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Bose Krishnamachari quit Kochi Biennale following sexual harassment allegation, says foundation

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 07:08
KBF chairperson V. Venu says the complaint triggered an internal investigation, though no police report has been filed
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Natarajasundaram Pillai, the nagaswaram player who excelled in complex rhythms

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 07:07
Pallavi Natarajasundaram Pillai, as he was known, was renowned for mallaris. The available recordings are an invaluable documentation of his style and a testimony to his astonishing grip on layam or thalam. There would be no dull moment in a concert by Natarajasundaram Pillai, says thavil  maestro  Haridwaramangalam A.K. Palanivel
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SC upholds SIR, says it is in consonance with Representation of the People Act: highlights

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 07:03
The Election Commission’s decision to conduct the SIR remains within statutory mandate, the Supreme Court said
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Kochi-Muziris Biennale: the brightest jewel in the city’s crown

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 07:01
The country’s only art biennale of international clout shows the world what art is to the city, or rather what the city is to art. It is also the city’s biggest achievement when it comes to art and its showcase
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New documentary on late Bhupen Hazarika premiered

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 07:01
The documentary titled Bhupen da Uncut premieres ahead of birth centenary celebrations, featuring vintage footage and “unpublished” poems
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Assamese film Goodbye Guruji selected for Paris festival

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 07:00
Writer-director Arunjit Borah’s movie is a story of transformation through education and perseverance
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What to expect from the 63rd edition of the Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava in 2025

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 07:00
The 11-day festival will have musical performances by Vijay Prakash, Raghu Dixit, Rajesh Krishnan, Vijay Yesudas, M.D. Pallavi, and Praveen Godkhindi, as well as along with a food festival and cultural events
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Njattyela Sreedharan, self-taught linguist and creator of four-language Dravidian dictionary, passes away at 87

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 07:00
Sreedharan was celebrated for compiling Chathur Dravida Bhasha Padhaparichayam, a work hailed as a milestone in the study of South Indian languages
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Gurmeet Marwah’s solo-show ‘Kartab’ explores art beyond dimensions

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:56
Kartab, a solo show by artist Gurmeet Marwah, is currently underway in the city
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Third edition of AIAC hosts 21 artists from nine ASEAN countries

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:55
Over 10 days, artists will create original works, take part in workshops on classical dance, music, and handicrafts, and explore India’s artistic traditions in a collaborative setting
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ABC 6.0: Building a sense of camaraderie through art

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:54
The coming week will see the Art Bengaluru Collective will hold the sixth edition of their multi-art show this weekend
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Cannot obtain undertaking from award winners: government

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:54
Ministry says it would compromise confidentiality of award selection process
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Ragbag 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, to feature curated performances, food and craft

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:53
The international performing arts festival has acts from European and Latin American countries, a food festival curated by Anumitra Ghosh Dastidar and a craft bazaar curated by Jaya Jaitly
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87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana flagged off in Mandya with grand procession

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:52
Kannada Sahitya Sammelana is being held in Mandya after a gap of 30 years
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Ustad Zakir Hussain held Kerala’s traditional percussion culture in high esteem, says veteran percussionist Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:52
Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar reminisces about his deep bond with tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, highlighting their fusion performances and personal connection
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Bombay HC restricts Customs Dept. from destroying artworks by famous artists F. N. Souza and Akbar Padamsee

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:51
The artworks were seized in 2023 over allegations of obscenity
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Ninasam Tirugata stages two plays during annual ‘Conversation with the Arts’ event at Heggodu

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:50
The trained artists of Ninasam Rangashikshana Kendra performed the plays and won the hearts of the audience
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Visakhapatnam to host World Food India South edition on July 9, 10

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:49
The southern regional summit at Andhra University Engineering College Grounds will bring together food processing, exports and investment stakeholders from eight southern States and Union Territories
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Hyderabad’s QT centre: A safe haven for the queer and trans community

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 06:49
The initiative, which opened its doors in April 2023, functions as a an all-round resource centre offering mental health support, legal counsel, and as well as crisis intervention services
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