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Navratri Puja with Abhay Goyle

2008-10-09T10:50:00.000+03:30

He's not after breaking new ground, though at 12years, he is the youngest Indian pianist to enter the Limca of Records. Recently, he performed at CR Park on the occasion of Durga Puja in Delhi.

During the event he was accompanied by his teacher Mr. Jaideep Lakhtakia who was playing guitar and also by Nanu who had performed on lot of instruments. He loves playing old melodies.

Some of them which he played are were:-Babuji dhire chalna,Pal pal dil ke pass,sau sal phele ,ajeeb dastan hai yeh , yeh raat bhigi bhigi, piya tose naina lage re etc. and some latest tracks of Fanna-chand shifarish, sawariya-Title track etc.

His performance is so energetic that not even a single audience was able to move from seat. Listeners were going on asking for their favorite numbers and it was like an unending flow of melody. No one was in a mood to go back to home though the time was fleeting.

From the age of six Abhay's fingers fell on the piano, he did not knew his inborn talent will make him stand apart from his peers and will became the youngest piano player. His personal favorites are old melodies and he is a great admire of western classical music. It is Abhay's late grandfather Arun Kumar Goyle along with piano exponent Brian silas,who inspired him to play at the age of six. He is 31st august 1995 born. His family belongs to Old Delhi. His teaches Mr.Jaideep Lakhtakhiya started teaching him when he was 6 years.

After the concert, speaking to media, Abhay said that "I am very much grateful for the opportunity to perform for such a sweet audience". he said that "music is not just a part of my life, music itself is my life.

Fashon show with Kidnap starcast at New Delhi

2008-10-07T08:10:00.000+03:30

Fashon show with Kidnap starcast at New Delhi

"SPACES" a photography and painting exhibition

2008-10-07T08:03:00.000+03:30

"Spaces" showcase the dynamic blend of photography and painting. The exhibition displays the synergy that exists between those who are shunned and isolated by the society due to their intellectual disability and those who are loved and revered by society for their artistic genius. The former provides an inspiration for the latter who further develops it into a thing of beauty.
Through the exhibition, Society for Child Development is seeking to provide exemplary models of education and employment to those with intellectual disabilities. The show started on Saturday evening 4th October, 2008 at Open Palm Court gallery, India Habitat Center with the inaugural lamp being lit by children Jyoti, Anmol & Jatin studying in Prabhat.
Art as a medium explores the depth of human emotion. It is this very ethos that attracts all sensitive artists to the organization and vice versa. In this 19th exhibition of Art for Prabhat showcasing their work are five young photographers Sunny Khullar, Mazhar Elahi, Udit Kulshrestha, Sunnando Mazumdar, Sanjay Nanda and an equally young painter Babli Das. For some of these intrepid artists this is their first show. Needless to say, what a wonderful opening to a beautiful career – with the gift of a bit of oneself to those who have little or no choices!
The Artists: A motley group, bound by a collective thought
Babli Das, the sole woman and the sole painter hails from Tripura and compliments the abstracts of the "Spaces" exhibits with myriad convolutions of her own.
Mazhar Elahi, a National Award winner of 2008 uses his wide and varied experience in Design and other visual Arts as complements of his photographic lens. JS (Sunny) Khullar, captains a Jet Airways Boeing when he is not shooting landscapes or the monuments of Delhi.
Sanjay Nanda, an economist by education, a graphic designer by profession and a photographer by passion.
Sunando Mazumdar, yet another self-taught photographer and film maker, has exhibited in Delhi and Dubai.
Udit Kulshshrestha, a self taught inquisitive photographer and a traveler – more a voyager of the visual senses – he explores the mediums of motion imagery, literature & creative writing, philosophy, design and music to hone his pictorial perspectives.
Art for Prabhat is a unique endeavor adopted by one of the Capital's leading NGOs' working in the field of disabilities. The Society for Child Development started their venture in 1992 with an exhibition inaugurated by Sonia Gandhi. And from then till date there has been no looking back. Says Dr Madhumita Puri, Executive Director - "An NGOs onus for raising funds is perhaps the only way that its survival and continuity of its work being can be ensured. And it is through this sustained continuity can true impact be assured. For this to happen, everyone has to participate."
During the exhibition along with Photographer and artist Dr Madhumita Puri, Ashwin, Sanjeev Verma, Shamshad Hussain, Kammie Soni, Sambuddha Dutta Gupta and others were also present.

A delightful, refreshing blend of different genres... BADRA"!

2008-10-04T20:23:00.000+03:30

"Badra" is an attempt to reach the masses, especially the youngsters... these were the words of Rupali Dalal, who was in town recently to promote her debut album "Badra" at Connaught Place, New Delhi based Hotel Palace Heights 'Zaffran'. On this occasion to support the debutant singer well-known anchor (IPL) & actor Sameer Kochar was also present there, who himself is a die-hard music lover and fortunately a friend of Rupali.
Rupali Dalal has recently released her album "Badra" which mesmerizes her listeners with fusion music. Rupali is able to sing with rare insights into each raga, adding a passion that is at once enchanting and riveting. She has been very creative to bring together different aspects of Indian culture, fused with contemporary melodies. The album signifies the love which unfolds between two lovers, longing for each other's presence. It incorporates music from different genres starting from rhythmic Arabic influences to soulful, full throated Rajasthani folk, 'Badra' continues to live up to its propaganda.
Being released by Times music the album is a delightful, refreshing blend of different genres, gathering into its mellifluous fold such an eclectic styles as lounge, Sufi Rock, Punjabi Folk, Hip Hop, Rajasthani folk and Hindi pop fusion.
Rupali is overwhelmed with the response she's getting for her efforts. About her experience she said this is a romantic album which consists of 9 songs out of which 2 are remixes. The music has been scored by Sanjeev-Darshan while renowned lyricist Sameer has penned the lyrics for 'Badra'. It takes almost 5-6 months to complete this album and it was a great learning experience for me. She said 'Badra' spreads the message of love, it signifies the love which unfolds between two lovers and longing for each other's presence.
About her personal favourite she said though I have rendered all the songs from my heart and I like them all but the title track 'Badra' is very special to me. Being an exponent of renowned Kirana Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music, I have treated classical ragas with modern techniques to make them listener friendly. We have also used classical instruments like Sarangi, Flute, Sarod & Sitar etc. to keep the classical base. The video of title track has also been made which was shot at Jaisalmer Fort the video is directed by Sumit Dutt and is being applauded by the audiences.
On this occasion Sameer congratulated Rupali for the success of her album. Since I belong to Delhi its wonderful being here to support my friend Rupali, she has done such a great work in this album and I personally feel pleased when I came to know that she's in town to promote her album.
Rupali Dalal is a versatile Vocalist-one of the few prominent women exponent of the prestigious Kirana Gharana of Hindustan Classical Music, who has also gathered acclaim for her ventures into several other genres of music. She has successfully blended her strong base in classical music with several different styles and genres and her performances worldwide over the years have won her many plaudits. After decade of pursuit of music and training under luminaries like Ustad Niaz Ahemad Khan, Ustad Shahid Pervez Khan, and Pandit Murli Manohar Shukla and myriad concert later, Rupali is ready to enthrall music lovers with her first album 'Badra'.
Rupali belongs to the Kirana Gharana of Hindustani classical music which represents one of the most resplendent traditions of music in India. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Gangubai Hangal have been the most prominent artists of this Gharana, in which music is offered like a flowing, dancing stream which both energizes and cools the mind and sets the soul on its path of divine bliss. She has been trained in the Kirana Gharana gayaki by the maestro Niaz Ahmed Khan who belongs to the legendary duo Niaz Ahmed Khan and Fayaaz Ahmed Khan. Together they have produced music -magic with their fantastic tans, brilliant ornamentation and colourful presentation of ragas. These qualities are well reflected in Rupali's music. She sings with a rare insight into each raga, adding a touch of passion.
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Sai Bhajan Sandhya by Manhar Udas

