Homemaker leads the way in turning waste into masterpieces

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Vinod Kumar Shukla: Jnanpith Winner Hindi Poet Who Transforms Everyday Life into Art

Published : Mar 31, 2025 17:19 IST - 6 MINS READ In Vinod Kumar Shukla’s world, lotuses knot up pond water in bundles, rangolis fly, parrots blend into trees, a man puts on a new woollen coat and walks away like a thought. Later, as a bureaucrat in the Culture Department of the undivided Madhya Pradesh, Vajpayee saw to it …

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Take essence of Annamacharya’s compositions to masses, say speakers

The Hindu

Speakers at the literary conference conducted on the occasion of the 52nd death anniversary of saint-poet Tallapaka Annamacharya laid emphasis on reaching the essence of his compositions to the masses by making interventions such as translation and simplification. G. Damodara Naidu, a retired professor of Sri Venkateswara University, spoke on ‘Annamayya – Sri Venkateswara Satakam’ and Ravi Krishna of Lemallapadu …

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Sabyasachi Mukherjee: The art of fashion

India Today

What’s it like to be Sabyasachi Mukherjee? ft space comprising retail outlets, an art gallery and a co-working space—in Mumbai, where the Sabyasachi Art Foundation has found its permanent home, the designer seemed far from tired, enthusiastically introducing the captivating works of artist-in-residence Atish Mukherjee to the guests in attendance. When I learnt they are opening Anthology, I realised this …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Sangita Kalanidhi, Nritya Kalanidhi announced

New Indian Express

Art and culture have always been the soul of society. This year’s Sangita Kalanidhi, the highest honour in Carnatic music, has been conferred upon RK Shriramkumar, a violinist whose artistry has graced the stage for decades. Hailing from the Rudrapatnam lineage, Shriramkumar was trained under his grandfather, RK Venkatarama Sastry, and later by Sangita Kalanidhi DK Jayaraman. His ability to …

Music Sangita Kalanidhi

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Violinist R.K. Shriramkumar, an authority on Dikshitar’s compositions, gets Sangita Kalanidhi award

The Hindu

Violinist R.K. Shriramkumar has been selected for this year’s Sangita Kalanidhi award of the Music Academy. “It is God’s grace and blessings of my gurus,” said Mr. Shriramkumar, expressing happiness on being selected for the coveted award in the carnatic music world. The Sangita Kalanidhi nominee will preside over the academic sessions of the 99th annual conference and concerts of …

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1 week, 6 days ago

The eternal appeal of Muthuswami Dikshitar’s compositions

The Hindu

The late 18th and early 19th centuries mark a golden dateline in the history of Carnatic music. A large compendium of Dikshitar’s compositions is dedicated to Tyagaraja, Nilotpalamba, Kamalamba, Valmikeshvara, Achaleshvara, Hatakeshvara, Anandeshvara, Siddhishvara, the diverse forms of Ganapati and Sundaramurti Nayanar in the Tiruvarur temple. A magnificent sample of the compositions on Tyagaraja is the kriti ‘Tyagaraja Mahadhvajaroha’ in …

Goddess Sri Sanskrit Shiva Kriti Ganapati Surya

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Keeping Lakshmi Viswanathan’s artistic legacy alive

The Hindu

Few artistes have the ability to bring that extra spark to conversations. To commemorate her memory, Lakshmi’s sister Sujaya Menon recently organised ‘Woven Words’, an evening of conversations and abhinaya sessions. Jeetendra Hirschfeld, a long-time associate and a collaborator on her research work in later years, spoke about Lakshmi’s scholarship and artistic journey. The dancing session began appropriately with the …

Lakshmi

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When ragas evoke the spirit of a festival

The Hindu

Chennai-based Sruti magazine recently organised an event to capture the spirit of Holi through art. In this colourful array of ragas, Chaitrra came up with a string of melodies: ‘Swagatam Krishna’, ‘Govardhana Girisham’, ‘Narayana Ninna’ and ‘Karpagame’. The penultimate piece was ‘Kaakkai siraginile nandalala’, where Mahakavi Bharati sees Nature’s colours in the dark-skinned Krishna. Chaitrra concluded with a Meera bhajan, …

Holi Krishna Raga Ragas Sundaresan Chaitrra

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Holi in Vijayawada: Vibrant hues, rhythmic beats, and joy unplugged!

