Bartaman Kabita features poet Shrestha

Grief as Kumawood actress Akyere Bruwaa mourns Ghanaian highlife legend Asonaba Konadu’s demise

Kumawood actress Akyere Bruwaa's TikTok post mourned the death of highlife icon Asonaba Konadu, sparking heartfelt tributes celebrating his legacy in Ghanaian music.

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi attends Sufi dance event in Dhaka

Written in Kolkata by Rahat Ara Begum and with music direction by renowned Indian musician Ratul Shankar Gosh, Dilnawaz exemplifies the vibrancy of the cultural exchange between India and Bangladesh.

Nur Izani zahir pengorban ibu di atas kanvas seni

Karya seni sering dikaitkan dengan kehidupan manusia berikutan setiap hasil karya bukan sekadar paparan visual malah menjadi medium ekspresi yang membawa makna tersendiri. Setiap artis pula mempunyai cara yang berbeza dalam menyampaikan mesej dan emosi di sebalik hasil tangan mereka sama ada melalui simbol, warna, bentuk mahupun tema yang dipilih bergantung kepada pengalaman dan pandangan ... Read more The post Nur Izani zahir pengorban ibu di atas kanvas seni appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

‘Not a single Bengali Hindu is in detention camp’: As Himanta Biswa Sarma assures protection of Hindu refugees through CAA, read how he has reshaped the politics of Assam

Himanta Biswa Sarma has been unabashed about his Hindu identity and has meticulously worked to unite the community across linguistic and ethnic lines in Assam. The historical differences between Assamese Hindus and Bengali Hindus have healed, and the State has moved in the direction of permanent reconciliation.

KRF Awards Young Artists Participating in the “Colors of Karabakh” (2026) Project (PHOTO)

KRF Awards Young Artists Participating in the “Colors of Karabakh” (2026) Project (PHOTO)

Indonesia’s Bali cracks down on digital nomads, influencers working on tourist visas

Indonesia has intensified supervision of digital nomads, lifestyle influencers and travel content creators on the resort island of Bali, warning that even unpaid barter deals with local businesses would be classified as illegal work if they visit the country on tourist visas. For years, the Hindu island has been popular among players of the aesthetic economy, thanks to its beaches, unique rituals and lavish resorts. Indonesian businesses also collaborate with foreign content creators, who...

Vijayan writes to SEBI on Adani's Vizhinjam deal

Vijayan writes to SEBI on Adani's Vizhinjam deal

"It was passion for the arts": Adebayo Salami Oga Bello opens up about his early acting days

Veteran Nollywood actor Adebayo Salami shared a nostalgic throwback picture with Baba Wande as he reflected on the true motivation behind his long acting career

PCA Mushaira marks literary excellence, poetic heritage

PCA Mushaira marks literary excellence, poetic heritage

Savita Punia conferred Padma Shri, Bhagwandas Raikwar awarded posthumously; Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Veteran Hockey player Savita Punia and late Bhagwandas Raikwar have been conferred with the Padma Shri in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Indian sports. Raikwar was honoured posthumously with the Padma Shri for bringing international recognition to 'Akhada' (traditional wrestling/martial arts), the most ancient weapon-based art form of Bundelkhand. His so

Why Prambanan Temple is symbol of India-Indonesia's shared civilisational heritage

Why Prambanan Temple is symbol of India-Indonesia's shared civilisational heritage

बेलायतको क्याम्ब्रिजमा नेपाली काव्य यात्रा

लन्डन। बेलायतको क्याम्ब्रिज सहरमा नेपाली काव्य यात्रा सम्पन्न भएको छ। बेलायतको समकालीन साहित्य प्रतिष्ठानको आयोजनामा क्याम्ब्रिजको ऐतिहासिक ‘पार्कर्स पिस’मा भएको यात्रामा लन्डन र क्याम्ब्रिजमा बसोबास गर्दै आएका साहित्यकार सहभागी थिए। साहित्यकार कृष्ण उपाध्याय, पोषेन्द्र सत्याल, लता गौतम, योगराज ढकाल, केशव पुडासैनी, चन्द्रमणि गौतम र कृष्ण बजगाईंले कवितावाचन गरेका थिए। नेपाली कविताका माध्यमबाट बेलायतमा रहेका नेपालीलाई []

Eetha teaser out: Shraddha Kapoor transforms into folk legend Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar | Watch

After delivering a blockbuster like Chhaava, director Laxman Utekar is returning to the audience with the film Eetha. Through this film, he will offer a glimpse into the history of Maharashtra. The movie is based on the life of the renowned Marathi Lavani and Tamasha artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar.

Prabowo says Prambanan's Ramayana reliefs unite Indonesia, India

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday described the Ramayana reliefs carved into the walls of Prambanan ...

Hassan Hawwa: The last guardian of traditional woodblock textile printing in Syria

Damascus, June 29 (SANA) In a small workshop within the handicraft market in Hama, artisan Hassan Hawwa stands over his table, holding wooden blocks with intricate patterns passed down through generations for over three centuries. With each rhythmic strike, he prints heritage motifs onto fabric, safeguarding a historic profession threatened by industrial automation. The 59-year-old []

The Craftsmanship of Xuan Paper Making

Traditional Xuan paper is crafted through more than a hundred meticulous steps, with every sheet reflecting the patience and skill of master artisans. Soft, durable, and perfect for ink, it has preserved the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and painting for centuries. #HeritageandInheritors

Costa Rica Fishermen Turn Recycled Wood Into Handmade Art

A group of fishermen on Isla Venado is turning discarded and salvaged materials into handmade art, creating a new source of income for local families while keeping the island’s close connection to the sea at the center of the work. The venture, known as Artesanías BM, makes decorative pieces from wood washed ashore and other [] The post Costa Rica Fishermen Turn Recycled Wood Into Handmade Art appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Wrongly Deported as Bangladeshis, Four Indian Muslims Return Home After 13 Months

KOLKATA, Jul 9: Four Indian nationals, including a man who met his infant son for the first time, returned home on Wednesday after spending 13 months stranded in Bangladesh followi...