2008-09-29T14:38:00.000+03:30

Recently, Sai Bhajan Sandhya was held on behalf of "Shivkala Group" in Noida Sector 50.
The host for the event was Asha , Dr.K.C.Mittal and Mahi Mittal. To grace the occasion with melodious voice famous Manhar Udas was there.He sang some of his famous bhajans like-Sai Ne Jaha Jaha Bhi Jyoti Jalai Hai,Baba Ki Palki,Gale bhajan,sai bhajan.
Many other VIP guest were there such as Peruvian Ambassador Corlos Yrigoyen with wife Regina really enjoyed the sandhya and also lifted the palki, Sandeep Marwah with wife, In today scenario of so much of cast discrimination between Hindu,muslims ,Christians and other caste Molana Iliyasi and Dr.M.D.Thomas was also there and enjoyed wholeheartedly , MP Ashok Pradhan,Gaziabad also sung devotional bhajan.
Stuti Mittal a 13 year old girl with sweet lovely voice,daughter of Mahi Mittal also sang bhajan 'Ghat ghat me panchhi bolta hai'.
Asit Mittal brother of Mahi Mittal celebrated his birthday with this auspicious occasion. All the devotees of thoroughly enjoyed the Bhajan Sandhya with lots of chants and claps.After the bhajans palki was taken out and then the Arti of Sai Baba happened.
On the other side there was a huge arrangement for Food and prasadam for every one. The whole event was very nice and the devotees really seem to get connected with Sai.
Sai baba strongly believed in uniformity of religion and he never distinguished anyone on the basis of caste, creed or religion. All were treated by him alike. Under his umbrella, both the Hindus and Muslims happily took part in each others religious festivals. The caste scheme of the Hindus had no relevance with Shri Sai.
- He practiced and preached humanism and universal brotherhood - prophet like.
- He established the superiority of love and compassion above egoism - Christ-like.
- He taught simplicity of livelihood and excellence of human virtue reflected in day to day conduct, Buddha-like.
Today, the world is looking ahead for a magical solution to its problems of cultural, racial, national and religious differentiation. All intellectual exercises to bring about peace in -the world and happiness to mankind has failed for these efforts are not based on humanism, universalism and love as taught by Shri Sai. The ever multiplying number of Sai temples and devotees of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba in India and other countries establishes the ever- increasing relevance of His Preachings today. Jesus as an human embodiment is gone but the spirit of Jesus remains. The body of Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi cannot be seen but the magnetic pull of His Divine Soul is felt by all those who merely think of Him and particularly, those who visit His tomb at Shirdi. Baba had promised that whosoever would put his feet on the soil of Shirdi, his miseries would end or marginalise.

Music launch of 'Tanha'

2008-09-29T14:35:00.000+03:30

Recently, "Tanha"Debut album of Amit Tandon was launched in Delhi by 'Tips Music.'
The event was hosted by Mukesh Gupta (MD), Graphisads.Before Amit Tandon's performance every one kept silence for 2 min. in condolence for the blast. As the city was in terror Amit Tandon sung a song in tribute to the people of Delhi and two tracks of his Album, Tanha and Phir Teri Yaad.
"TANHA" by Amit Tandon, his first solo debut album amalgamates a gamut of well defined Sufi Punjabi, romantic Hindi pop rock. A collection of heart felt renditions where emotions are at full play, catering to the sensitivity of human relation to which one can relate easily, and captivate the heart of millions across the globe.
A front runner from the India Idol fame, Amit has carved out a niche for himself on the small screen. Inspite of the chocolate boy looks has proven his acting skills by bagging roles in daily soap's like "Kyonki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bhu Thi" , "Kaisa yeh pyaar hai" A name to reckon with, lately playing a heart throb in "Sath Banayenge Ek Aashiana" ,He is also seen on a dance reality show "Zara Nach Ke Dikha" on Star One.
"Tanha" is produced and released by Tips Industries Ltd. , who have put in a lot of effort as they believed in the potential of Amit Tandon- whose rugged looks and breath taking performance will pulsate the heart of music lovers.
The Album features composition by Sachin Gupta and Santokh. Sachin Gupta – a composer whose music reflects his life, as each song that he composes is in reality lived by him and reflects the various shades of his persona. He creates hottest new age sound that is appealing to all young at heart and takes the listener down the memory lane. He has conjured some amazing commendable music.

