The mask dances of Ladakh, known as Cham, unfolds the victory of good over evil. The Cham is a fascinating and lively display of religious devotion performed in various monasteries across Ladakh during the important festivals during which the dance takes the centre stage.
Every photographer looks at his or her craft differently. For some it is an expression of their own thoughts and conflicts, while others look at it as simply an artistic tool.
‘Racket Boy: Where's My Country?’ by Philip George is an entertaining read which talks about a seasoned traveler who embraced diverse roles from a factory worker, a psychiatric nurse, a bookie's runner and a banker.
About 200 children from different parts of NCR attended the event.
According to the Delhi Parks and Gardens Society, Delhi has more than 18,000 parks and gardens that are only public spaces maintained by municipal bodies, and do not include private gardens adjoining homes in Delhi.
Roy, who talked about her latest crime fiction book “Black River”, emphasized the need to bring together reading communities.
Parents interested in enrolling their children can register offline by visiting the National Book Trust, Vasant Kunj.
Moderated by Banerjee, a Professor in the Department of English at DCSE, University of Delhi, the conversation was about her latest book, celebrating the everlasting cultural impact of Bengali cinema icons Suchitra Sen and Uttam Kumar.
Russian artist Olga Levchenko held an exhibition at the Russian House here where more than 50 of her works which introduce history, culture, extraordinary nature and traditions of India, were displayed.
Venki Ramakrishan's latest book "Why We Die" tries to explore the 'over-explored' domain of ageing and healthy living. Examining recent scientific breakthroughs, he shows how cutting-edge efforts to extend lifespan by altering our natural biology raise profound questions.