The Hindu

Holi in Vijayawada was a tapestry of colour, sound and joy. The morning sun brought excitement, and from the narrow lanes of One Town to the bustling streets around Indrakeeladri hill, the abode of Goddess Kanaka Durga, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation. Nearly 500 members of Maheswhari Samaj and Maheshwari Navayug Seva Samithi emerged from their homes on Saturday …

Holi Vijayawada

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Seniors in City of Destiny Finding Joy Through Art

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: Retired government doctor Devaki Venkata Lakshmi heads to the fine arts school near her home at 4 p.m., along with her supplies and a heart full of enthusiasm. Like the retired doctor, Swarnalatha, accompanied by her daughter, spends time at the same fine arts school, creating meaningful moments through art. From sketching tranquil landscapes to capturing the beauty of …

Fine Art Devaki

3 weeks ago

Malavika Mohanan Considers ‘Theyyam’ Special Because Of THIS Reason

ABP News

Actress Malavika Mohanan, who is working in several south Indian films, has now penned a heartfelt post on why she considers the traditional ritual of ‘Theyyam’ special. “What makes Theyyam special to me is how it transcends mere performance —it’s a ritual that unites the community and tells stories of our ancestors, bravery, and spirituality. The devotion of the performers, …

Post Malavika Mohanan Theyyam

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bridging art and tradition at 84

New Indian Express

Spread across two galleries at Chitramayee - State Gallery of Art, his paintings primarily explore themes from epics, particularly the Ramayana. Many of my paintings depict significant scenes from the epic and important gods, such as Hanuman and Sri Ram. In today’s changing world, where certain values are fading among the younger generation, I want to present these themes through …

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Kerala’s Devakoothu: The Sole Female Theyyam Defying Tradition

The Hindu

Published : Mar 10, 2025 18:53 IST - 11 MINS READ From the middle of October to the end of May or early June, parts of Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasargod districts in the north Malabar region of Kerala come alive to Theyyam. Her husband, Kannan Panikkar, is a former koladhari, or Theyyam performer, who now plays the percussion during performances, …

Kerala Rituals Performance Devi Ritual Kurup Panikkar

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‘Artists can now create hit songs independently’

New Indian Express

Jassie Gift made a sensational debut with the chart-topping Lajjavathiye and has since become an integral part of the Malayalam film industry. Excerpts You’re still celebrated widely in Kerala for your iconic song Lajjavathiye even after 21 years of its release. I’m currently experiencing a unique revival period, performing at numerous shows, reminiscent of my early days. Initially, I never …

Music Jassie

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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya marries Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad in Bengaluru

India Today

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya married Carnatic vocalist Sivasri Skandaprasad in a traditional ceremony in Bengaluru. The event was attended by several political leaders, including BJP state president BY Vijayendra, Union ministers V Somanna and Arjun Ram Meghwal, Tamil Nadu BJP state chief K Annamalai, along with other BJP MPs and MLAs. BJP state president BY Vijayendra, in a post …

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Srishti @ 25: Celebration of art, artists, and audiences

New Indian Express

From the bold strokes of Laxma Goud to the vibrant hues of Thota Vaikuntam, Srishti Art Gallery in Jubilee Hills has served as a canvas for artistic brilliance for the past 25 years. Founded in 2000, Srishti has grown alongside Hyderabad’s evolving art scene, curating exhibitions that tell stories, spark conversations, and push boundaries. Exhibitions like ‘Emerging Palettes’, ‘Changing Terrains’, …

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Malini Awasthi: The melodious voice taking Indian folk music global

Firstpost

Her recent Coke Studio song has made history, entering the global Spotify Top 100 charts at #56—the highest-ever opening for an Indian folk song When we talk about Indian folk music, certain names naturally stand out, and one of the most prominent is Malini Awasthi. For example: • Ganesh Chaturthi in Philadelphia, USA • Basant Panchami and Holi celebrations in …

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Dancer Jyotsna Vaidee lends a personal touch to her art