Abhay Goyle- 'Youngest Indian Pianist'

2008-09-29T14:34:00.001+03:30

He's not after breaking new ground, though at 12years, he is the youngest Indian pianist to enter the Limca of Records. Recently, he performed at Indian Spinal Injury Centre, A Charity Programme for Physically handicapped people
During the event he was accompanied by his teacher Mr. Jaideep Lakhtakia who was playing guitar and also by Nanu who had performed on lot of instruments. He loves playing old melodies.
Some of them which he played are were:-Babuji dhire chalna,Pal pal dil ke pass,sau sal phele ,ajeeb dastan hai yeh , yeh raat bhigi bhigi, piya tose naina lage re etc. and some latest tracks of Fanna-chand shifarish, sawariya-Title track etc.
Chairman of Indian Spinal Injury Centre Major S.P.S Ahuwaliya appreciate his performance and said his performance is so energetic that all the handicapped patiant and not even a single audience was able to move from seat. Listeners were going on asking for their favorite numbers and it was like an unending flow of melody. No one was in a mood to go back to home though the time was fleeting.
From the age of six Abhay's fingers fell on the piano, he did not knew his inborn talent will make him stand apart from his peers and will became the youngest piano player. His personal favorites are old melodies and he is a great admire of western classical music. It is Abhay's late grandfather Arun Kumar Goyle along with piano exponent Brian silas,who inspired him to play at the age of six. He is 31st august 1995 born. His family belongs to Old Delhi. His teaches Mr.Jaideep Lakhtakhiya started teaching him when he was 6 years.
After the concert, speaking to media, Abhay said that "I am very much grateful for the opportunity to perform for such a sweet audience". he said that "music is not just a part of my life, music itself is my life.

SEWA Silk Bazaar

2008-09-24T11:00:00.000+03:30

A colourful & exclusive exhibition of traditional Bhagalpur silk sarees &
dress material... "SEWA Silk Bazaar"
A colourful and exclusive exhibition of traditional Bhagalpur Silk Sarees,
Stoles, Dupattas and Dress Material "SEWA Silk Bazaar" is organized by SEWA
BHARAT at Hansiba, Rajiv Gandhi Handicraft Gallery no-5, Connaught Place,
New Delhi from 23rd Sept to 27th Sept 2008.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Renana Jhabwala (President, SEWA Bharat).
On this occasion Sanjay Kumar (Coordinator, Sewa), Sharmishta (Programme
Coordinator) and many other Sewa workers were present there. The Silk Bazaar
is being organized to provide sustainable livelihood support to women
workers involved in home based silk weaving in Bhagalpur.
SEWA BHARAT is a National Federation of SEWA organizations with the mandate
to highlight the issues of women working in the informal sector, and works
towards strengthening the capacity of its constituents such as SEWA
Bhagalpur.
Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), a women's trade union that was
started in Gujarat in 1972 with the aim of organising women in the informal
sector. SEWA represents the convergence of three movements: labour, women
and cooperative. In the year 2007, with approximately 12 lakh women members,
SEWA is India's largest membership-based organization for women working in
the informal sector.
Based on the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, SEWA's goal is to achieve full
employment and self-reliance for all its members. Full employment is
employment that provides work security, income security, food security and
social security; and self-reliance refers to economic self–sufficiency and
equitable roles in the decision-making process. These goals are achieved
through a strategy of "struggle and development". The struggle is against
the many constraints imposed on women by the society and the economy, and
the development activities are to strengthen women's collective bargaining
power and provide them with new sustainable alternatives.
SEWA Bhagalpur was found in 1982, with the support of SEWA Bharat. SEWA
Bhagalpur initially started working with self-help groups. However, it has
since grown and diversified its work significantly, with a current
membership of over 11,000 women workers. These women are engaged in various
activities in the unorganised sector. A large number of SEWA members are
involved in silk based weaving.
Bhagalpur is well known for silk production. The weavers belong to the
muslim community. There is a great demand for these fabrics both in India
and abroad. SEWA Bhagalpur has been working with women in the area for over
a decade. The Bhagalpur riots did dampen this rich activity to some extent.
In an attempt to revive its activities in the region, SEWA Bhagalpur has
been providing inputs in organizing groups, design development and marketing
opportunities to various groups of weavers since 2005.
This exhibition provides an opportunity to the women weavers of Bhagalpur to
show their talent, skill and resilience. The Silk Bazaar represents colour,
tradition and exclusivity that these women are living with.

Indo-British Artists come together for a cause

2008-09-24T10:56:00.000+03:30

From the ancient time Indian tradition, arts, culture, music and tourism have always been attracting the foreigners due to which our culture has been respected globally. Like the cultural world, corporate world also rated India as great opportunity to work. In last few years art field has changed quite rapidly and the artists from both India and abroad are attracted to work together and share their cultural heritage which is a great sign for art and artists.
Collaboration of Indo-British art is the painting exhibition 'British Art in India with Friends' organised by Studio Vasant in association with MKC Roko Cancer Charitable Trust and Xross PolyNation at their gallery premises. The exhibition has paintings by Graham Clarke (An ambassador of Kent), Nick Tidnam (RBA), Brian Lewiss, Tikki Gullands, Mike Hutchings, Cas Holmes, James Hornton (VPRBA) (British Artists) and Victor Vijay Kumar, Alka Raguvanshi, Manoj Mantra, Sangetha K Murthy, Baljit Chadha, Kota Neelima, Indu Tripathy, Prince Chand, P.K. Roy, Ravi Gill, Sanjib Saha (Indian artists). Proceeds from the sales will be equally shared with MKC ROKO Cancer Charitable Trust, India.
The exhibition was inaugurated recently by the renowned Kathak Exponent Smt. Shovana Narayan. On this occasion Herbert Traxl, Kota Neelima, Pawan Khera, Alka Raghuvanshi, Victor Vijay Kumar, Baljit Chadha, Manmohan Chadha, Isha Bhandari (Roko Cancer Charity), Jagmohan Singh (Secretary General, NRI Institute), J.P. Singh, Vigyan Vrat, Lala Ramanand, young artists Shiwani Kashyap & Sonia Kashyap along with many others were also present there.
ROKO CANCER MEANS STOP CANCER
The trust was launched at London by Chawla Family in the memory of Mr. APS Chawla's wife, who lost her life to breast cancer at a very early age. The core vision behind the trust is to bring awareness of breast cancer among women and to provide early detection, leading to treatment wherever possible. Mr. Chawla is working with Cherie Blair, Baroness Amos, Baroness Verma, Lord Karan Billimoria, Lord Dholokia, Keith Vaz, Geoff Hoon, Sandra Howard, Sarah Kennedy and many other prominent dignitaries in UK to highlight the disease among ethnic minorities. The Trust has launched India's first fully equipped Mobile Breast Cancer Detection Unit for the women living in the semi urban and rural areas of India. The Trust provides free mammography and ultrasound to the women in the detection camps with the results on the spot. The Trust has the medical support of leading hospitals in India.
An effort that voiced its appeal loud and clear "Roko Cancer" - It could happen to you. The movement gained momentum soon and as volunteers and cause driven partners joined hands globally, Roko Cancer's clarion call started reaching out its buzzword of "awareness" to the farflung rural and semi urban areas of India, at a fast and furious pace. A first ever Mobile Cancer Detection bus that takes a journey for a cause through the tough terrains of Punjab, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and soon M.P and Maharashtra, has in a short span touched a figures that is nothing less than remarkable. It inspires an undying spirit of waging a war against ignorance towards Breast Cancer Globally. The mission of the trust is to launch a number of detection units in every state of India. The Trust has also initiated campaign in Pakistan whereby the Mobile breast cancer detection unit will travel to Pakistan for three months in association with a Breast Cancer Charity in Pakistan to do free awareness and detection camps for the women. The unit will also travel to other South Asian countries in the near future.

