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ART AND CULTURE - September 2022

Sep 2022

Sep 15, 2026

Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition inaugurated in Mumbai

Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 13 September 2026 in Mumbai, organized by the Asiatic Society of Mumbai. The event highlighted preservation, digitisation, and promotion of India's knowledge traditions for future generations. Shah discussed Indology, covering history, archaeology, linguistics, philosophy, literature, grammar, epigraphy, and numismatics. The exhibition aims to showcase manuscripts, rare books, and artefacts to scholars and the public, while encouraging digitisation and access to rare materials. The organisers emphasised collaborations with libraries, universities, and cultural institutions to sustain research. The inauguration underscored government support for heritage and safeguarding India’s intellectual heritage for posterity.

Inauguration date and location: 13 September 2026, Mumbai.
Amit Shah officiated the event.
Focus on preservation, digitisation, and promotion of knowledge traditions.
Indology fields enumerated (history, archaeology, linguistics, etc.).
Aims to digitise manuscripts and collaborate with libraries and universities.

Sep 10, 2026

Vice President releases Bhupen Hazarika biography in Assam

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released Bhupen Hazarika: Hundred Years of a Wandering Songs at Gauhati University, Assam, in September 2026. The book surveys the life and enduring contributions of the Assamese singer, composer, and cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika. The ceremony also laid a foundation stone for infrastructure projects valued at ₹110 crore. The event celebrated Hazarika’s influence on regional and national culture and showcased ongoing investment in cultural infrastructure in Assam. Attendees included literary figures, artists, and government representatives, who highlighted the cross‑regional impact of Hazarika’s repertoire and public works linked to the occasion.

Book release by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Gauhati University.
Bhupen Hazarika: Hundred Years of a Wandering Songs documents his life.
Foundation stone for ₹110 crore infrastructure projects announced.
Event underscored Hazarika’s cultural influence across Assam and India.
Dignitaries from government and arts communities attended.

Sep 08, 2026

First International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir opens in Srinagar

The First International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 opened in Srinagar at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on 7 September 2026. The four-day festival, themed Rang-e-Cinema, is organized by the DIPR, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, in collaboration with the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). The event aims to showcase regional cinema, foster cultural exchange, and strengthen the region's link with the global film industry. Delegations from filmmakers, artists, and journalists attended, with screenings across multiple venues. Organisers emphasized training workshops, panel discussions on creative expression, and opportunities for aspiring artists from hill regions. Local audiences welcomed the festival as a platform for dialogue, tourism, and economic activity.

IFFJK 2026 opened in Srinagar on 7 September.
Festival runs for four days; Rang-e-Cinema theme.
Organised by DIPR in partnership with NFDC.
Shows regional cinema; aims for cultural exchange.
Workshops, panels, and opportunities for hill-region artists.

Vice-President releases stamp to mark Dinamalar's 75th anniversary

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in Chennai to mark the 75th anniversary of the Tamil daily Dinamalar. The ceremony honoured the newspaper's journalism and public-service ethos, with notes on its coverage of civic issues and education-related content. The founder T. V. Ramasubbaiyer was remembered for shaping the newspaper and its Pattam educational supplement, which supports students and learning initiatives. The stamp release coincided with broader celebrations of Dinamalar's contributions to media, language heritage, and cultural dialogue in Tamil Nadu. The ceremony featured dignitaries who spoke about press freedom and regional journalism, and the stamp will be issued by India Post for nationwide access.

Stamp released in Chennai for Dinamalar's 75th anniversary.
Dinamalar's journalism and public-service ethos highlighted.
Pattam educational supplement noted for student support.
Dignitaries spoke on press freedom and regional journalism.
Stamp to be issued by India Post nationwide.

Aug 26, 2026

MALHAR 2026 classical music festival inaugurated in Delhi

Vice President inaugurated MALHAR 2026, a monsoon-themed classical music festival in New Delhi. The event is organized by Antar Hriday Connect and aims to promote traditional Indian music among youth. The festival offered free classical concerts, workshops, and opportunities for young audiences to experience ragas and performances by leading artists. Organisers said MALHAR 2026 would run during the monsoon season and encourage students and families to engage with culture. The Vice President highlighted the importance of sustaining India's musical heritage and creating accessible cultural experiences for varied audiences across the country. The festival included concerts across venues and drew participants from several states.

MALHAR 2026 inaugurated by Vice President in Delhi
Monsoon-themed festival promoting classical Indian music
Free concerts and youth-focused workshops
Organised by Antar Hriday Connect
Aims to make culture accessible to diverse audiences

Aug 04, 2026

Satish Gujral Commemorative Stamp Released by DoP

The Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the birth centenary of renowned artist and architect Satish Gujral. The stamp showcased his contributions across painting, sculpture, murals, architecture, and literature, and was unveiled at a ceremony held at Bikaner House, New Delhi. The release follows other memorials recognizing Gujral’s interdisciplinary work in Indian art and public life. Officials emphasized the stamp's role in promoting national heritage and cultural diplomacy. The event highlighted how philately can celebrate artistic legacies and inspire future generations to engage with India’s modernist art and architecture. Collectors and museums anticipate increased interest in Gujral’s works and related archival materials.

Commemorative stamp released for Satish Gujral’s birth centenary.
Stamp features Gujral’s diverse contributions in art and architecture.
Unveiled at Bikaner House, New Delhi.
Promotes national heritage and cultural diplomacy through philately.
Expected boost in interest for Gujral’s works and archives.

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