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Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Delhi to be developed as a global event hub: Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra
The Delhi Government will soon launch a digital single-window clearance system for granting permission for events, aimed at simplifying and speeding up the approval process for organisers, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra announced Monday. The initiative is part of a broader push to position the Capital as a global event hub under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. At a high-level roundtable meeting with officials from the Department of Tourism, Art, Culture and Language and leading event management firms, Mishra said, 'Delhi will be developed as a global event hub for live events, entertainment, and destination weddings.' He added that the government is working to introduce policy reforms for venue allocation, and boost infrastructure to support the city's events sector. Among the proposals discussed was a roadmap to support the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector through marketing and financial support. Organisers also suggested that permission processes for events at heritage sites in Delhi be eased and GST relaxations offered to encourage destination weddings. 'Delhi has 70 to 80 heritage monuments that can be effectively used for hosting cultural and private events,' said Mishra. The roundtable, attended by senior officials and members of the Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), also flagged challenges such as high venue rental rates and limited access to public spaces. In response, Mishra said the government would ensure a 'transparent and fair' venue allocation system, and that he would bring the concerns to the attention of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Officials from the Department of Art, Culture, and Language proposed listing government-sponsored events on commercial platforms, such as BookMyShow, to increase public engagement. Stakeholders also called for the creation of an international-standard convention centre in Delhi and suggested repurposing vacant government land for event use.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
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Kohler Bold. Art Mumbai Edition Powered By Pecha Kucha | Sustainability In Design In this special episode from the Mumbai edition of Kohler Bold. Art, powered by Pecha Kucha, leading architects and design pioneers present their visions of how innovation can meet sustainability, and reveal design that dares to think climate conscious creativity to eco-friendly spaces, this event explores the bold ideas shaping the future of sustainable architecture and interior design in India and to understand what does it take to build a better Mobile App - home videos
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Delhi CM calls for promotion of cultural diversity
Underscoring Delhi's diversity, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday directed the Art, Culture and Language Department to ensure that regional festivals celebrated in the city include artists from across the States, as this would help generate greater public interest in these events. Chairing a meeting, Ms. Gupta said, 'Efforts will be made to explore possibilities for teaching non-Hindi languages to students in Delhi, helping them understand the social and cultural identities of other States.' In a statement, the Chief Minister's Office said that the meeting's objective was to enrich Delhi's cultural landscape and involve all sections of society in cultural activities. 'Delhi is not merely the Capital, but also a reflection of the country's cultural identity,' Ms. Gupta said. 'We want the art and culture of various States to reach every street and every individual.' Ms. Gupta instructed the officials to prepare a detailed report on promoting India's diverse languages in the Capital. The Chief Minister also proposed launching a student exchange programme with students from other States. This, she said, would enable students to learn about diverse cultures and lifestyles, thereby fostering mutual understanding and harmony.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta keen to promote art, culture of other states
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has emphasised the importance of promoting and expanding the art and culture of various states across the national capital, an official said on Sunday. She called for events such as women's art exhibitions, artist camps, music and dance festivals, theatre performances, and religious celebrations like Chhath Puja and Durga Puja to be organised across the city to increase public participation. The Chief Minister also said that efforts will be made to explore possibilities for teaching non-Hindi languages to children in Delhi, enabling them to understand the social and cultural identities of other states. At a recent meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, CM Gupta discussed measures to enrich Delhi's cultural landscape and involve all sections of society in cultural activities. 'Delhi is not merely the capital city but also a reflection of the country's cultural identity,' she said. 'We want the art and culture of various states to reach every street and for every individual to feel connected to it,' she said, adding that theatre and folk arts are powerful tools for spreading awareness and information, often more effectively than other forms of communication. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Art, Culture and Languages Kapil Mishra, as well as various secretaries, deputy secretaries, and senior officials from different agencies. CM Gupta noted that the Department of Art, Culture and Languages can play a vital role in this endeavour by broadening the scope of its programmes and activities. According to the Chief Minister, the department must take its initiatives beyond designated locations and bring them to the general public to enhance public participation. She directed officials to ensure that regional festivals celebrated in Delhi include artists from the respective states, as this would help generate greater public interest in these events. The Chief Minister noted that while the Department of Art, Culture and Languages has long promoted Delhi's cultural heritage, its reach must now be expanded. Highlighting Delhi's diverse population, she emphasised the growing celebration of regional festivals and directed officials to involve artists from different states in these events.
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
As I fear for my ancestral homeland Iran, I find solace in Persian music
My vintage Pioneer turntable is playing the music of the Ballarat-based duo Zöj. The voice of the Iranian singer Gelareh Pour and her Persian kamancheh, a bowed string instrument, are feeding my lounge with the song The God of Rainbows. The weather is bleak but then so is the state of the world. I try not to let my mood follow. The music helps, offering a welcome contrast to the pain, violence and despair churned out by my social media algorithm. I've been listening to Persian music a lot over the past month. Not only as a source of respite but as I strive to connect to my motherland – a place I've never been able to visit. My parents, who belong to the Bahá'í faith, left in 1979 during the Iranian Revolution. They have never returned. Iran's people are struggling through an intense period of civil unrest and suffering. Media continue to speculate about what the future holds for the country and, while the rockets have stopped for the time being, human rights organisations are reporting that the Islamic republic has turned on its own, arresting ordinary citizens, activists and members of religious minorities to 'stamp out any trace of dissent and reassert its control'. Nothing, it seems, can tend to our perpetually ailing hearts. Except, perhaps, for art. As I listen to these musicians who sing with fervour from the depths of their hearts, the Iranian people's deepest desires are made abundantly clear. Persian singing is a unique art form and traditional music is greatly influenced by Sufism – a mystical branch of Islam that emphasises purification and spirituality. Persian music is often infused with ancient poetry and, even though I'm not fluent, I still understand the essence of what is being said – the desire for eshgh, or love, and a yearning for light. Sign up to receive Guardian Australia's fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter I've not just been reconnecting through music. Rumi and Hafez, two Persian poets from the early 13th and 14th centuries, are known for their inspiring literary works, as are Saadi and Omar Khayyam, whose writings form the basis of many songs – including those of Zöj. Centuries after they were penned, these words fill me with spiritual insights, tranquility and nourishment. At a time of escalating global turbulence, music and art unite us and provide a lens into our spiritual truth. They speak to our common suffering, advocate for resilience and connection, and promote hope. They transcend boundaries and bind us together, speaking to what it is we all truly desire, no matter where we see ourselves on the political spectrum. As we search for the light and seek meaningful ways to contribute towards beauty wherever we live, we can find inspiration through the syllables and sounds emanating from the turntable. Rumi writes: Do not stray into the neighbourhood of despair. For there are hopes: they are real, they exist – Do not go in the direction of darkness – I tell you: suns exist. And therein lie the rainbows. Sign up for the Rural Network email newsletter
