Events & Updates
Palette Infinito opens at Gallery West End with an evening of art and conversation
The private preview format has long been an important part of the art world, creating an opportunity for collectors, artists and members of the art community to encounter an exhibition before its wider public opening and to engage more closely with the works and their creators
Young scholars showcase research at Ghalib Institute seminar
The inaugural session was held on September 4, followed by four sessions on September 5. The first session, chaired by Dr Safina, professor in the Department of Urdu, Jawaharlal Nehru University, featured papers on Persian language and literature in Rohilkhand, 18th-century Lucknow’s customs and manners, prose styles of the 18th century and the criticism of Waris Alvi
Continuous study and writing essential for quality academic prose: Shams Badayuni
Shams Badayuni said researchers needed to cultivate the habit of reading their own work critically, checking facts and references, evaluating the information presented and reflecting on the arguments before finalising their work
Scholars discuss selection of Ghalib’s letters
A discussion on Khutoot Ghalib Intikhab, a selection of Mirza Ghalib's letters compiled by Prof. Siddiq-ur-Rehman Kidwai, was held at Ghalib Institute, where scholars highlighted the literary, historical and cultural significance of Ghalib's correspondence
Samanvay 2026 celebrates excellence and empowerment at Indraprastha College
Indraprastha College for Women hosted Samanvay 2026, celebrating academic and co-curricular excellence. The event highlighted its legacy, student achievements, and future-focused vision, with dignitaries emphasizing women’s empowerment, innovation, and holistic education in a changing world
Amir Khusrau’s enduring legacy highlighted at Ghalib Institute Lecture
Opening with reflections on Amir Khusrau’s vast literary contributions, Professor Akhlaq Ahan led a memorial lecture at Ghalib Institute, underscoring the poet’s unmatched legacy and the continued need to engage future generations with India’s rich intellectual and cultural traditions
Indraprastha College hosts International Youth Conclave 2026 on India’s role in changing world order
Indraprastha College for Women, in collaboration with ICWA, inaugurated the International Youth Conclave 2026, bringing together scholars and students to discuss India’s foreign policy in a changing global order
Devotion, heritage and classical music take centrestage at Pandit Chatur Lal Centenary Celebration
The centrepiece of the evening was Brahmaand — a contemporary yet deeply rooted musical offering conceived and presented by Pranshu Chatur Lal, the grandson of Pandit Chatur Lal, as an intimate dialogue between tradition and the present
National Gallery of Modern Art unveils its first-ever printmaking studio with Chhapankan
This landmark initiative is being celebrated through a 7-day intensive printmaking workshop titled ‘Chhapankan’, held from March 30 to April 4 -- a confluence of tradition, technique, and contemporary artistic dialogue
HCL concerts brings Benaras Gharana confluence to the heart of Delhi
The evening on Saturday (March 28) brought together Pandit Rajendra Prasanna, alongside his sons and accomplished flautists Rajesh and Ritesh Prasanna, and grandson and child prodigy Rishal Prasanna, in a performance that seamlessly wove tradition with continuity
National Gallery of Modern Art celebrates Women’s Day with leaders, artists and cultural icons
The event featured distinguished personalities, including renowned Celebrity Nutritionist and Wellness Expert Dr. Shilpa Arora, eminent artists Jayasri Burman and Shobha Broota and Joint Secretary Lily Pandey, who shared their perspectives on women’s empowerment and creative expression
‘Ghalib Day’ commemorates timeless legacy of Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib in Delhi
On the death anniversary of Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, Anjuman Taraqqi Urdu, in collaboration with Ghalib Institute and Ghalib Academy, organised ‘Ghalib Day’ in Delhi, featuring tributes at his tomb, scholarly discussions, a novel launch, poetry recitations and a ghazal evening celebrating his enduring influence
NGMA marks India Art Fair week with after-hours celebration of Satish Gujral Centenary
The National Gallery of Modern Art, in collaboration with the Gujral Foundation, hosted an exclusive after-hours event during India Art Fair week to mark the launch of the exhibition catalogue for Satish Gujral 100, celebrating the legendary modernist’s centenary
Maharashtra Tourism Pavilion receives overwhelming response at ‘Bharat Parv 2026’ in New Delhi
The festival showcased India's cultural diversity through regional cuisines, traditional attire, handicrafts, folk arts, and music from across the country, thereby emphasizing the "unity in diversity" concept
