The lost music of the rababis

T his year, Kartarpur saw very few yatrees owing to the Indo-Pak military standoff. Bhai Mardana, a lifelong companion of Guru Nanak, played the rabab and is credited with composing the shabads and kirtans of Nanak, hymns still sung in gurdwaras today. His descendants, known as the rababis,. Continue reading The lost music of the rababis

Social Media Is Changing Japan’s Everyday Language

The Cultural Affairs Agency has, for the first time, surveyed how the spread of social media is affecting the Japanese language in its annual survey on public opinion regarding the national language, revealing that nearly 90 percent of respondents believe there is some impact. Continue reading Social Media Is Changing Japan’s Everyday Language

Social Media Is Changing Japan’s Everyday Language

The Cultural Affairs Agency has, for the first time, surveyed how the spread of social media is affecting the Japanese language in its annual survey on public opinion regarding the national language, revealing that nearly 90 percent of respondents believe there is some impact. Continue reading Social Media Is Changing Japan’s Everyday Language

Social Media Is Changing Japan’s Everyday Language

The Cultural Affairs Agency has, for the first time, surveyed how the spread of social media is affecting the Japanese language in its annual survey on public opinion regarding the national language, revealing that nearly 90 percent of respondents believe there is some impact. Continue reading Social Media Is Changing Japan’s Everyday Language

Social Media Is Changing Japan’s Everyday Language

The Cultural Affairs Agency has, for the first time, surveyed how the spread of social media is affecting the Japanese language in its annual survey on public opinion regarding the national language, revealing that nearly 90 percent of respondents believe there is some impact. Continue reading Social Media Is Changing Japan’s Everyday Language

Social Media Is Changing Japan’s Everyday Language

The Cultural Affairs Agency has, for the first time, surveyed how the spread of social media is affecting the Japanese language in its annual survey on public opinion regarding the national language, revealing that nearly 90 percent of respondents believe there is some impact. Continue reading Social Media Is Changing Japan’s Everyday Language

Pune: Divya Kala Mela To Begin At PWD Ground In New Sangvi Tomorrow; Union Minister Virendra Kumar To Inaugurate

The mela aligns with the government’s “Vocal for Local” initiative, providing a platform for Divyang artisans to promote their products and expand their market reach Continue reading Pune: Divya Kala Mela To Begin At PWD Ground In New Sangvi Tomorrow; Union Minister Virendra Kumar To Inaugurate

Kolkata’s IEM unveils India’s first 3D-printed Durga idol

The project, led by the Department of Mechanical Engineerings 3D Printing Lab, reflects an unusual but striking fusion of culture, sustainability, and modern technology. Continue reading Kolkata’s IEM unveils India’s first 3D-printed Durga idol

Mumbai Durga Puja To Showcase Bengal’s Folk Culture With Chhau Dance & Baul Music

Chhau, an art form that uses dance, elaborate costumes, and music to enact stories from Hindu mythology, has varied local forms, with distinct versions in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Purulia Chhau uses colourful masks, hand movements, and steps to enact stories. The dance is inscribed in UNESCO’s representative list of intangible cultural heritage. Continue reading Mumbai Durga Puja To Showcase Bengal’s Folk Culture With Chhau Dance & Baul Music