In this column you can read about the news of the Art & Culture, stage PLay, Natak, Sangeet Sabha, Nritya Natika etc.
Jodhpur, October 23 The second day of the five-day Jodhpur RIFF 2026 brought together Indian and international folk musicians, dancers and performers at Mehrangarh Fort and other heritage venues across Jodhpur on Friday. From devotional songs at Jaswant Thada at dawn to late-night performances at Salim Kot, the festival offered audiences a vibrant celebration of…
Five-day festival brings together more than 250 folk artists from India and abroad The 20th edition of the Jodhpur Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) will be held at Mehrangarh Fort from October 22 to 26, bringing together more than 250 folk musicians and performers from Rajasthan, India and across the world. Organised by the Mehrangarh…
Statewide awards to recognise restaurants and culinary professionals, alongside a separate Top 100 Restaurants of Rajasthan list The Leadership Gazette is inviting nominations for Rajasthan Culinary Icons 2027, with the awards ceremony scheduled for 1 March 2027 in Jaipur. The programme will recognise food businesses and culinary professionals across Rajasthan, with nominations closing on 5…
The Rajasthan Tourism Department will organise the two-day Marwar Festival 2026 on October 24 and 25, showcasing the region’s rich folk culture, traditions and artistic heritage. Events will be held at Mehrangarh Fort, Government Umaid Stadium, Samrat Ashok Udyan and the sand dunes of Osian. Entry to all programmes will be free. Day One: Heritage…
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Art, Culture and Archaeology Diya Kumari on Friday reviewed ongoing museum projects across Rajasthan at a meeting held at the Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Shuchi Tyagi, Secretary of Art, Culture and Archaeology, and Pankaj Dhirendra, Director of the Department of Archaeology and Museums. Progress was reviewed at…
Nine personnel of Rajasthan Police’s Tourist Assistance Force (TAF), currently learning French, participated in the French music performance Le Voyage de Rézé at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC), Jaipur. The event was organised under the France–India Year of Innovation 2026 to promote cultural exchange and interaction with French and Francophone artists. French Training for 22…
Forest Dept, ISRO among winners The release announces winners across several categories of the Onam Tourism Week 2026 celebrations held from August 24–30, including government departments, central government institutions, PSUs, local bodies, banking, visual and audio art forms, illuminations, Pookalam, Thiruvathira, and processions. Key winners The release concludes by noting that the awards recognise the…
As the evening light gently fades over Kanakakkunnu, the iconic landmark in the capital city shines brightly in a festive glow. With resplendent lights, the rhythmic sound of Chendamelam, traditional art and crafts, digital games, startup innovations, and interactive setups, visitors are pulled into the mesmeric Onam festivity as Kerala’s distinctive festival stands out not…
On the blessed occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the annual Mehfil, Fateha and Dua were held with deep devotion and reverence at the historic Dargah Sharif, Ajmer by the Chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council and successor of the spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah Syed Naseruddin Chishty. The religious gathering witnessed prayers and Fateha seeking…
MUMBAI/UDAIPUR, July 29 Heritage conservation, responsible stewardship and the future of philanthropy took centre stage at a special dialogue titled “The Legacy of Mewar: Heritage Conservation, Tradition, Leadership and Philanthropy.” The event brought together heritage experts, philanthropists and corporate leaders to discuss the preservation of India’s rich cultural legacy. The programme began with a networking…
