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Sangeet Natak Akademi elects seven artistes as Fellows
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (403+ words) The Sangeet Natak Akademi has elected seven eminent artistes, including Kathak dancer Ramlal Bareth and vocalist-dancer Rita Ganguly, as Akademi Fellows, its highest honour. New Delhi: The Sangeet Natak Akademi on Wednesday elected seven artistes in the field of performing…...
Adilabad's woman turns waste into treasure
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (346+ words) Naitham Bhagyalaxmi, a resident of Adilabad, transforms discarded bottles into artistic creations featuring deities, nature and portraits, earning income through sales and social media. The MA English graduate aims to become a government art teacher while continuing her creative work…...
Sircilla weavers" skill showcased through Jota statue at Collectorate junction
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (389+ words) Sircilla, famed for its weaving tradition, has installed a Jota statue at the Collectorate junction to depict the entire process of cloth weaving, from cotton to handloom. The installation, along with other statues, highlights the lifestyle of the weaving community…...
Calligraphy makes a comeback in schools through workshops, courses
1+ week, 1+ day ago (418+ words) Calligraphy is gaining popularity among school students through workshops and training programmes conducted by local artists. While the traditional art helps improve handwriting and creativity, calligraphers say professional opportunities have declined due to technology, though demand remains for specialised decorative…...
Vijayawada photographer Srinivasa Reddy earns APS Master honour
1+ week, 5+ day ago (10+ words) Telangana Today...
Public spaces in Hyderabad get a colourful civic makeover
2+ week, 4+ day ago (141+ words) Telangana Today The GHMC has beautified over 10 public locations with wall paintings that promote social awareness on cleanliness, environment, waste segregation, greenery, public health, and civic sense, impressing local residents and commuters. Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has…...
From Muga silk to Madhubani art: Modi's gifts reflect India's heritage
2+ week, 6+ day ago (728+ words) New Delhi: A Muga silk stole for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a Madhubani painting with fish motif for Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and a Ladakhi pure wool stole for Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson were some of the…...
Telangana Thalli flyover in Hyderabad gets new cultural makeover
4+ week, 1+ day ago (220+ words) The GHMC has begun a major beautification project at the Telangana Thalli flyover near the Secretariat in Hyderabad. The earlier Buddha-themed murals are being replaced with eco-friendly artwork highlighting Telangana's heritage, festivals and biodiversity as part of a Rs 60 lakh…...
Hyderabad cartoonist Chiluveru Mrityunjay wins first prize in national-level cartoon contest
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (243+ words) Hyderabad cartoonist Chiluveru Mrityunjay won first prize in a national competition organised by Cartoon Watch magazine on World Cartoonist Day 2026. His artwork contrasting war and peace in Bastar earned praise for its powerful social message. Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based noted cartoonist Chiluveru…...
Rewind: Raghu Rai " the candid chronicler of India's soul
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) Telangana Today By N Shiva Kumar A realistic reckoning of Raghu Rai's life behind the lens reveals staggering scale and even sharper selectivity. Even at a modest rhythm of 100 frames a day across 200 working days a year, he would have…...