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Intl Children's Charity Announce Indian Summer Party

2009-06-25T08:45:00.001+04:30

Intl Children's Charity Announce First Fundraising Event of 2009 - Indian Summer Party, Chelsea ConservatoryPratham UK, the UK incorporated charity with the aim of raising awareness and funds for umbrella organisation Pratham, the international charity for providing universal primary education to under privileged children living in India, will be launching their fundraising activities this year

Kirtan & Hinduism specialists exchange views on ecstatic chanting

2009-06-16T21:51:00.001+04:30

Kirtan (chanting) as a vehicle of divine bliss was discussed when Dave Stringer, one of the most gifted singer of kirtan genre, and Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman, met at Truckee in California.Other topics discussed were the philosophy, spirituality and sacredness of kirtan; mantras; Sanskrit; seeing divine; Bhakti movement; encountering bliss; healing and transformational energies of

Eton Half Olympic Tri-athletes support Pratham

2009-05-29T07:05:00.001+04:30

Eton Half Olympic Tri-athletes support Pratham in its goal to bring literacy to 100 million children in India! Child literacy is an indispensable means for effective social and economic participation, contributing to human development and poverty reduction. The right to education is also a fundamental human right - UNESCO 33 tri-athletes took part in the Eton Half Olympic Triathlon on

An Evening of Indian Classical Music

2009-05-25T16:07:00.000+04:30

An evening made mesmerizing and beautiful by the purity of the melody of Shehnai by Sanjeev Shankar and Ashwani Shankar and vocal recital by Dhananjay Kaul was organised at India Habitat Centre on Sunday by Farseen Rubber Industries Limited and Spandan Communications. Padmashree Smt. Shovana Narayan added to the value of the event by her esteemed presence as the Chief Guest for the evening. M.S.

Nehru Memorial's Foundation Day Celebrated

2009-04-30T18:02:00.002+04:30

Recently a grand function was organised to mark the foundation day of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library at Teen Murti Bhawan, New Delhi. Nehru Memorial Museum and Library is a unique institution which attempts to recollect, preserve and reconstruct the history of the anti-imperialist struggle in India. It was founded on 1st April, 1966 and was envisioned as a world-class institution of advanced

Abhay Sopori's Santoor Recital

2009-04-30T17:58:00.001+04:30

Abhay Sopori's Santoor Recital @ the Annual Function of German Returnees Club of India... Recently the annual function of 'German Returnees Club of India' (GRCI) was organised at Embassy premises at Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, where the Annual Souvenir of GRCI was released which was followed by the Santoor Recital of Santoor Maestro and Music Composer Abhay Rustum Sopori which left the guests

The Untold Story at Art Junction

2009-04-30T17:56:00.000+04:30

An evening with who's-who of Delhi organised at The Lalit... Recently a grand party was thrown by Mrs Jyotsna Suri (Chairperson & Managing Director - The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group) to celebrate the unfolding of 'The Untold Story' - an exhibition of paintings and re-launch of renovated art gallery Art Junction at the Hotel premises. 'The Untold Story' was unfolded by Padma Bhushan Satish

"South Passage..." An evening to remember

2009-04-14T15:33:00.001+04:30

It was an evening to remember with the usual accompaniments of good wine, food and music for Syrian artist Nasr Warour's eclectic exhibition, 'South Passage' that saw aficionados and diplomats descending on Galerie Romain Rolland, at the Alliance Francaise centre on Friday. The exhibition opened to rave reviews. His creative repertoire abstract creations, fused with figurative elements that take

Forgotten songs of the Indian People’s Theatre Association...

2009-04-14T15:24:00.001+04:30

Recently an evening of forgotten songs of the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) by Sumangala Damodaran was organised by Nehru Memorial Museum and Library to mark their Foundation Day Celebrations.Nehru Memorial Museum and Library is a unique institution which attempts to recollect, preserve and reconstruct the history of the anti-imperialist struggle in India. It was founded on 1st April

Sunshine Boys

2009-04-14T15:07:00.001+04:30

APB's maiden production is an adaptation of Neil Simon's "Sunshine Boys". The original script set in New York City in the sixties is adapted by corporate lawyer Percival Billimoria to contemporary India and featured a scene in a Mumbai chawl. The adaptation of "Sunshine Boys" ran to a full house at the India Habitat Centre and received a standing ovation.The play was also directed by Percival

"Mohe Bhaaye Na Doori Aisi Kanha Fagun Mein..." - An evening of Indian Classical Music to celebrate International Women's Day

2009-03-15T15:15:00.001+03:30

To mark the International Women's Day, recently an evening of Indian Classical Music dedicated to women was organised by Samraat Club Delhi Central (affiliated to Samraat Club International) in association with SABA Communications at Amaltas Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The musical evening had a performance by young and talented Ishita Aniruddha Thatte (Vocal) in Hindustani

Folk Music Ensemble

2009-03-05T08:18:00.001+03:30

Wonderful presentation of 'Folk Music Ensemble'... Composed & conducted by Santoor Maestro & Music Composer Abhay Rustum SoporiRenowned Santoor maestro and music composer Abhay Rustum Sopori has been acclaimed both nationally and internationally. He is the country's youngest artist who has established his versatility in the domain of music both as a Santoor maestro & composer. His constant

Yeh Dil Maange More...Mid-Night Fashion Bazaar @ Aqua

2009-02-12T18:57:00.000+03:30

Keeping in mind the spirit of "Valentine's Day" recently a unique and'Midnight Fashion Bazaar' of its kind was organised by the Park Hotel& Fashion Forecast. The event was dedicated to all the fashion lovers.The fashion fiesta showcased the creations of the young and upcomingfashion designers, consisting of clothes, nails art, accessories,bags, candles, chocolates and some personalized gift

