Music and arts across South Asia

Fatima Bhutto’s new book The Runaways is set to be released this year in October. The Runaways follow her best-selling debut book Songs of...

By Dr.Lopamudra Maitra Bajpai A cherished exhibit on shelves in gift shops in Sri Lanka is the country’s indigenous wooden...

By Dr.Lopamudra Maitra Bajpai Chewing “bulath” or betel leaves is an ancient tradition across South and South-east Asia and also...

Colombo, February 16 (newsin.asia): Sri Lanka and Bangladesh both which are founded on pride in their mother languages, Sinhala, Tamil...

Colombo, February 8 (newsin.asia): Wednesday’s stunning performance by a symphony orchestra comprising Sri Lankan and Indian musicians under the baton...

Mumbai, February 6 (newsin.asia): The singer has recently completed a series of concerts worldwide, paying tribute to his legendary uncle...

By Purnima Pilapitiya Colombo, February 5 (Sunday Times): When Bangladeshi band Chirkutt took the stage at the 2018 Fairway Galle...

New Delhi, January 25 (newsin.asia): South Indian music director Ilayaraja is among three outstanding personalities who will be receiving India's...

Here is a selection of songs from recent Pakistani films including Arth – The Destination and in Bin Roye  ...