Eid-ul-fitr, marking the end of the holy month of ramzan, was celebrated
in Jammu and Kashmir
today a day ahead of rest of the country with religious fervour and gaiety.
Thousands of miles away from India,
the traditional Madhubani painting and several other art forms, which are on
the verge of decline in the country, have found an oasis in Japan that can
boast of a museum exclusively dedicated to their preservation.
The life of Mahatma Gandhi has been depicted in stamps brought out by
150 countries in the world including the Great
Britain, the country against whom the father of the
nation had valiantly fought against for India's independence.
Aimed at bridging the gap between the growing popularity of modern
Indian art and the degree of its exposure globally, an exhibition of
contemporary masters is set to embark on a world tour.
Namaste India seems
to have metamorphosed into its present form, becoming a window of India's socio-cultural and socio-economic mosaic
in Japan.
The festival presents a live example of the two nations complementing each
other and coming close.
The beauty of Hindustani classical music and the colourful Indian folk
tunes skimmed together as sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan mesmerised the
audience here at a concert dedicated to world peace.
Amid a hawk-eye vigil by security forces, faithful today bid adieu to
elephant God Ganesha on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi which marks the
culmination of 10-day-long festivities.