Guinée : le monde de la culture rend hommage à Hadja Andrée Touré

Le monde de la culture a rendu hommage à Hadja Andrée Touré, ancienne Première dame de la République de Guinée, épouse de feu Ahmed Sékou Touré. Ce samedi 11 juillet 2026, le ministre de la Culture, du Tourisme et de l’Artisanat, Moussa Moïse Sylla, accompagné des représentants du secteur culturel, des artistes, musiciens et professionnels [] The post Guinée : le monde de la culture rend hommage à Hadja Andrée Touré first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Engineer Sanjay Kumar Goel Launches 'Vedic Tarika' to Provide Free Vedic Guidance Through Technology

New Delhi: After nearly four decades in the Information Technology industry, engineer Sanjay Kumar Goel has launched Vedic Tarika, a social initiative dedicated to providing free Vedic guidance, spiritual counselling, and traditional remedial suggestions to people across India. An engineering graduate from Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, Goel has spent almost 40 years in enterprise IT, working on ERP solutions, Linux-based infrastructure, and logistics technology. His professional contributions have been recognised through technology publications and case studies by organisations such as Linux For You, Intel, and Micro Focus. Combining his extensive technical background with over a decade of

Cheerleader Makenzi Kern Honored at Memorial After Bachelorette Party Death

The life of former Iowa State cheerleader Makenzi Kern was celebrated by a group of friends over the weekend, weeks after her sudden death during a bachelorette party for Jade Jones, NBA star Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée. “This past weekend was about celebrating Kenz and the amazing person she was,” Kern’s friend, Heath Methlie, shared via []

Nepali Poet Viplob Pratik on literature, language, and a life shaped by words

Global Voices interviews leading Nepali writer Viplob Pratik about his four-decade literary career, reflections on language, culture, technology, society, and literature's enduring relevance across generations in changing times today worldwide.

General : Johor Batik Carves Out Niche With Local Motifs, Heritage Elements

KOTA TINGGI, July 3 (Bernama) -- Often associated with the East Coast states, batik production is also gaining a foothold in Johor, where artisans are drawing on local heritage and natural elements to create designs with a distinct state identity.

Sachiko Kazama’s art bites back at a cruel society

Sachiko Kazama has made a name for herself as a sharp satirist. Her art from spanning a nearly four-decade long career is now on display in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.

China‑ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue Held in Dunhuang, China

China‑ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue Held in Dunhuang, China

Kerala Villagers Mourn Death Of Lakshmi, A Wild Elephant They Called Family

Residents of Chandroth Unnathi, a tribal settlement near Chekadi in Wayanad's Pulpally, are mourning the death of a 70-year-old female wild elephant they lovingly named Lakshmi.

Maya Jama reveals unexpected meaning behind illegal thigh tattoo she got aged just 15

Maya Jama reveals the surprising meaning behind a tattoo she got illegally at the age of 15

Double dédicace de Lamine Kamara : une célébration du livre, de l’histoire et de l’unité nationale

La salle était comble. Hommes de lettres, responsables politiques, diplomates, militaires, universitaires, artistes et amoureux de la culture ont répondu présents à la cérémonie de dédicace des deux nouveaux ouvrages de l’écrivain, ancien ministre et diplomate Lamine Kamara : Paki ! Samory et Koya Amara, de la légende à l’histoire et Les Contes de Capi []

Bhanu Jayanti: Speaker lauds role of Bhanubhakta in raising literary consciousness

Kathmandu, July 13: Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has said Bhanubhakta Acharya, the pioneer poet of the Nepali language, lite...

PM Narendra Modi Talks About ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ Song Popularity in Indonesia, Karan Johar Reacts (Watch Video)

Filmmaker Karan Johar has expressed gratitude after Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the iconic Bollywood film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai during his address in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Prime Minister cited the enduring popularity of the film's title track in Indonesia while using it as a metaphor to describe the growing partnership between India and Indonesia.

‘Mārama’ Director Details His ‘Rebellious’ Māori Ancestors, Whose Dancing and Tattoos Protested Colonization and Inspired His Revenge Tale

Writer-director Taratoa Stappard is an artist who tells stories of his lineage, and his latest film, “Mārama,” is a tribute to the ancestral women who risked it all to do the same during a much more oppressive time. In the Victorian-era horror-revenge film, now available on VOD via Dark Sky Films and Watermelon Pictures, Mārama []

Where discarded fabric becomes art

Known professionally as Kharsh, Kiswili has built a distinctive artistic practice around sustainability and storytelling. His portraits and illustrations are assembled from materials sourced from local tailoring shops, workshops, and factories across Nairobi.

Women Potters in Benin Preserve Ancestral Craft

In Sè, a village in southwestern Benin renowned as the country’s pottery capital, generations of women continue to preserve an ancestral craft that remains central to local culture and the economy. Working through the women’s association “Akpénin Mahou,” artisans transform clay sourced from nearby Dota into terracotta vases, pots, and dishes using techniques inherited from []

My essentials: Vania Goshe’s cultural picks

183 | Vania Goshe, 50 years old, artist-painter

Israeli FM congratulates India on International Yoga Day

Wishing our Indian friends a meaningful celebration, Gideon Sa'ar wrote.