50th Magsaysay award function

2008-09-19T18:52:00.001+04:30

Changing Asia; forging partnerships, building sustainability, the Indian perspective at 50th Magsaysay award function

The 50th anniversary of the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay foundation felt the resonance of Indian voice and an innovative view in contrast with the established US dominated view for development in Asia.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary a grand conference held at Manila, Phillipines from the 29 to the 31st of August before the yearly award giving ceremony.
The uniqueness of the conference was the presence of all the living Magsaysay awardees of last 50 years (As the Magsaysay Awardee from India was Binova Bhave in 1958)right there in plenary sessions along with Young social activists, to discuss the various subjects which ranged from 'Resolving Asia's conflicts and Asia's contradictions to building sustainability in Asia' to 'Poverty and Inequality' to 'Managing social Conflicts'.
Indian side categorically refuted the ideas like privatisation of water to eradicate poverty and corporatisation of NGO's for their sustainability. There were various other issues discussed to eradicate social conflicts including alternative methods of conflict resolution encompassing not only socio-political but even military aspect.
The Indian side was led by leading voices of India like M.S. Swaminathan, Arun Shourie and Rajendra Singh etc. Who propagated Indian issues with very potent voices. Prof. Swamynathan emphasised the need of Indian concepts like 'Antyoday' & 'Sarvoday'. Dr. Arun Shourie questioned the very basis of GDP in measuring the quality of life.
As the Ramon Magsaysay award is considered the Nobel Prize of Asia and the Magsaysay foundation is one of the most prestigious bodies, this was a unique effort by foundation to link the veteran experience of 50 years with the young leaders and thus create a forum for young social activists for solving Asian problems.
There was a Asia society delegation designed by Vani Tripathi, Asia 21 Young Leaders Programme and National Secretary Youth, BJP Had Varied Multi Faceted People Like Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi (Political Advisor To BJP President Raj Nath Singh), AICC Spokesperson Manish Tiwari, Vibhav Kant Upadhyaya (Chairman India Center Foundation), Vijay Jolly (MLA and President Delhi Study Group).
The conference also focused on certain serious contemporary issues like food crisis that the world is facing today. It concluded with a hope that the young leaders present there will definitely get enlightened by the awardees and thus will be able to resolve the social problems of future.

Ramkali - The Good Woman of Delhi

2008-09-16T19:37:00.001+04:30

Recently Zenith organised a two days play at Sirifort Auditorium, an adaptation of German play 'The Good Woman of Setzuan'. "RAMKALI - THE GOOD WOMAN OF DELHI" ably guided by renowned theatre director, Arvind Gaur, choreographed by internationally famous young dance Guru Sooraj Katoch.
The Play based on 'The Good Woman of Setzuan' originally written in German by Bertolt Brecht adapted in Hindi by Amitabh Srivastava, lyrics by 'Aaja Nachle' & 'Tashan' famed Piyush Mishra, composed by Dr. Sangeeta Gaur & music design by Sandy. The play features artists of Zenith Academy along with a few actors from Asmita Theatre group and produced by young theater activist Ritu Soni Kapoor.
The play revolves around a virtuous prostitute called Ramkali, who is blessed by the gods to remain good all her life, even among wrong doers. To justify their existence, the gods have to find a single good person, living a life worthy of a human being. They travel throughout the countryside, unable to find lodging in Delhi; they meet Ramkali, who takes them in. The gods take pity on her and contrive to give her a share of money. With this windfall, Ramkali promptly gets into trouble. We come to the climax when Ramlal (a self-declared hero) enters the scene.
It could not have been better for city's thousands of theater connoisseurs who were enthralled by a two-days scintillating dance drama Ramkali "The Good Woman of Delhi". The thoughtful play leaves a lasting impression by pricking the conscience of many. It also exemplifies the dual approach of those who tend to take a high moral ground. Cliched it may sound, the compelling play forces us to again think who is right and who is wrong.
During the two days play theatre lovers Sonal Mansingh, Shammi Narang, Arvind Gaur, Mukesh Gupta, Ritu Soni, Sooraj Katoch, Vandana Vadhera, Vipin Aneja were present there.

Kaliyon Ka Chaman... An Unforgettable Evening

2008-09-13T20:59:00.000+04:30

Recently (on 12th September 2008) Omaxe Group organised an award night for its dealers at Hotel Radisson, Noida, followed by scintillating performances by Bollywood actress Meghna Naidu & renowned singer Lesle Lewis.
The programme kicked-off with the award ceremony, where Rohtash Goel (Managing Director, Omaxe Group) felicitated the dealers for their contribution in Omaxe's success.
The award function was followed by a heart stopping performance of Meghna Naidu, who performed on popular dance numbers like 'Kaliyon Ka Chaman...', 'Zara Zara Touch Me...', 'Pehli Nazar Me Kaisa Jaadu Kar Diya...' amongst others and left the entire atmosphere grooved to her tunes.
While Lesle Lewis stole the show with 'Dass Gayo Paapi Bichhua...', 'Yaad Aayenge Woh Pal...' and his internationally popular numbers as well that made all of them crazy. Besides the performances by Meghana & Lesle, belly dance in Arabic style by two member dance troupe was one of the highlights of the evening. The programme was anchored by Nitin Arora & Pragya.
On this occasion Rohtash Goel (MD, Omaxe Group), D.K. Shrivastava (Omaxe), dealers from various parts of the country including Delhi/N.C.R., Punjab & Agra were also present there. The dealers who were awarded during the evening were Sandeep Chandok (M/s. Chandok & Co., Faridabad), Sanjeev Chawla (Max Associates, Delhi), Pawan Batra (Batra Properties, New Delhi) for first, second and third place respectively.
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Now Yoga in Bhojpuri on Mahua Channel

