New Delhi: If someone says the passion of following comics is a pass, he is not just joking but probably is daydreaming too. The scene at the annual comic conventions second edition in the capital saw a sea of comic-lovers thronging the venue where an array of popular characters like 'Chota Bheem', 'Shambhu' and 'Supandi' was on display for public.
People from all the age-groups came out to revel in nostalgia & walk their children through memories.
The event showcased a huge range of heroes, both new and old. Many popular names from Indian comic universe mingled with Jedi knights, Manga Samurais and the Avengers.
As the festivities of the Convention came alive, many comic characters descended upon an infectiously enthusiastic crowd in Dilli Haat. Comic enthusiasts walked into the venue dressed as their favourite stars; from Poison Ivy to sleeping beauty to the Amul girl they were all there, having fun along with the crowds. ...
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07:21 PM, Feb 19, 2012
New Delhi: The seemingly fading world of comics is set to come alive again as Indian comic book aficionados relive their favourite comic moments at the second edition of the Annual Indian Comic Convention. The Comic Con starts on February 17 at Dilli Haat, New Delhi. What's being called the biggest celebration of comics in India, the event is spread over three days. It will feature a bunch of exciting...
03:36 PM, Feb 17, 2012
New Delhi: They entertained, educated and enlivened our lives with their talent and sheer brilliance. As another year draws to a close, it is time to remember their magic and say adieu once again to some of those who left us in 2011. Bhimsen Joshi: In what was described as the sun setting on Indian classical music, the iconic Hindustani music vocalist passed away at his hometown Pune Jan 24...
05:26 PM, Dec 23, 2011
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The single biggest reason I love the Oscars (apart from the fact that it's a traffic generator for the website I work for) is that ...
12:35 PM, Sep 17, 2011
New Delhi: A comic book style doodle featuring the Anant Pai welcomed Google users in India on his 82nd birth anniversary. The doodle drawn in classic Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle style shows Uncle Pai, as Anant Pai was known to millions of young readers, surrounded by Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle comic books. Anant Pai was born on September 17, 1929 at Karkala, Karnataka. A scientist by education, but...
07:22 AM, Sep 17, 2011
New Delhi: Anant Pai, better known as Uncle Pai, creator of Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle comics has died at the age of 81. Amar Chitra Katha has shown millions of Indians the route to their roots. Tinkle has been the childhood companion of many for over two and half decades. In 1967, the educational comics series Amar Chitra Katha was launched. Each of the comics in this series was...
06:58 PM, Feb 24, 2011