The Hindu

Beginning with a pushpanjali, Jyotsna Vaidee moved on to Subbaraya Sastri’s ‘Janani Ninnuvina’ for her performance at Krishna Gana Sabha. A rare Thevaram was used to depict Shiva’s form and his attributes, before Jyotsna moved to the varnam in Sankarabharanam, a composition by Papanasam Sivan in praise of Kapaleeswarar. The dancer shifted effortlessly from depicting admiration for Shiva in the …

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Singer Indrani Mukherjee on how thumri creates a visual poetry

The Hindu

As a practitioner of Purab Ang Thumri, Hindustani vocalist Indrani Mukherjee has come to experience the most empowering aspect of womanhood — where a daughter, wife and a mother become fearless and expressive. At the age of three, Indrani’s musical journey began with the Kirana gharana style of singing, when she started training with her mother, aunt and maternal grandfather …

Music Classical Music Thumri Indrani Mukherjee

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The Balinese artist giving centuries-old scroll painting a feminist twist

CNN

CNN — At first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking that the work of contemporary Indonesian artist Citra Sasmita was made hundreds of years ago. On large-scale traditional tapestries and Kamasan scrolls, Sasmita depicts an array of stories that defy inherited myths and tradition, instead imagining a post-patriarchal world populated entirely by women. “Much of our inherited literature, in …

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The Balinese artist giving centuries-old scroll painting a feminist twist

CNN

CNN — At first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking that the work of contemporary Indonesian artist Citra Sasmita was made hundreds of years ago. On large-scale traditional tapestries and Kamasan scrolls, Sasmita depicts an array of stories that defy inherited myths and tradition, instead imagining a post-patriarchal world populated entirely by women. “Much of our inherited literature, in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sukri Bommagowda’s voice kept Halakki traditions alive despite hardships

New Indian Express

HUBBALLI: Sukri Bommagowda, fondly called Sukrajji, was just 16 years old when she lost her husband. Despite living in poverty, Sukrajji worked tirelessly to safeguard Halakki culture. Akshata Krishnamurthy, who authored three books on Sukrajji’s life, recalled, “While documenting Sukrajji, it was an entirely new experience to witness her incredible energy in memorising and singing folk songs. At that time, …

Sing Sukri Bommagowda Halakki Bommagowda Sukrajji

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Halakki folk artist Padmashri Sukrajji is no more

The Hindu

Folk artist and Padmashri award recipient Sukri Bommagowda, also known for her anti-liquor protest, breathed her last at her residence in Badageri village of Ankola taluk in Uttara Kannada on Thursday. Mourned Minister for Fisheries, Port and Inland Transport Mankal Vaidya paid his last respects to Sukri Bommagowda on Thursday. In his condolence post on X, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said …

Sukrajji Padmashri

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Renowned Kannada Folk Singer Sukri Bommagowda Dies at 88

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: Renowned folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Sukri Bommagowda, fondly known as Sukrajji, passed away in the early hours of Thursday at her residence in Badageri village, Ankola taluk, Uttara Kannada district. A legendary figure in Karnataka’s folk tradition, Sukrajji composed over 4,000 Halakki tribal folk songs, earning the title "Nightingale of the Halakki Vokkaliga community." Minister for Fisheries, …

Karnataka Award Uttara Kannada Tribal Folk Sukri Bommagowda Halakki Sukrajji

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Padma awardee Sukri Bommagowda Passes away at 88

New Indian Express

Sukrajji’s activism was deeply personal. "Live a simple life without harming anyone or nature"—this was Sukrajji’s message to the schoolchildren who visited her, said her relative Manjunath Gowda. "Every week, hundreds of schoolchildren on educational tours in Uttara Kannada visited Sukrajji. Apart from the Padma Shri, Sukrajji was also honored with the Nadoja Award and the Rajyotsava Award by the …

Padma Sukrajji

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Vasundhara Vee discusses her recent collaboration with Sabyasachi Mukherjee

The Hindu

At Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s landmark fashion show celebrating his silver jubilee, the grand finale was set to the stirring anthem ‘Amro Korbo Joy… Nischehoy’. “Sabyasachi wanted to put his roots front and centre.” The designer’s label, ‘Sabyasachi Calcutta’, is an ode to his heritage, and the song reflected that ethos.” The surprises did not stop with the music. “We were genre-agnostic …

