6 (ANI): Ruling out any possibility of a military takeover in Pakistan, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that 'his army' will not rebel against him.

NATO aircraft violate Pak airspace yet again despite repeated assurances to contrary

October 19, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Islamabad, Oct 19 (ANI): Despite assuring Pakistan of stopping further intrusions into its territory, NATO's aircraft once again breached the country's airspace today morning over its border town of Torkham, local media reported.

Six terrorists get life term for plotting to kill Musharraf

September 1, 2010 at 3:52 PM

Rawalpindi, Sep 1 (ANI): A special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) judge has sentenced six terrorists to life imprisonment for planning to kill former president Pervez Musharraf by bombing the Presidency.

Pak couple face death by stoning after adultery conviction

July 19, 2010 at 4:32 PM

Manjakot (Pakistan), July 19(ANI): A Pakistani couple have been sentenced to death by stoning for alleged adultery by a tribal court in the Khyber-Pakhtunkwa province of the country.

Pak jirga's judgement to stone couple to death criticized

July 9, 2010 at 4:48 PM

Lahore, July 9 (ANI): Pakistan's Women Action Forum (WAF) has lodged a strong protest against reports of judgement pronounced by a self-styled jirga to stone to death a couple over alleged illicit affair.

Artifacts dating back to Harappan era unearthed in Jharkhand

June 26, 2010 at 7:32 PM

Palamu (Jharkhand), June 26(ANI): Artifacts dating back to the Harappan era have been unearthed in Kabra Kala village in Jharkhand's Palamu District.

Taliban pushed out of Swat make 'Kala Dhaka' their new terror base

April 10, 2010 at 5:02 PM

Peshawar, Apr.10 (ANI): The Taliban extremists, who fled the military operation in the Swat Valley and other areas of the Malakand district, have made Kala Dhaka as their new base.

Satish Gujral gets Amity Lifetime Achievement Award for Art

March 30, 2010 at 8:37 PM

Noida, March 30 (ANI): Eminent Artist Satish Gujral was honoured with "Amity Lifetime Achievement Award for Art" here at Amity on Tuesday.

Visual treat for art connoisseurs at the Mumbai art festival

February 9, 2010 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, Feb.9 (ANI): The nine-day ongoing annual art festival here is drawing a good response with art lovers along with international tourists visiting in big numbers.

Bring the Punjab wedding to your drawing room

November 19, 2009 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov.19 (ANI: The rich and vibrant culture of Punjab has gained big popularity over the years across the world. It gets strongly reflected during Punjabi weddings and other ceremonies. And, 'The Great Big Punjabi Wedding', a new music album promises to cater all that and much more.

Pak Rangers detain alleged Indian spy in Sheikhupura

October 24, 2009 at 3:59 PM

Lahore, Oct 24(ANI): Pakistan Rangers have arrested an alleged Indian spy from Kala Khatai area in Sheikhupura.

Noted Yakshagana artiste Chipparu Krishnayya Ballal passes away

April 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (ANI): Noted Yakshagana artiste, Chende and Maddale player Chipparu Krishnayya Ballal passed away on Monday while performing a Chouki Puja, a ritual worship performed in the green room before the main performance in Bangalore. He was 80.

Indian culture fest in Kuwait on the way

April 7, 2009 at 9:18 PM

Kuwait, April 7 (IANS) Cultural diplomacy was in full flow here, as India and Kuwait Tuesday signed three agreements to promote a two-way traffic of their scholars, artists, scientists and researchers with Indian Vice-President Hamid Ansari waxing eloquent about the fabled aquarium and traditional Kuwaiti handicrafts.

On a 50-km march to create awareness on water pollution

March 30, 2009 at 7:54 PM

Chandigarh, March 30 (IANS) Environmentalist and godman Balbir Singh Seechewal will go on a 50-km march along the banks of river Sutlej to create awareness about water pollution.

India signs agreement with World Bank on health project

February 13, 2009 at 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): India has signed a Financing Agreement of National Vector Borne Disease Control and Polio Eradication Support Project with the World Bank, here today.

Theatre festivals play an important role in Manipuri society

February 4, 2009 at 6:11 PM

Imphal, Feb.4 (ANI): Manipur is also known for its rich tradition of theatre, which has been used as an important tool or medium to highlight major burning social issues and create awareness in the society.

All artists must have copyrights on their works: fake-hit Raza (Interview)

January 19, 2009 at 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Syed Haider Raza, the master of Indian contemporary art, was deeply disappointed to find fake paintings being displayed at an exhibition of his early works in one of the capital's oldest galleries. To prevent this, he feels all artists must have copyrights on their works. Raza has filed a case.

Art world rocked by fake Raza show in Delhi gallery

January 18, 2009 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS)The country's art fraternity was rocked Sunday after the Dhoomimal Gallery, the oldest in the capital, pulled off at least a dozen canvases by the master of Indian modern art S.H. Raza after the artist declared they were fake.

Foreign artists flock to India as business booms

October 6, 2008 at 8:25 PM

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IANS) Till five years ago, Indian artists shared space with their western counterparts in shows abroad to lend prestige to their portfolios. Today, artists from the West are finding it commercially viable to work and exhibit their canvases in India in a reversal of the trend.

Sakkarakkatti: Star kids make debut but don't shine (Tamil movie review - Rating **)

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Film: 'Sakkarakkatti'; Cast: Shantanu, Ishita Sharma, Vedhika; Music: A.R. Rahman; Director: Kala Prabhu; Rating: **

Foreign artists flock to India as business booms

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IANS) Till five years ago, Indian artists shared space with their western counterparts in shows abroad to lend prestige to their portfolios. Today, artists from the West are finding it commercially viable to work and exhibit their canvases in India in a reversal of the trend.

Sakkarakkatti: Star kids make debut but don't shine (Tamil movie review - Rating **)

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Film: 'Sakkarakkatti'; Cast: Shantanu, Ishita Sharma, Vedhika; Music: A.R. Rahman; Director: Kala Prabhu; Rating: **

CCEA approves extension of grants-in-aid to Indian Pharmaceutical Industry

June 26, 2008 at 11:34 AM

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval for extending grants-in-aid to Indian Pharmaceutical Industry for R and D projects.