India

Language, hospitality and discomfort in the work of Mithu Sen
mOTHERTONGUE is a dense, mid-career survey of Bengal-born artist Mithu Sen that escapes simple definitions.

More than a singular image: Womanhood through the work of four photographers
ArtsHub examines the ways female photographers are shedding light on authentic narratives of womanhood.

2013 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne program unveiled in Mumbai
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne recently revealed its 2013 program at a ceremony in Mumbai.

Bollywood singers head to Canada
Some of the biggest names in Bollywood are making their way to Vancouver to perform as part of the Times…

Indian police use The Beatles to educate pedestrians
Police in the Indian city of Kolkata are using The Beatles ‘Abbey Road’ cover to educate pedestrians on the dangers…

Artists come out in droves to stop violence against women
One Billion Rising campaigners used Valentine's Day to promote putting an end to gender-based violence, echoing the uprising in India.

Publishing still industry booming in India
Despite the ready availability of e-readers in India, the paper book is still drawing just as much attention, with the…

Jaipur literary festival told to snub Rushdie supporters
A group of Muslim clerics have asked the Jaipur literary festival to cancel talks by speakers who were previously involved…

Mother of 88 paints for school fees
An artist, mother and childcare worker painted for 72 hours straight to raise money for the 88 children in her…

India’s first arts biennale kicks off
The small Indian city of Kochi is hosting India’s first ever arts biennale festival which will feature the works of…