Music Jazz Bengali Song Mukherjee Sing My Life

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Harmonies Redefined–The Trailblazers series: The Soulful Melody–Bombay Jayashri

Hindustan Times

In the enchanting world of Indian classical music, where each note resonates with centuries of tradition and emotion, Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri stands as a beacon of artistry and dedication. Throughout her illustrious career, Jayashri’s interactions with other artistes have been pivotal in shaping her musical journey, enriching her understanding of music and deepening her appreciation for its transformative power. …

Tradition Music Indian Carnatic Music Classical Musical Bombay

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Reimagining Kalidasa's 'Shankuntala' for Chennai audience

New Indian Express

However, the highlight of Sakuntalam is the collaboration with the Budapest Live Orchestra, a partnership never seen before in Bharatanatyam. Muralidharan was inspired by the music of renowned composers like Ilaiyaraaja and AR Rahman, who has worked with the Budapest Live Orchestra in the past. They managed to record the piece in just 45 minutes.” Throughout the production, Muralidharan has …

Bharatanatyam Orchestra Muralidharan Sakuntalam

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Of Being and Becoming: Keerthi Durugadda’s Journey Through Art and Self-Discovery

Deccan Chronicle

What happens when psyche, consciousness, and art come together? When psyche, consciousness, and art converge, it marks a state of profound self-awareness, where the individual achieves a unified understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. The subject matter of her work is often a fusion of nostalgia and imagination, drawn from a tapestry of personal experiences, emotions, moods, fantasies, and …

Art Painting Form Her Work Keerthi

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Coimbatore | Artist and author Monikhaa on Indian art, Keezhadi, AI, and more

The Hindu

On February 2, at Perks Matriculation School, artist and author Monikhaa will sit down with art historian Vittal Rao to discuss her latest book, Naveena Indhiya Oviyam: Varalaarum Vimarsanamum. For example, I realised I had not written about Nandalal Bose, so I included him.” The book not only introduces readers to India’s major art movements —Santiniketan, the Progressive Artists’ Group, …

India Modern Art Indian Book Artist Ai Coimbatore

2 months ago

Artists take the farmlands into the gallery

Live Mint

In 1930, Nandalal Bose painted a mural of Rabindranath Tagore driving an ox and plough amidst a group of performers. An affinity towards agricultural themes was always part of Roy’s consciousness: “I grew up seeing agricultural practices in my village as that is the main source of livelihood for people in Tripura. ACTION-BASED ART Time is also the catalyst for …

India Delhi Agriculture Artists Yadav Roy Singh

2 months ago

Reviving the legacy of Kondapalli Seshagiri Rao: Rare artworks on display in Hyderabad

The Hindu

Reviving the Roots, the ongoing retrospective exhibition at the State Art Gallery in Hyderabad, celebrates the life and works of the renowned artist, the late Kondapalli Seshagiri Rao. His philosophy was: ‘No line, no art,’” says Kondapalli Venugopal Rao, the third son of Seshagiri Rao, as he guides us through the exhibits. Artistic journey From portraits and figurative art to …

Art Cheriyal Seshagiri Rao

2 months ago

Young Bharatanatyam dancer Meera Sreenarayanan impresses with her imaginative apparoach

The Hindu

The understanding between a singer and a dancer, where both respond and resonate to each other’s manodharma, results in a performance high on aesthetics. From the first piece, the viruttam addressed to Ganesha and Hanuman, to the final thillana, Meera kept up the momentum through well-choreographed, graceful and sharp movements and finely nuanced expressions. ‘Saradijakdhudu’, the beautiful Thanjavur Quartet Kalyani …

Meera Young Bharatanatyam

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Fanfare as Bengaluru’s Tarangini Arts Foundation turns 50

The Hindu

As a young instrumentalist and student of maestro L Raja Rao, Suma Sudhindra was eager to explore the veena world. We are happy that this golden jubilee year of the foundation will see a 50-member group present ‘Meera Tarangini’ an ensemble woven around six Meera bhajans chosen for this rare orchestration.” With nearly 40 musicians in the veena section and …