"TOGETHER FOR PEACE" - A nation wide campaign of youth against terrorism & violence concluded

2009-01-31T12:39:00.000+03:30

A nation wide campaign of youth against terrorism & violence concluded....New Delhi, 30th January 2009: NYKS organized closing function of the nation-wide campaign against terrorism & violence "TOGETHER FOR PEACE" on 29th & 30th of January, 2009 in Mavalankar Hall, where 1000 male & female youth (02 from each district) from 500 districts NYKS took part. Mobilizing Youth against Terrorism

Special Screening of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE organised by Robin Raina Foundation

2009-01-31T12:28:00.000+03:30

Recently Robin Raina Foundation organised the special screening of "SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE" at Spice World, Noida. The show was specially organised for the underprivileged children of the society who are residing in various SLUMS of Delhi and children of Raina-Shine School. Robin Raina Foundation is working for the upliftment of the standard of these slums with focus area of SLUM JJ COLONY for

Music Legend Pandit Bhajan Sopori awarded

2009-01-29T11:22:00.001+03:30

Legendary Santoor Maestro and Music Composer Pandit Bhajan Sopori has been honoured with the prestigious "Baba Allaudin Khan Award". The award was presented to him in a glittering function in Delhi at India Habitat Center. Pandit Sopori has been honoured for his lifetime service to the field of music and culture. He was felicitated by presenting him with a memento, shawl and bouquet. Pandit

Soothing Rajasthani Folk Music mesmerised Delhiites

2009-01-29T11:19:00.000+03:30

Traditional Indian art, music and culture is very big and it's nothing when it comes to promoting because its roots are deep enough and the effect is amazing enough. In India, culture of various states increases the impact much more. Spectacular effect of such regional art was seen recently at the India Habitat Centre in the capital with an evening of Rajasthani Folk Music organised by

Eighteen U.S. NRIs Honored in New Delhi

2009-01-29T07:59:00.001+03:30

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- Dr. Shan Nair, Co-founder of Nair & Co., a leading global integrated solution provider helping companies expand internationally, has won the 2008 'Hind Rattan' also known as the 'Jewel of India' award, which is presented by the Non Resident Indian (NRI) Welfare Society of India, a prestigious global non-profit

Jammu & Kashmir Dastkar Pradarshani and Sanskritik Programme.. "YUVA KRITI"

2009-01-27T10:08:00.000+03:30

Delhi, 24 January 2009: Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India has organised a three-day (23-25 January 2009) J&K Dastkar Pradarshani and Sanskritik programme "Yuva Kriti" at cultural hub 'Dilli Haat' at Pitmpura. In "Yuva Kriti", 28 Stalls have been installed where handicraft products and folk cultural activities by

"Learning Lighthouse" - Defines the extra edge over all the regular foundation schools

2009-01-23T21:41:00.000+03:30

With the nursery admission season in full swing,, parents all over are a harried lot. However they do have a reason to rejoice with the new opening of "Learning Lighthouse" a pre- school located strategically in the heart of Gurgaon D-4 A/8, Sahtoot Marg, DLF Phase - L. The Launch function of Learning Lighthouse was organised recently. Where Vikram M. Thapar (Chairman - Thapar Group &

NRI Institute Celebrates Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2009

2009-01-20T11:11:00.000+03:30

NRI Institute celebrated the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, 09. The two-day event started with a grand reception hosted by the British High Commissioner to India Sir Richard Stagg for the delegates of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas on 9th January. The theme for Pravasi Divas this year was "NRIs be Partners in India's Progress". The event was inaugurated by Dr Justice A R Lakshmanan (Chairman Law

Commonsense, Compassion and Tolerance

2009-01-10T09:44:00.001+03:30

By Dr Elizabeth Menon, UK It usually takes a disaster to bring people together at lightening speed. However unfortunate may these situations be, commonsense takes over and one gets to see the goodness in human beings, irrespective of who they are or where they come from - at least one hopes that commonsense prevail. This collective behaviour could be dictated by religion, politics, terrorism

"Want to prove myself as an all-rounder" : Shampy Singh

2009-01-08T09:15:00.000+03:30

Indi-pop has been a strongest part of our music industry and especially the Punjabi pop has played a vital role in making it so popular. Singers like Gurdas Mann, Daler Mehandi, Sukhbir, Bhuppi, Hans Raj Hans, Mika Singh, Harbhajan Mann & others have given it new highs and unlike these who have made the difference, upcoming singer Shampy Singh is ready to take it to new highs and with

Nationwide youth campaign against terrorism... "TOGETHER FOR PEACE"

2008-12-28T22:03:00.000+03:30

Launch of nationwide youth campaign against terrorism..."TOGETHER FOR PEACE"New Delhi, 18 December 2008: The recent terrorist attack on Mumbai has left a sense of anguish and shock among people all over the nation. It has posed a serious challenge to the security and integrity of our nation. The youth volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan have always risen in the hour of crisis to serve

9th CRY Cadence Corporate Citizenship Challenge

2008-12-28T22:01:00.000+03:30

Giving Free and Quality Education a Sporting Chance..New Delhi, December 6, 2008: For the ninth successive year, CRY - Child Rights and You and Cadence Design Systems combine sport and corporate citizenship to bring the 9th CRY Cadence Corporate Citizenship Challenge - 5Cs on December 6 and 7, 2008.The spirit of this partnership is all about creating awareness and sensitizing people to child