2008-09-12T11:38:00.000+04:30

In the fast paced world of today, stress and life-style diseases are on the rise. Besides physical exercise yoga and pranayama have been reckoned as perfect antidotes to mental stress and associated illness, since yoga has become international phenomena, MAHUA bhojpuri channel has also brought a new television programme named as "BEHANE BEHANE" means (Early Morning). This program starts at 7:30am to 8:00am daily. The programme is divided in 3 segments.
First segment is all about yoga by Yoga Guru Suneel Singh (6 mins), Second segment is One to One interview with a Bhojpuri Singer (12 mins) and the Third 3rd segment is of 8 mins where you are taken to a religious journey of U.P and Bihar temples.
In this program the Yoga Guru has given brief demonstration and very effective Yoga steps for overall wellness. It is an Anchor based program. Where conversation is between Mr. Ajit Anand (Brother-in-law) and Ms. Vijaya Bharti (sister-in-law) Famous bhojpuri singer.
First time all over the world Yoga is going to be taught and explained in Bhojpuri by the renowned yoga guru. Yoga Guru Suneel Singh is a multifaceted persona. He has been conducting yoga workshops for corporate houses, five star hotels, modeling institutes, bureaucrats and film stars. His yoga teachings are also being telecast by channels like Aaj Tak, Zee News, IBN 7, Star News, Sahara National, Headlines Today, Sahara NCR, Total TV, Janmat (Live India) and DD National. He has been writing yoga articles and columns for magazines like Asia Spa, Vivah, Outlook (Hindi), Eternal Solutions, Arogya Sanjivni, Gati Rang, Swagat and Grehlaxmi etc. and newspapers; The Times of India, Financial Express, Hindustan, Amar Ujala, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Midday and Rashtriya Sahara etc.
The USP of this yoga program is that in this program apart from yoga the Japanese SHIASTSU THERAPY is also been taught.
Yoga Guru Suneel Singh said that since I belong to eastern part of U.P for me it was a dream come true working for Mahua channel because directly or indirectly I am promoting yoga and Bhojpuri language, culture of eastern parts of India.
Creative head of the program is Mr. Partho Dey, Producer Mr. Malay Mishra and Amit Shrivastava.

Pandit Bhajan Sopori honoured

2008-09-10T21:01:00.001+04:30

Pandit Bhajan Sopori, the Legendary Santoor Maestro and Music Composer, was felicitated by 'Sumadhur Hansadhwani' on the occasion of its 2 day festival titled 'National Integration Through Music'. The festival featured recitals by Smt. Shanno Khurnan (classical vocal), Ust. Asad Ali Khan (Rudra Veena), Smt. Sumitra Guha (classical and regional vocal) and others. The 2 day festival was witnessed by dignitaries like Smt. Gursharan Kaur, Sh. V. Sathe, Prof .R. Azad, Pt. Vijay Shankar Mishra, Ust. Sujjat Khan, Abhay Rustum Sopori and others.
Pandit Bhajan Sopori was honoured for his lifetime service to the field of classical music and Indian culture. He was felicitated by presenting him with a memento, shawl and bouquet. Pt. Sopori in his speech thanked the organization and appreciated its efforts in contributing towards strengthening the culture of Delhi.
Pandit Bhajan Sopori is regarded as the cultural bridge of the State of Jammu & Kashmir and the rest of the country, and is hailed as the "Saint of the Santoor" and the "King of Strings" for being the pioneer in establishing the Santoor on national and international platforms. His style of playing called the 'Sopori Baaj' is acclaimed as the most distinctive style of playing Classical Santoor.
A highly learned person, Pandit Bhajan Sopori combines a profound knowledge of music and musicology. He has led the revival of Sufism to spread the message of humanism amongst the masses. He has composed almost 5000 songs in different languages with various patriotic songs of India which have been received as master pieces and major musical hits of the country like 'Bharat Bharat Hum Iski Santaan', 'Hum Honge Kaamyaab', 'Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna', 'Vijayee Vishwa Tiranga Pyaara', etc. His compositions bear the distinctive stamp of his virtuosity and erudition and have featured some of the most eminent musicians of the country.
Pandit Bhajan Sopori has used his Santoor and his compositions to highlight the concept of oneness and foster unity enshrining the idea of national integration, humanism and peace amongst the common man and the youth in particular. For his enormous contributions, he has received numerous awards including the prestigious Padma Shri, Sangeet Natak Academy Award, J&K State Award, National Flag Honour of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Delhi Ratan Award, Delhi Telugu Academy Award, Beenkar Samman, Sangeet Vibhuti Award, Sangeet Ratna Award, etc. He was recently awarded the prestigious National Dogri Sanstha Award by the Governor of J&K for his immense contribution to the Jammu culture and the Dogri language.

When Khyali goes berserk at Delhi...

2008-09-10T14:57:00.001+04:30

It's festive season now-a-days and everywhere the buzz of Ganpati Bappa Moreya is on a high. Usually these celebrations make wave in the Western Part of the country but when it comes to Delhi how can people here remain at the back. Keeping in mind the Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations an event was orgranised at Kali Badi Park, R.K. Puram where stand-in comedian Khyali entertained people in unique style of his own it was not only mimicry but his singing ability which created a buzz amongst the guests and people. He was at his best and the atmosphere went berserk on his tunes.
On this occasion Vijay Kumar Malhotra (MP and Dy. Leader, Opposition), Ajit Tokas, Ruby Singh Sehrawat and Ritu Singh Sehrawat were amongst the guests along with duplicate of renowned musician Himesh Reshammiya, who also performed some of the popular numbers and made his presence felt.
Khyali was the main attraction of the event and as expected he presented some of his unique jokes but it was his singing ability that made people sing and dance to his tunes. Khyali presented 'Tenu Dulha Kisne Banaya...' & 'Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka...' amongst others.
Before the Khyali show a 'Vishal Jhuggi-Jhonpdi Sammelan' was orgranised where Prof. Vijay Kumar Malhotra talked to the people about their problems and assured them for every possible help. During the programme social activists Ruby & Ritu Singh Sehrawat provided a cheque of Rs. 51000/- as financial help for the people of R.K. Puram.
On this occasion Ritu Singh Sehrawat said, today we are surrounded by various problems due to which it's very difficult to have some time for relaxation, keeping that in mind we have organised this event with our friend & stand-in comedian Khyali, so people here can enjoy light moment. The outcome of this event is quite satisfactory.

"Ek Kaam Desh Ke Naam...

