The Vatican Museums have launched a new YouTube channel and updated their website offering high-resolution images of their masterpieces along with mobile-friendly information. The Musei Vaticani YouTube channel shows a number of short visual tours of some of its collections and a range of promotional videos highlighting tours and services offeredContinue Reading

London: A giant Indian flag comprising 900 chrysanthemums from Assam, Sikkim and other states is coming up for a major Orchid Festival from Saturday, bringing the sounds, colours, food and music from India at the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, southwest London. The festival includes an Indian street thatContinue Reading

Los Angeles: Indian-origin British actor Dev Patel has received an Oscar nomination for his acting in “Lion”, which is set in India and Australia. He will be vying for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 89th Academy Awards, to be held here on February 26. Other nominees areContinue Reading

Thiruvananthapuram : Cultural activist Soorya Krishnamoorthy will bring to stage a mega show based on the Bible. Titled Ente Rakshakan (My Saviour), the show is set to go on stage on January 20 at the Salvation Army School grounds here. Archbishop of Thiruvananthapuram Soosa Pakiam M., and Mr. Krishnamoorthy heldContinue Reading

Bhopal: The majestic ‘Parrot Lady’, a 12th century stone sculpture of a woman adorned in various ornaments conversing with a parrot, is all set to return to its original abode in Khajuraho, a tourist hub of Madhya Pradesh known for its temples decorated with erotic art. Some historians are ofContinue Reading

December 27, is the feast of the church of Nossa Senhora De Penha De França. The church is replete with architectural details that tell us stories of the past. It was recently reopened for services after going through another cycle of renovation Maria de Lourdes Bravo da Costa Rodrigues. TheContinue Reading

Liverpool, England : Scientists at a university in Liverpool recently unveiled what they say is the most realistic portrait ever created of St. Nicholas of Myra, the popular 4th Century bishop best known as the inspiration for the modern-day figure of Santa Claus. Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University’s FaceContinue Reading

Thiruvanathapuram: Harsh realities of migration and displacement will find a special place in the 21st edition of International Film festival of Kerala, which will get underway here from December 9-16. An exclusive package of eight films, curated by famous festival programmer and critic Paolo Bertolin, will show various phases ofContinue Reading