Bengaluru Carnatic Music Veena Suma Tarangini Chitti Babu Tarangini Arts Foundation

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Young Bharatanatyam artiste Manasa Sriram impresses with her sincere approach

The Hindu

Manasa Sriram, a disciple of Mahalakshmi Ashwin, began her recital at the Pongal Dance Festival 2025 with the invocatory hymn from the Thirumanthiram, ‘Ainthu karathanai’, in praise of Ganesha. She then moved to a Ganesha Alarippu set to Tisra Nadai Adi tala, showcasing the essence of Bharatanatyam’s rhythmic foundation. For the varnam, Manasa chose ‘Swamiyai azhaithu vadi’ by the Thanjavur …

Manasa

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Remembering Seetha Doraiswamy, the pioneering jalatharangam artiste

The Hindu

In the mid-1930s, a 10-year-old and her elder sister attended a summer music school conducted by musicologist and composer Professor Sambamurthi. The younger sibling Seetha, who received training in Carnatic vocal at age 7 from Bhagavathars Seetharama Sharma and Kodaganallur Subiah in Tirunelveli was fascinated by the jalatharangam, where musical sounds are created by striking varied sizes of water-filled porcelain …

Music Meenakshi Seethamma Seetha Jalatharangam

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An ode to C.R. Vyas and the treasure of compositions he created

The Hindu

Chintamani Raghunath Vyas was a prolific performer, composer, scholar and a dedicated guru who trained many disciples. Amjad Ali Khan chose raag Durga next and portrayed the predicament of women through the discordant notes in the alap, before playing compositions in the conventional swarup of the raag in six-and-a-half beats time cycle and drut Teentaal followed by a scintillating jhala. …

Mishra Raag Vyas Compositions Sajan Mishra Teentaal Pt C

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102-year-old freedom fighter from Goa among 30 unsung Padma Shri award winners

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: The government on Saturday announced a total of 113 winners for the Padma Shri awards – the country’s fourth highest civilian honour – including individuals from across the country and abroad who have been working silently and broke the glass ceiling in different areas. Among the 30 unsung heroes named for the Padma Shri award include 102-year-old freedom …

Art India Goa Indian Traditional Folk Music Shri

2 months, 1 week ago

Into the world of apsaras

The Hindu

It makes for a vibrant watch when a Bharatanatyam performance is based on the celestial dancers – Rambha, Menaka and Urvashi, and when the artistes’ on stage bring alive the characters. Srekala Bharath and her Thejas School of Performing Arts presented Deva Madhargal, a thematic group performance, at Bharat Kalachar, with music by Rukmini Ramani, daughter of the legendary composer …

Urvashi Indra Menaka Rambha

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Pavitra Bhat’s nuanced portrayal

The Hindu

An aesthetic space, a soulful orchestral team and a receptive audience — young male dancer Pavitra Krishna Bhat was fortunate to have all these for his performance as a part of Kalakshetra’s 71st annual art festival. The Nattakurinji varnam ‘Swami naan undhan adimai’, where the devotee seeks the blessings of lord Shiva, was an apt choice for a male dancer. …

Pavitra

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How senior dancer Neena prasad reinvented the Mohinyattam repertoire

The Hindu

Neena Prasad’s performance was comprehensive, giving a wholesome feel of the dance style. Unhurried music, graceful dips, unobtrusive rhythm and stylised abhinaya are Mohiniyattam’s hallmark. Rhythmic complexities are usually not a feature of Mohiniyattam, but Neena, The Music Academy’s Nritya Kalanidhi awardee for 2024, commenced with a fairly complex one — a khanda gati khanda jaathi matya tala Cholkettu, paying …

Music Neena Mohiniyattam Madhavan Nampoothiri

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Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, lead actor of ‘Gandhi Tatha Chettu’ and Sukumar-Thabitha’s daughter, wants to be a music teacher

The Hindu

Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, the 14-year-old lead actor of the Telugu film Gandhi Tatha Chettu, recalls her first day on set. With the film set to release in theaters on January 24, Sukriti reflects, “A friend who watched a preview told me I didn’t look or sound like myself on screen; all she saw was Gandhi. The band focused on rock …