2008-09-08T21:59:00.000+04:30

Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha, a youth wing of BJP headed by Rajiv Babbar conducted a survey of 1600 houses of JJ Colony, Harijan Basti of Tilak Nagar to promote education among schedule casts and schedule tribes. During the survey they short listed 422 kids appearing in their 10th & 12th exams, to encourage them they set a certain percentage of marks as target for them and accordingly if they achieved the given target they will be given scholarship for further studies. As per the result 100 kids achieved the target and they were awarded scholarship by Sh. Vijay Kumar Malhotra (Senior Leader of BJP), Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Dr. Harsh Vardhan during a function orgranised at Mavalankar Hall, New Delhi.

On this occasion to convey a social message to kids and guests a play "Vivekanand" by Shekhar Sen was shown. "Vivekanand" is a mono act musical play in Hindi, which discloses the making of this great rebel saint who changed the history with his vision & work. This 2 hour long play unfolds the stories of his childhood, impact of brahma-samaj, eagerness to find God & meeting the great mentor Sri Ramkrisna Paramhansa & thus the making of Swami Vivekanand. The unforgettable Chicago speech, which brought India & Hinduism in the limelight in 1893, establishes his love for humanity & seeing the world as one family. Written, composed & enacted by Shekhar Sen, this 'Shilpkaar' presentation is committed to bring awareness by enlightening the minds with Vivekanand's revolutionary thoughts.

On this occasion a video about how the whole concept of 'Ek Kaam Desh Ke Naam' was put into work was shown, the video also showed the tears of happiness of kids on having qualified for the scholarship.

Sushma Swaraj said the Vivekanand play and scholarship program have a co-relation as it shows the struggle of Vivekanand's life to do something for the country same as through this program our activists are trying to do something for the society. It was just the first step towards educating the society and our organisation will continue with the work in future.
Vijay Kumar Malhotra Congratulated Rajiv Babbar and his team on coming up with such a good concept and its successful implementation.

During the program O.P. Babbar, Raj Kumar Behl, Vani Tripathi, Pankaj Singh, Dr. Harsh Vardhan and others were also present.

Rajiv Babbar said the motive behind starting this kind of project was simple, to increase the importance of education among the lower class of the society and do something away from politics for our country that is why we named the whole program "Ek Kaam Desh Ke Naam...".

Did Ishmeet really Drowned?

2008-09-05T13:15:00.001+04:30

Recently, press conference held about Late.Ishmeet Singh, winner of voice of India with his father Mr.Gurpinder Singh and his uncle Dr. Charan kamal Singh who is a pathologist by profession.

They are leaving to Maldives to request the Maldives govt. to set enquire as soon as possible on his death.
His father said, "Its being a month now, Ishmeet left us on 29th July and no action has taken place. If such kind of situation is there in case of a celebrity then I think common man is not safe at all."

He said, "I tried to contact his friends who were present and were there with him but I was not provided the number of anyone and they were not ready to talk.

When the body was handed over to us and we opened the zip, the forehead had a cut in front and clots on right side on head with blood in nose and mouth.
Is it ever possible that one can drown in a pool of 5 star hotel? That too a six feet tall boy can drown in 4-4.5feet water level, this thing is just not believable.
Vyom who was with him told us that he kept saying Ishmeet not to go inside as it is deep but the question is ,one can drowned not get injured.
Why will he just after lunch go to pool for bath? That too with t-shirt and when he has event the next day…
Did he really drowned or was he made to drown.

Charan Singh his uncle said, "When we got the news, we had prepared ourselves but as soon as we saw his body things were speaking loud and clear. Clot on Hematoma which is only possible when something hard strike the nerves and crush the blood vessels. Another question was he should be filled with water but Ishmeet had blood in mouth and nose.

As the story told, he walked and sunk in such a condition the lightest part was on top and heavier was down then how was it possible that his head strike the bottom of pool. And that too got badly hurt which can't happen as water act as a resistance.

We request media to please take the charge to clarify whether he drowned or was made to drown. The postmortem do not clarify it.
When he was taken to hospital they specified that drowning seems to be the secondary cause of death then what was the primary cause of death. We have to find out that primary cause, maybe was it the injury??

Music Launch of Punjabi film "Sat Sri Akal"

2008-09-05T13:02:00.000+04:30

Recently, there was a music launch of movie 'Sat Sri Akal' By Jagjit Singh in New delhi.

Jagjit Singh said, "After the movie 'Nanak Naam Jahaj' this will be the second Super hit film because of its music and family entertainment."

He praised the music director Ravinder Singh that he never thought in town like Ludhiana has tremendous talent.

About Ishmeet he said that Ishmeet was a excellent singer and he had got every thing in his early age, In Sat Sri Akal he sung shabad very beautifully.

Since decades, a void has been felt in the Punjabi film industry for such a classic film that truly represents our rich traditions of Punjabi culture, love and faith. This Cinemascope film project, Sat Sri Akal with digital Dolby sound is a sincere endeavor towards providing neat Family Entertainment propagating a way of life impregnated with rich heritage of true Punjabi culture, moral values, emotions, traditions and Sikh tenets.

A joint production of Mata Triptaji Charitable Trust, Chandigarh, and Frankfinn Entertainment Company Pvt Ltd., Sat Sri Akal movie is a humble tribute commemorating 300 years of Gurta Gaddi Diwas (Coronation) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. K.S.Kohli of Frankfinn said that all the earning of this film will go to Mata Triptaji Charitable Trust.

Written by Arvinderjit Singh (Kittu) and directed by Kamal Sahni, the movie revolves around traditional values, love, sentiments, and colossal faith towards the Almighty God. Particularly, it tends to inculcate immense belief towards Sri Guru Granth Saheb Ji and the Gurbani enshrined within. The film tends to enlighten one on how Guru Granth Sahib is practical Guru in this modern world. For the first time, the "true to life" ambience of pilgrimage places like Sri Harmandar Saheb (Amritsar), Sri Hazur Saheb (Nanded) and Sri Bangla Sahib (Delhi) would be shown on 35 mm format.

It has a decent love story going through ups and downs of life, splendidly told amongst heart rendering Gurbani shabads sung by legends and foot-tapping songs. Music, a spell-binding and unique fusion of tradition and modernity, with 8 Gurbani shabads and 3 songs, all by celebrity singers, is one of the major highlights of the film. Three shabads in the soundtrack are rendered by the celebrated icon, Jagjit Singh in his soothing style. One shabad has been rendered by our beloved Ishmeet Singh (Late) as his first, last and only playback in any film. Though Ishmeet is not in this carnal world, his voice in Sat Sri Akal would continue to reverberate forever across the universe. Other renowned singers embellishing the soundtrack with their melodious voices include Alka Yagnik, Sunidhi Chauhan, Abhijeet, Sadhana Sargam, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Krishna, Ravinder, Feroz Khan and Richa Sharma. The soulful music has been composed by Ravinder Singh.

