IGNCA

May 25, 2024 10:04 PM

Celebrating India’s Rich Cultural Heritage: IGNCA and Prasar Bharati’s New Collaboration

Get ready to witness the vibrant cultural programs of the country's leading art institution, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), on Doordarshan's channel, DD Bharati, every Sunday. This unique initiative marks a significant step where a government institution presents its work to the public professionally. Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, the Member Secretary of IGNCA, aims to showcase the various dimensions of India's rich culture through this weekly cultural program. He stated, "In...

May 16, 2024 5:29 PM

Renowned writer Malti Joshi passes away at 90

Malti Joshi, a celebrated writer and recipient of the Padma Shri award, died at the age of 90 on Wednesday. Joshi had been battling cancer for some time and breathed her last at her son Sachchidanand Joshi's residence in Delhi. Sachchidanand Joshi, a distinguished litterateur, serves as the member secretary of the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA). Malti Joshi was known for her prolific literary contributions, with over fifty collections of stories in Hindi and Marathi to her c...

Arab illustration of the Jackal Dimnah and the lion Pingalaka; at the lake, is one of the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian inter-related collection of animal fables in verse and prose. The original Sanskrit work, which some scholars believe was composed in the 3rd century BCE. A New Persian version from the 12th century became known as Kal?leh o Demneh. The book in different form is also known as The Fables of Bidpai. 13th century. (Photo by: Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

May 14, 2024 2:06 PM

UNESCO adds three Indian literary masterpieces to Memory of the World Register

Three Indian literary masterpieces have been added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. The inclusion of the 'Ramcharitmanas', 'Panchatantra', and 'Sahṛdayāloka-Locana' in the register highlights the significance of preserving and celebrating diverse narratives and artistic expressions that shape our shared humanity, the Ministry of Culture said in a statement. 'Sahṛdayaloka-Locana', 'Panchatantra', and 'Ramcharitmanas' were authored by renowned figures such as A...