The first lec-dem session of The Music Academy’s 98th Conference and Concerts marked the return of a thematic focus after 49 years. The theme, ‘Aesthetics and Synaesthetics: Reflections on Raga in Indian Art’, introduced an insightful session led by violinist R.K. Shriramkumar and tambura-maker Udayakumar, exploring the instrument’s history and importance. This indispensable instrument of Indian classical music owes its …
A 35-year-old woman, identified as Jeeva, died by suicide at her home in Padmanabhanagar in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Jeeva, who used to supply materials to the Bhovi Corporation, had recently come under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department regarding financial transactions connected to the corporation. The note outlined several allegations against DySP Kanakalakshmi, accusing the officer of subjecting Jeeva to severe …
Mooka Jeeva, a film inspired by JM Prahlad’s novel, is set to hit theatres this week. The film follows a family grappling with their challenging circumstances, with the father absent and the mother striving to raise her two children. The daughter faces societal pressures regarding marriage, yet she hesitates to leave her mother’s side due to their precarious situation. The …