The impressive star cast includes Kimi, the most established actress of the contemporary Punjabi Cinema. Manpreet Singh, a turbaned Sikh guy from Bollywood plays the male lead against Kimi. Key roles have been played by the established bollywood actors like Arun Bali and Dolly Minhas, besides Avtar Gill, Manmeet Singh, Vivek Shauq, Neelu Kohli, and Nirmal Rishi. Pooja Tandon and Sonpreet are the promising newcomers making their maiden appearance in a mega film.
Slated for worldwide release, Sat Sri Akal is likely to hit the theatres all over the world in October 2008. The Cinemascope 35 mm movie with Dolby sound is bound to enthrall audience with rich blend of a gripping heartfelt story, memorable performances, mellifluous music, celebrity voices and rich production values. The film shall set new benchmarks for filmed entertainment in Punjabi language.

Besides a good and captivating story, the Punjabi folk, good humour, romance—sans obscenity—picturesque locales, have been imparted tremendous significance in the film. Chief Trustee of Mata Triptaji Charitable Trust, Chandigarh, Mr Arvinderjit Singh was also present on the occasion.
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Daler Mehndi's first SUFI album "BISMILLAH"

2008-09-05T13:00:00.000+04:30

Recently, Daler Mehndi's first Sufi album 'BISMILLAH' was released by honorable Ms. Shila Dixit at Habitat Centre.
On the occasion we had Daler mehndi ,Rajesh Gupta the CEO,Go Bindas

Shila Dixit said, "I have earlier heard Daler's sufi in one of the concert and I just fell in love with the song.The way he sings really touched my soul, it is so beautiful that you feel God is listening to you. I told him to launch his sufi album.I wish him all the best and great success for Bismillah."

Thanking Shila Dixit,Daler Mehndi said, "I never wanted to shift from my Pop Singer image but when madam praised me and wanted that I must release a Sufi album I could not stop myself."
He told us that while rehearsing in break time he went out and gazed in the sky thinking that from somewhere God will be seen in this cosmos.He realized that the power is one whether we call is Allah,Rab,Bhagvan or Christ.
He said, "some words came from my heart'Aakhen nam hui,mai hu Bislillah' I went and called Mr.Sahu for help and told him I want a song which is all about praising Rab.The lyrics which give peace to the heart of people.

"Daler Mehndi, as a musician, performer, and song-writer, continually re-invents himself and his art."

The hallmark of "Great musician's" often lies in their ability to hone to perfection a strong and easily assimilated iconic, but singular image. It may evolve slowly and surely over the years but will always be presumed to be a natural maturing. Daler Mehndi, as a musician, performer and song - writer, defies this convention completely. He continually re-invents himself and his art at breakneck speed and illogical disjointedness. It seems as though time is always at a premium.
After creating history on Digital Mobile Space with "300 SAAL GURU DE NAAL", a two track album that has reverberated through the streets of 186 cities of INDIA bringing together 20 million people of different RELIGIONS, CASTES, CULTURES, of VARIED SOCIO-ECONOMIC backgrounds, speaking different Languages and having varied Faith partaking in ONE WALK, SINGING ONE VERSE thread together by ONE VOICE that of DALER MEHNDI
"GO BINDAS" ", a division of Sunram Systems (I) Pvt. Ltd. , which partnered with D Records and Pop Industry to witness HISTORY in the MAKING is today on the occasion of the Blessed month of RAMAZAN & EID pleased to Launch "BISMILLAH,LIVE ON DIGITAL MOBILE SPACE"
While on the same subject Mr. YK Bharadwaj, the General Manager- Entertainment of the Go Bindas said that, 'the company specializes in providing the religious and regional content in all the languages for mobile users across all platform and operators within the country as well as off shore markets. Go Bindas today is the largest aggregator of such content in the country. With the association of POP INDUSTRY and its esteemed and iconic Artist, Mr. Daler Mehndi – we assure the music lovers of the Best Content Live on their Mobile Sets.'
Mr. Rajesh,CEO of the company said that, '"VAS" and specially music on mobile contributes to 1/3rd of the entertainment on mobile industry. The Content (Alternative, Religious, Sufi, Regional) has jointly more than 50% in ratio with the Film content. Today Go Bindas is the largest aggregator in this genre with national & international tieups. Mr. Daler Mehndi is paving way for the other artists to tread this path.'

The Second Brandsmith Vintage & Classic Bike Drive

2008-09-03T22:51:00.000+04:30

The Second Brandsmith Vintage & Classic Bike Drive ...an event of its kind for the second time in Delhi

Recently, Brandsmith, a leading promotions and events company with many innovative campaigns and niche events to its credit with top Indian and international clients organised the Second Vintage Bike drive. The event made every one sing the song 'CRAZY KIYA RE...'. Forty of the world's best vintage motorbikes from the world participated in the event. Amongst the many riders was Bollywood's Bad Man 'Gulshan Grover', who was the main attraction for the people present there.

Flagged off by the Bad Man Gulshan Grover himself, the drives took a drive around the Asiad Village Complex. It was a unique experience for Delhittes. During the drive the main attraction of the viewers were the bikes of 1898 and 1930 which were almost 100 and 75 years old respectively.

Modern bikes are said to be the first choice of youngsters today but the enthusiasm of the young generation during the rally showed that old bikes have their own charm.

The second Brandsmith vintage & classic bike drive is an initiative by leading brand promotions company Brandsmith, which also successfully manages the Statesman Vintage car rally apart from other national and international events, essentially to support, preserve & encourage vintage biking in India. "Vintage bikes are often neglected with large vintage collectors focusing more on cars and hence Brandsmith came up with this drive to highlight & showcase these timeless machines, apart from providing the bikers their moment of glory," explained Rahul Mittra, CEO, Brandsmith.

Mahesh Kapoor (MD, Asiad Village Complex) congratulated Brandsmith for organising this unique achievement and said this is a wonderful event through which people will be aware about Vintage Biking in India and in the near future they will take part with more excitement.

Bollywood actor Gulshan Grover, a great vintage enthusiast himself said, "I have shared a very special relationship with Brandsmith and am delighted having participated in this year's bike drive."

