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January 26, 2021 Top form: In her 40 years on stage, MS Subbulakshmi was ‘always on test and always in control’   -  THE HINDU ARCHIVES Top form: In her 40 years on stage, MS Subbulakshmi was ‘always on test and always in control’   -  THE HINDU ARCHIVES× Keshav Desiraju’s book on MS Subbulakshmi comes at a time when the Carnatic world is torn by bitterly fought debates on a wide array of issues * What is it that catapulted MS Subbulakshmi into the star league, the toast of the ...

Posthumous Padma Vibhushan for SP Balasubramanyam, Padma Bhushan for Chithra ​ By IANS | Published on ​ Mon, Jan 25 2021 22:27 IST | ​ 0 Views SP Balasubramanyam-Singer. Image Source: IANS News New Delhi, Jan 25 : The Government announced the list of Padma Awardees, which are among the some of the highest civilian honour, on Republic Day eve. Although Bollywood has no recipients this year, late playback legend SP Balasubramanyam has been honoured posthumusly with Padma Vibhushan. He ...

January 24, 2021 Dr Ajaz Anwar’s one lifelong regret is that he missed meeting Prof Ahmad Saeed, a learned man who had invited him to design the cover image of his book The book cover. — Image: Amazon The professor somehow got my contact number and messaged me if I could design the cover of his forthcoming book, Lahore Ki Saqafati Tareekh. It was an honour he wanted to bestow upon me. I had never met him, though. Before I could send a note of compliance, he sent me a copy of his book, Tre...

The ‘fiddling monk’ strikes a chord of learning on the internet January 20, 2021 Violin maestro Kumaresh’s digital platform helps beginners learn the ropes For many, the pandemic-led lockdown came as a boon to reignite their passion. For some, it was an opportunity to help others discover and pursue their passion. In the case of violin maestro Kumaresh, it’s the latter. “In the initial days of the lockdown, I had so much time to spend for myself, play music, create and compose. I w...

About this GalleryLet’s take a look at some of the pictures of renowned Kannada music composer Rajan... Let’s take a look at some of the pictures of renowned Kannada music composer Rajan...Read Less 01 / 15 01 Noted music director Rajan of the famous Kannada music composer duo Rajan-Nagendra passes away at 85 Pics | Noted music director Rajan of the famous Kannada music composer duo Rajan-Nagendra passes away at 85 Photos | Noted music director Rajan of the famous Kannada music composer duo...

Express News Service BENGALURU: The year 2021 has started off on a good note for filmmaker Arunvignesh A D S. After months of editing and trying to find a distributor for his feature film, his project has finally made its debut on Amazon Prime UK and USA. Called Honeysuckle, the multilingual film (Tamil, Hungarian, Arabic and English) was shot in Budapest and Bengaluru and follows the individual stories of three different characters in Hungary and India. “I had shot some portions of the film...

Why a temple in Vrindavan looks so much like the La Martinière College for Boys in Lucknow Features from the educational institution, which also serves as the mausoleum of its founder, were replicated in a Vaishnava temple. The question is why. Credit: La Martinière College/Facebook “Arrived in India as a common soldier and died at Lucknow on the 13th of September, 1800, as Major-General. He is buried in the tomb. Pray for his soul.” So reads the epitaph of Major General Claude Martin...

Kalakshetra Foundation director gets extension Updated: Updated: Her tenure was extended up to April 19, 2023 Share Article Her tenure was extended up to April 19, 2023 The Culture Ministry has given a two-year extension to the director of Kalakshetra Foundation, Revathi Ramachandran, according to a notification issued on January 14. Her tenure was extended up to April 19, 2023. Ms. Ramachandran, a Bharatnatyam dancer and teacher, was appointed by the Ministry in 2018. Founded in 1936 by Ru...

URL copied KM Cariappa - the First Indian to be appointed as Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army Army Day marks the day when Lt Gen KM Carriappa became the first Indian appointed as Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. It was back in January 15, 1949, when Carriappa took over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India. Apart from that, the day also observed to celebrate the valor and honour those soldiers who hav...

Houston: Vishaka Hari needs no introduction.  She narrates stories from the Hindu Puranas (Katha) in many languages (including English), making them come alive with musical compositions (Keerthana) of famous singing saints of India.  Her narrative style is simple which she uses skillfully to make esoteric ideas come within everyone’s reach. The musical and expressive elements she brings in context creates the devotional mood instinctively.  Her genius in ancient scriptural texts, classical...