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Guns N’ Roses Live Concert in Mumbai

The fans-loud, loyal and unhinged hung on to every beat played by these legendary rockstars! The Guns N’ Roses fans cheered for their favorite band member Slash-one of the greatest guitarists of

May 22, 2025

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Kannada book wins Booker Prize

The award was conferred at a glittering ceremony at London’s Tate Modern, making Heart Lamp – by Banu Mushtaq – the first-ever Kannada language work to receive this global literary honour. In

May 22, 2025

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Smriti Irani Finds Solace in Books Amid Digital Chaos

Irani, who first gained fame as the iconic Tulsi in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi before stepping into the political arena, offered a heartfelt reflection that resonated with bibliophiles and introspective

May 18, 2025

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German Indology and Richard Wagner

By Dilip Roy FRAS One of the lessr known sources of Richard Wagner’s aesthetic and philosophical ideas was his interest in ancient India. Among his many accomplishments, he was undeniably an Indologist,

May 12, 2025

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Book Review: Tools and Weapons – A Manifesto for Data Democracy in the Digital Age

Importantly, the book stresses that data sharing must be guided by principles—privacy protection and secure data ownership chief among them. Smith draws inspiration from the open-source movement, advocating for a similar philosophy

May 7, 2025

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North England to Welcome Bhimsen Joshi’s Legacy Tour

After a successful opening concert in London, North England is geared up to welcome Bharat Ratna Pt Bhimsen Joshi’s son Pt Shrinivas and grandson Viraj. The father son duo has travelled from

May 7, 2025

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WAVES 2025: Jaishankar Advocates Cultural Pluralism

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a powerful address at the WAVES 2025 Global Media Dialogue, highlighting the significance of cultural pluralism in shaping global change. Speaking on the second day of

May 3, 2025

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Teatro La Plaza’s Reimagined Hamlet Premieres at Barbican Theatre

Young Peruvian cast with Down syndrome share their timely message of inclusion and diversity with the world through a playful and defiant reimagining of Hamlet. Teatro La Plaza’s Hamlet at the Barbican

April 29, 2025

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Reflective Moments: ‘Deliberate Pauses’ Transforms Hatta into Open-Air Art Gallery

Curated by Faysal Tabbarah, Associate Professor at the College of Architecture, Art and Design at the American University of Sharjah, the installation consists of five bold, red reflective metallic discs placed strategically

April 23, 2025

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Radhika Shah Grouven: Breathing Life into Ancient Wisdom

After my early initiation by Swami Rama, I was flooded with profound spiritual experiences. Upon starting school, I began questioning the existence of the gods—much to my mother’s dismay. While other children

April 14, 2025

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