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Guru Gobind Singh Ji : The Saint Soldier
Guru Gobind Singh, (1666–1708) the 10th and last master of the Sikhs, was born on 7th day of the month of POH, samvat 1723, (22nd December, 1666 AD ) at Patna Sahib in Bihar. Guru […]
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Breaking News
Israeli tourist, homestay operator gang-raped, their male friends attacked in Karnataka
KOPPAL, KARNATAKA (TIP): Two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist, were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing on the banks of Sanapur Lake near Hampi, police said on Saturday, March 8. The incident occurred around 11 pm […]
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NJ SYMPHONY PRESENTS BRAHMS & CHOPIN AND OPENS WITH ARTISTIC PARTNER’S CREATION ‘CAN YOU SEE?’
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Symphony presents new Resident Artistic Partner Allison Loggins-Hull’s ‘Can You See?,’ as opening piece, with three performances in NJ locations (see program below) of Brahms and Chopin with Christoph […]
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NJ SYMPHONY RINGS IN NEW YEAR WITH HD HOLST’S ‘THE PLANETS’
By Mabel Pais “What the New Jersey Symphony has established, bringing music to the Garden State in schools and in six different cities, is a sincere accomplishment. And it’s never been better.” – nj.com The […]
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YOUTH MUSICIANS IN PEACE CONCERT PERFORM ON INSTRUMENTS RESTORED FROM HOLOCAUST
By Mabel Pais Wharton Arts’ musicians will present A Concert for Peace with ‘Violins of Hope,’ a poignant tribute to human resilience and the power of music, on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. […]
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RING IN THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE WITH NJ SYMPHONY
By Mabel Pais The New Jersey Symphony will present a special performance for the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration ringing in the Year of the Snake. Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct the performance on […]
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Odisha: A journey through history, culture, tradition and architecture
Odisha’s history, culture, tradition, and architecture are intertwined in a rich tapestry that reflects its ancient glory and resilience. From the grandeur of the Kalinga Empire to the magnificence of the Jagannath Temple and the […]
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Bhubaneswar: The Temple City and venue of 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Bhubaneswar, famously known as the Temple City of India, is a harmonious blend of ancient heritage and modern urbanization. Located in Odisha, Bhubaneswar’s unique identity stems from its status as a repository of Indian temple […]
India
Shyam Benegal: 14 December 1934 – 23 December 2024
Prolific arthouse auteur whose lens captured the many realities of India His lens empathetic, rooted to the Indian reality and always political, Shyam Benegal was the arthouse pioneer who rewrote the rules of cinema with […]
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NORTH TO SHORE FEST: INVITES ARTISTS FOR 2025 COMPETITION
By Mabel Pais The ‘North to Shore’ Festival, New Jersey’s Three-City Summer Festival in collaboration with its local advisory groups, now welcomes local artists and organizations in the arts: music, film, comedy and more – […]
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Ustad Zakir Hussain: Tabla loses its vibrant voice
The tabla fell silent as Ustad Zakir Hussain (1951-2024), one of the greatest global ambassadors of Indian classical music, passed away on Monday (December 16, 2024) after a brief illness in San Francisco, California. A […]
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ROCK BAND PARTNERS WITH TEXAS BASED NGO FOR HURRICANE HELENE’S SEVERELY DEVASTATED AREAS
By Mabel Pais JET BLACK ROSES, the country rock band, releases their new song, ‘Carolina Blue,’ which was written and recorded within the first two weeks following Hurricane Helene’s devastation of the North Carolina mountains. […]
Dance
MUSICA VIVA NY PERFORMS FUSION OF HINDUSTANI-WESTERN MUSIC
By Mabel Pais “Musica Viva NY: sounds of the city…with a commitment to new music and diverse composers, New York City choir Musica Viva NY is paving the way for daring collaborations” – Choir & […]
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ENJOY FREE CONCERTS THIS SEASON BY NJ’S PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION
By Mabel Pais Wharton Arts, New Jersey’s largest not-for-profit community performing arts education organization, will present several free concerts during the 2024-25 season at Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield Avenue, Summit, New Jersey. Wharton […]
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WITNESS THE SOULFUL MUSIC OF KAILASH KHER & KAILASA
By Mabel Pais Witness the soulful rendition of Kailash Kher and his band Kailasa as they perform on October 19, 2024 at International House, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 (ihouse-nyc.org – 212-316-8400). KAILASH […]
GUATEMALA
THE EMBASSY OF INDIA IN GUATEMALA HOSTS NAVRATRI CELEBRATIONS
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India, in collaboration with the Indian community, celebrated the vibrant Navratri festival on Saturday, October 13, 2024, at the Chancery premises. Embassy has been actively involved in promoting Indian […]
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INDIGENOUS SOUNDS OF INDIA FUSE WITH CHORAL MUSIC
By Mabel Pais New York City’s leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, launches its 2024-25 season with SOUNDSCAPES, a multicultural project fusing choral music with the indigenous sounds of India on Sunday, September 29, 2024, […]
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NJ SYMPHONY CELEBRATES SEASON OPENING GALA
By Mabel Pais “This extraordinary volume (‘Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness,’) edited by Renée Fleming is the most comprehensive compilation of the role of music in every aspect of life, […]
Business & Economics
Apple eyes bigger slice of India’s streaming market with Airtel deal
Bengaluru (TIP)- Apple is tying up with India’s Airtel to offer the telecom firm’s premium customers its music and video streaming services for free, potentially giving the US firm access to thousands of consumers in […]
Breaking News
42nd India Day Parade carries the message “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”- the world is a family
NEW YORK CITY (TIP): With 26 floats and scores of marching groups, the New York City came alive on Sunday, August 18, as the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) hosted the world’s largest annual India […]
NY/NJ/CT
A Conversation with Dr. Avinash Gupta, President of FIA NY NJ CT NE on the forthcoming India Day Parade in New York City
The India Day Parade organized by the FIA NY NJ CT NE in New York City is billed as the largest India Day Parade outside of India. And it is just a few days away. […]
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ENCOURAGES CAREERS IN MUSIC
By Mabel Pais Wharton Arts, New Jersey’s largest non-profit community performing arts education center, awards the George Marriner Maull Careers in Music Scholarship Award to Karri Li. Karri Li, a flutist in the New Jersey […]
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SIX HUNDRED DYNAMIC WOMEN FUNDRAISE FOR VITAL ASPECTS OF NJPAC
By Mabel Pais It’s time to set our sights on a cherished spring tradition — the Women@NJPAC Annual Spring Luncheon & Auction! Join us alongside nearly 600 of New Jersey’s most dynamic women — from […]
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EXPLORE THE BLISS OF “TISRA” AT NJPAC
By Mabel Pais Experience the richness, depth and joy of Indian classical music with Zakir Hussain, Sabir Khan and Debopriya Chatterjee performing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on April 13, 2024 at […]
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WITNESS LUKE SKYWALKER IN FINAL CLIMACTIC DUEL IN LIVE-TO-FILM CONCERT
“What the New Jersey Symphony has established, bringing music to the Garden State in schools and in six different cities, is a sincere accomplishment. And it’s never been better.” – nj.com The New Jersey Symphony […]