Abhinaya is the representational aspect of dance where a text or poem is interpreted by the dancer to evoke “rasa” in the spectators. It deals with the sentiment...
Every year World Book and Copyright Day is being observed on 23 April to promote reading, publishing and copyright. The day seeks to encourage everyone and in particular...
India has formally ratified the WTO’s (World Trade Organisation) Trade Facilitation Agreement, which aims at easing customs procedures to boost commerce. In this regard, India’s WTO ambassador Anjali...
Bollywood actor Salman Khan was named as the goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Olympics to be held in August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro,...
During the Mughal period, and especially under Akbar’s reign, temple music was largely overshadowed by the Darbar Sangeet, in which music was composed mainly to eulogise patrons. The...
Music is as old as our civilization.The presence of music / dance in Indus Valley Civilization is evident from some musical instruments, such as the arched or bow-shaped...
The Gandhara School of art had developed in first century AD along with Mathura School during reign of Kushana emperor Kanishka. Both Shakas and Kushans were patrons of...
1. The Cheraman Juma Masjid is located in which state of India? [A]Karnataka [B]Telangana [C]Kerala [D]Andhra Pradesh Answer: KeralaNotes: The Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Methala,...
Which Chinese professor has been honoured with the 2013 Dr. George Grierson prize for promoting Hindi? [A]Yang Lian [B]Xu Jinglei [C]Ge Fuping [D]Zhao Wei Show Answer Ge Fuping...