Music School Telugu Gandhi Telangana My Mom Sukumar

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahathi’s ode to Tamil language and culture

The Hindu

S. Mahathi’s performance at the Tamil Isai Sangam was rooted in reverence for Tamil musical traditions. Mahathi had curated a songlist of compositions by Tamil composers and saints — she began with an elegant rendition of ‘Vallabhai nayaka’, a varnam in Mohana Kalyani, composed by Lalgudi Jayaraman. The concert’s progression brought a distinct shift with Ramalinga Adigalar’s Tiruvarutpa, with the …

Tamil Mahathi Valaji

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sevai Aattam, Jimbala Melam captivate city folks at Chennai Sangamam

The Hindu

With traditional art forms from across Tamil Nadu being performed at Chennai Sangamam, young urbanites are discovering the State’s rich culture, while those who have lost touch with their roots are finding joy in the nostalgia. “It is a dance intrinsic to our lives,” says a member of the Neeji Saraswathi Troupe, a 17-member team performing at Chennai Sangamam for …

Art Dance Chennai Sangamam Forms Sevai

2 months, 3 weeks ago

MT and Jayachandran: Two voices that represented the romantic age for Malayalis

Hindustan Times

Within the span of two weeks, Malayalam has lost two illustrious artists who were the finest representatives of the romantic tradition that greatly defined popular taste in the 20th century. P Jayachandran, who passed away at 80 on Thursday night, was a singer who started his career in films in 1966 and sang close to 16,000 songs mostly in Malayalam …

Film Kerala Malayalam Age Voice Tamil Song

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Where fishes turn into gods: Jayasri Burman’s art of real is remade with fantasy

New Indian Express

In a new exhibition of Jayasri Burman, titled ‘The Whisper of Water, The Song of Stars’ on view till February 25, at Art Alive Gallery, Delhi, the senior artist explores a multitude of mediums including artworks with shells, river soil, cowries among other things, pushing the boundaries of her artistic practice. “In her new body of work, Jayasri explores themes …

Art

2 months, 3 weeks ago

INTERVIEW | Through Paintings, I Tell Stories of Those Who Are Being Erased from the Dominant Narrative: Labani Jangi

The Hindu

Published : Jan 09, 2025 19:46 IST - 9 MINS READ Labani Jangi was born in Dhubulia, a village about 40 km away from Plassey, in the district of Nadia in West Bengal. I chose the name after the sea—Aanokh Somuddur—which, when translated, means ‘from toes to head, I am a sea.’ I want to be a sea. Here, I …

Art India West Bengal Work Painting Bengali Resistance

With a focus on Shiva

The Hindu

Anwesha Das, a disciple of Urmila Satyanarayanan, presented a traditional margam for her performance for Kartik Fine Arts. The alarippu in Sankirna Chaapu featured elements representative of his iconic image — the Damaru, the Ganga flowing from his locks, the tiger skin and snake — through interesting poses and simple movements. Anwesha explored the ideas convincingly with familiar sancharis such …

Fine Expressions

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sriranjani Santhanagopalan brought out the myriad shades of Ritigowla in her alapana

The Hindu

Recognising opportunities amidst challenges is an art in itself, and Sriranjani Santhanagopalan demonstrated her adeptness in it. Sriranjani’s rendition transformed the composer’s anguish into a feast of melody with many facets coming together — the tempo, rich bhava through a tapestry of sangatis, Kamalakiran playing a perfect foil in the lower octave, and Sai Giridhar and Guruprasad’s support. Another short …

Guruprasad Swara Sriranjani Kamalakiran Sai Giridhar Ritigowla Santhanagopalan Brought

2 months, 3 weeks ago

TC Rajan on his tryst with the world of art

The Hindu

A peculiar blend of the concrete and the abstract draws viewers’ attention to TC Rajan’s paintings. “When you see something that strikes you, you have no choice but to bring it to life in your art.” His exhibits touch upon some of the harrowing incidents, including the 2018 floods in Kerala, the lynching of Madhu, a tribal youth in Palakkad, …

Art Rajan

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