News for 'Fine Arts'

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'They were as late as June 2023 and they did not follow it up with concrete measures immediately in terms of a secretariat or common minimum programme, working group or seat sharing etc.' 'They continued to have periodic meetings after a gap of weeks where they had tasty dinner and coffee, but beside that they did nothing else.'

COVID-19 lockdown: Golfer Rashid turns to martial arts to stay fit

COVID-19 lockdown: Golfer Rashid turns to martial arts to stay fit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Rashid Khan is ranked inside top 60 in the Olympic Golf Qualification Rankings -- the cut-off for Olympics -- but with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down all events globally, including India, he too has been confined to home.

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'These accusations of my film being a copy only makes our chances at the Academy harder.'

Modi-Shah and the art of headline management

Modi-Shah and the art of headline management

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'All governments try owning the message, but the Modi-Shah BJP has developed it into a fine art.'

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Abhishek Poddar: The art collector who started at age 14

Abhishek Poddar: The art collector who started at age 14

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Ranjita Ganesan and Nikita Puri chronicle the journey of Abhishek Poddar, one of India's leading art patrons.

India's BEST professional colleges 2013

India's BEST professional colleges 2013

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

In the fifth part of a series, we bring you the best colleges for fashion, fine arts and mass communication as per India Today's findings.

When Lata Mangeshkar found an admirer in Pak's brutal dictator

When Lata Mangeshkar found an admirer in Pak's brutal dictator

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Zia confessed his admiration for Mangeshkar while talking with late Indian journalist Kuldip Nayar in 1982.

Need For Speed returns with a BANG!

Need For Speed returns with a BANG!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Need for Speed's latest edition packs all the thrill and adventure you can ask for and more.

New Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya temple to be known as 'Balak Ram'

New Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya temple to be known as 'Balak Ram'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The first time I saw the idol, I was thrilled and tears started rolling down my face. I cannot explain the feeling I experienced then

Video: Rajesh Pratap's grand finale at WLIFW

Video: Rajesh Pratap's grand finale at WLIFW

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh showed his collection depicting the art and craft of Indian fashion and trade, for the grand finale of 15th edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi on Sunday. Here's the video.

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'Always smiling, creative, problem solver, ambitious and a man who walked ahead of an Industry.'

Salaame 2006: KCCMS's cultural fest

Salaame 2006: KCCMS's cultural fest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

KC College of Management Studies, Mumbai, is organising a cultural event, SalaameÂ…thought awakens.

Survivor Wenger still doing it his way

Survivor Wenger still doing it his way

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Arsene Wenger has been called many things since he walked into Arsenal's old marble-halled Highbury stadium in 1996 to launch one of the most successful eras in the club's history.

I'm the luckiest person, says Ram Lalla idol sculptor

I'm the luckiest person, says Ram Lalla idol sculptor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

"I have always felt that Lord Ram has been shielding me and my family from all the bad times and I strongly believe that it is him, who chose me for the auspicious task," Yogiraj, who has received effusive praise for his work, told PTI.

After 5 days, slow progress in tunnel rescue as drill takes longer

After 5 days, slow progress in tunnel rescue as drill takes longer

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The labourers have been trapped since Sunday morning when a part of the tunnel collapsed following a landslide.

Video: Fine dining on the Ganga

Video: Fine dining on the Ganga

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

A state-of-the-art floating restaurant in Patna, Bihar, revives hopes of boosting tourism in the state.

'Depressed' Hyderabad university student hangs himself in hostel room

'Depressed' Hyderabad university student hangs himself in hostel room

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Nelli Praveen Kumar, aged about 25, a first semester student of Master of Fine Arts course of Department of Fine Arts, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, was found hanging from ceiling in the room at about 4.15 am

St Francis annual fest IRIS 07

St Francis annual fest IRIS 07

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Saint Francis Institute of Technology presents IRIS 07 -- their 8th annual festival.

'Kalyana Samayal Saadham is not a regular romantic comedy'

'Kalyana Samayal Saadham is not a regular romantic comedy'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Lekha Washington talks about her Tamil film Kalyana Samayal Saadham which releases this weekend.

Who cares about history anyway?

Who cares about history anyway?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

The fine art of the political insult is something that we, in India, have not studied as well as we could have, says Mihir S Sharma

It's Sari Time At G20!

It's Sari Time At G20!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Saris were in vogue at the dinner President Droupadi Murmu hosted for G20 leaders on Saturday evening and earlier as well on Saturday morninbg when Kyoko Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's wife, hosted the leaders's spouses in New Delhi.

A Vaikuntam on your wall?

A Vaikuntam on your wall?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

How to become an art millionaire

How to become an art millionaire

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Is Art of Living damaging the Yamuna floodplains?

Is Art of Living damaging the Yamuna floodplains?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'Does the government help ordinary citizens like you and me with our marriages, birthdays and anniversaries?' Rashme Sehgal reports on the controversy over the the Art Of Living Foundation's plans for a cultural festival on the Yamuna floodplains.

Vadodara: Obscene paintings of gods taken off exhibition

Vadodara: Obscene paintings of gods taken off exhibition

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Paintings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, alleged to be "obscene", were on Friday removed from the exhibition hall of the fine arts faculty at the Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara, after Vishva Hindu Parishad activists opposed its display and lodged a complaint in this regard.

Creative people are not contract killers: Prasoon Joshi

Creative people are not contract killers: Prasoon Joshi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Prasoon Joshi, president, McCann Worldgroup South Asia, says creativity can flourish irrespective of scale, but needs a culture of fluidity.

Review: Arundhati

Review: Arundhati

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Arundhati offers a visual canvas of horror, a theme of reincarnation, some good SFX, art work, cinematography and acting. Anushka, Sonu Sood and Sayaji Shinde have elevated the film to greater heights.

Chandrashekhar goes back in time to Bishan Bedi's best spell

Chandrashekhar goes back in time to Bishan Bedi's best spell

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'He was a terrific bowler. His use of crease and angles were just stunning. Batsmen often were made nervous by the prospect of facing him, he had just about every trick up his sleeve, not to mention his flight'

AMU students set world record with peace envelop

AMU students set world record with peace envelop

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

The 39ft x 27ft envelop was made in a period of ten days last month by a group of 24 students belonging to the faculties of Fine Arts, Engineering, Architecture and Law, a varsity official said

Calligraphy/ Warli workshop for kids

Calligraphy/ Warli workshop for kids

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

British Council is conducting a Calligraphy and Warli Workshop in Pune.

MSc and MTech admissions opened

MSc and MTech admissions opened

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Kurukshetra University invites applications for the academic year 2008-09.

Two arrested for beating Jamia youth

Two arrested for beating Jamia youth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Sahil and Aijas were apprehended for allegedly beating to death 18-year-old Shahrukh Shaheer near Ansari health club outside Jamia campus on Tuesday, a senior police official said.

9 HOT careers students can consider after class 12

9 HOT careers students can consider after class 12

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

From core careers like CA and CS to design and fine arts, here's a wide range of options for students to choose from. Read on

IMAGES: Master of magic JJ Valaya

IMAGES: Master of magic JJ Valaya

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Don't miss the veteran designer's grand closing on Day One of Lakme Fashion Week.

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.'

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

Great movie characters we would like to see again

Great movie characters we would like to see again

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Have a look at a fanboy's wishlist.

An interview with acclaimed director Fatih Akin

An interview with acclaimed director Fatih Akin

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Turkish-German filmmaker Fatih Akin opens up about his friendship with Indian director Anurag Kashyap.