January 26, is the 76th Anniversary of the Republic Day of India. The nation celebrates this occasion with flag raising, ...

Adwaita Charan Gadanayak, ArtAdwaita Charan Gadanayak is known for his monumental sculptures. Born and brought up in Neulapoi ...

Rajasthan celebrates 76th Republic Day with Governor Bagade unfurling tricolour, Padma Shri awards, and cultural performances ...

Nestled in the Himalayas, Himalayan Writing Retreat is a sanctuary for writers and dreamers. Founded by Vandita Dubey and ...

Last week, we looked at a critical evaluation of Swarna Mallawaarachi from Eric Illayapparachchi’s essay ‘The Last Face: ...

Harvinder is India’s first para-archer to win gold while educator Sant Ram Deswal was awarded Padma Shri in Literature and ...

Odisha's Padma awardees showcase diverse achievements: a sculptor, neurosurgeon, Odissi dancer, and poet, highlighting the ...

Poet introduces her first children’s book, “Fumious Rex: The Outcast Cat,” with her sons Bly and Rowan Pope, professional artists who illustrated the story of a different-looking cat’s adventures. 2 p ...

The Padma Awards 2025 were announced on Republic Day eve, Saturday. The award seeks to recognize 'work of distinction' and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields ...

Last Sunday’s Island newspaper had my article titled Reading and the Classics. I continue that trend of thought and mention women authors who we of my generation read with such delight. Maybe I need ...

Bhubaneswar: This year’s Padma awardees from Odisha embody the spirit of state's rich cultural heritage and the great strides ...

Prolific 'Nirgun' folk singer Bheru Singh Chouhan is also among the Padma Shri awardees. He has dedicated five decades to bhajan music rooted in the traditional Malvi folk style, performing verses of ...