On this occasion Carlos Yrigoyen (Deputy High Commissioner of Peru) with wife, Gurinder Singh, Sandeep Marwah, Mahesh Kapoor, Ramesh Nambiyar, Rahul Mittra & his wife amongst others were present there.
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An art show with a difference

2008-09-03T22:50:00.000+04:30

It was an art show with a difference. For one, all the four artists are trained in classical dance and multi tasking women, and for another, even the person inaugurating the show was a dancer and a successful lawyer. The show, 'Lighting the Way', by contemporary artists Dr Alka Raghuvanshi, Manisha Gawade, Babita Gupta and Anita Kulkarni, opened at Studio Vasant and was inaugurated by Rashmi Vaidialingam, who lauded the fluid movement in their work as she quoted a beautiful poem on the feminine power to chose who they wish to be.

All the artists are known for their fascinating insight into relationships and spirituality. Their chosen forms are abstracts and figurative with an interesting twist. They converged to put on board nearly 50 works that are in vibrant hues and use metallic colours as symbols of purity.

The art community turned up in good measure to support their fellow artists as did women multi taskers from other walks of life. Those seen admiring the works were Mukta Jain, chairperson of the FICCI Flow, wife of the Swedish Ambassador, Delice, owners of the Metropolitan hotel Kavin Gupta, diplomats Angela and Hans Hoertnagel from the Austrian Trade Commission, artists Kanchan Chander, Gagan Vij, Niren Sengupta, Sangeet Gandhi, Baljit Chaddha and Vijay Victor.

Pt. Hariprasad and Smt. Girija Inaugrated Virasat 2008

2008-09-03T22:49:00.000+04:30

On the occasion of its 31st anniversary, SPIC MACAY begins its Virasat 2008 series in Delhi and all over the country in 300 towns. Spic Macay is an affirmation of need to conserve and promote an awareness of the rich culture tapestry of India among the youth, through focus on the classical arts with its rituals, and mythology and philosophy and to facilitate an appreciation of their deeper values. The need for an inspired perspective in a world bombarded with too much information. This year it is also a celebration of the 80th year of Smt. Girija Devi and 70th year of Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia. Some of the artists who will participate in this series are Pt. Birju Maharaj, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Shri T.N. Seshagopalan, Smt. Allarmel Valli, Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, Smt. Shovana Narayan, Pt. Rajan and Sajan Mishra, Smt. Teejan Bai and others.

The Inauguration of Delhi Virasat was on 2nd September with recitals by Smt. Girija Devi and Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia at the Vice Regal Lodge, Delhi University at 6 p.m.. Virasat is a festival, comprising lecture demonstrations, performance and workshops in folk and classical arts, literature, crafts, talks, walks, theatre, films and yoga held in different education institutions. It aims at a close interaction between students and artists. Smt. Girija Devi started the concert with a few well known traditional ragas and on public demand she also sang "Kajri" where as Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia started with raag "Saraswati". On this occasion Dr. Karan Singh, Smt. Kapila Vatsayan, Raja Rajnish Singh, Jasbir Jassi, Randhir Singh, Dr. Kiran Seth, Rashmi Malik were also present there.

Virasat 2008 comprises of various aspects of our rich heritage like Classical Music and Dance, Theatre by Shri Habib Tanvir, Film Classics of directors like Satyajit Ray, Akira Kurosawa, Charlie Chaplin among others. There will be Folk Forms from North East, Sufi Qawwali, Biraha Geet by Shri Ram Kailas, Prahlad Natak by Shri Krishan Chandra Sahu, Yoga and Meditation, Talks by eminent personalities like Smt. Anjolie Ela Menon, Shri Namwar Singh, Shri Raghu Rai, Shri Dadi Pudumjee, and Heritage Walks to historical sites, Foreign Groups, Intensives and Holisitic Food. Crafts Workshops will also be held in various educational institutes by Ms.Sentila Yanger (Naga Weaving), Smt. Shanti Devi (Madhubani), Smt. Karuna Chitrakar (Patwa Painting), Shri Anis Siddiqui (Calligraphy). All the programmes in this series will be held in schools and colleges. In Virasat series SPIC MACAY plans to conduct over 1000 programmes in India and abroad.

The event was dedicated to Guru Ammannur Madhav Chakyar and Pt. Kishan Maharaj. The event was held in baithak style (informal chamber concert atmosphere) to create the traditional relationship, a humble effort to create awareness of our composite heritage amongst the youth.

Spic Macay Virasat 2008

2008-08-26T10:15:00.000+04:30

In its 31st year now, SPIC MACAY is beginning its Virasat 2008 series in Delhi and all over the country in 300 towns. The series will start in September and will continue up to December 2008. This year it is also a celebration of the 80th year of Smt. Girija Devi and 70th year of Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia. Virasat 2008 will be inaugurated by former Prime Minister Sh. I.K. Gujral and Dr. Karan Singh.

The Inauguration of Delhi Virasat will be on 2nd September with recitals by Smt. Girija Devi (Padmabhusan) and Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia (Padmavibhusan) at the Vice Regal Lodge, Delhi University at 6 p.m.. Some of the artistes who will participate in this series are Pt. Birju Maharaj, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Shri T.N. Seshagopalan, Smt. Allarmel Valli, Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, Smt. Shovana Narayan, Pt. Rajan and Sajan Mishra , Smt. Teejan Bai and others.

Virasat 2008 will comprise of various aspects of our rich heritage like Classical Music and Dance, Theatre by Shri Habib Tanvir , Film Classics of directors like Satyajit Ray, Akira Kurosawa, Charlie Chaplin among others. There will be Folk Forms from North East, Sufi Qawwali, Biraha Geet by Shri Ram Kailas , Prahlad Natak by Shri Krishan Chandra Sahu, Yoga and Meditation, Talks by eminent personalities like Smt. Anjolie Ela Menon, Shri Namwar Singh, Shri Raghu Rai, Shri Dadi Pudumjee, Heritage Walks to historical sites, Foreign Groups , Intensives and Holisitic Food. Crafts Workshops will also be held in various educational institutes by Ms.Sentila Yanger (Naga Weaving), Smt. Shanti Devi (Madhubani), Smt. Karuna Chitrakar (Patwa Painting), Shri Anis Siddiqui (Calligraphy). All the programmes in this series will be held in schools and colleges. In Virasat series SPIC MACAY plans to conduct over 1000 programmes in India and abroad.

This event is dedicated to Guru Ammannur Madhav Chakyar and Pt. Kishan Maharaj and is a humble effort to create awareness of our composite heritage amongst the youth.