Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi appeals for review of liquor policyAddressing the gathering of the three-day-long Bodh Mahotsav here in Gaya, HindustAwam Morcha, an ally of the grand alliance, Jitan Ram Man...
29 Jan, 2023, 08.31 AM IST
128 artists to receive Sangeet Natak Akademi awards for 2019, 2020, 2021The fellows are: Bharatnatyam dancer Saroja Vaidyanathan, Kathakali exponent Sadanam Krishnan Kutty, Manipuri dancer Darshana Jhaveri, clas...
25 Nov, 2022, 10.28 PM IST
'Kabhi Kabhie' music composer Khayyam passes away at 92; Lata calls it end of an era, Big B & PM Modi pay tributeThe music composer passed away after age-related illnesses in Mumbai.
20 Aug, 2019, 10.49 AM IST
Sangeet Natak Awards suspense ends without much dramaList comes out unaltered after some general council members threatened to resign in case of any change under pressure.
27 Jul, 2019, 07.51 AM IST
Zakir Hussain, Sonal Mansingh selected as 2018 Sangeet Natak Akademi FellowsThe General Council also selected 44 artists from the field of music, dance, theatre, puppetry, and performing arts.
17 Jul, 2019, 11.26 AM IST
Row over Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Hazarika unwanted, says brotherThe Central government on January 25 announced the highest civilian award in the country for Bhupen Hazarika
12 Feb, 2019, 07.49 PM IST
Google celebrates eminent tabla maestro Lachhu Maharaj's 74th birth anniversary with doodleThe doodle has been designed by guest artist Sajid Shaikh.
16 Oct, 2018, 01.24 PM IST
Lot of natak over Sangeet Akademi's decision to honour director Sunil ShanbagSenior RSS, BJP leaders wanted Sangeet Natak Akademi’s director Sunil Shanbag's name removed from list of awardees for role in 'award wapsi...
23 Jun, 2018, 07.35 AM IST
Google marks freedom fighter Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay's 115th birth anniversary with doodleShe was a freedom fighter, social activist, art enthusiast, politician and free-thinking feminist.
03 Apr, 2018, 02.57 PM IST
Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan diesSuffering from kidney related problems, he was hospitalised for the past few days and breathed his last this morning, family members said.
16 Mar, 2016, 04.14 PM IST
Google doodle pays tribute to danseuse Rukmini Devi Arundale on her 112th birth anniversaryThe Padma Bhushan winner is considered the most important revivalist of Bharatnatyam from its original 'Sadhir' style.
29 Feb, 2016, 12.27 PM IST
Padma Bhushan winner classical vocalist Abdul Rashid Khan passes awayUstad Abdul Rashid Khan passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata, following old-age related ailments. He was 107.
18 Feb, 2016, 04.39 PM IST
Sangeet Natak Akademi board cancels appointment made by Leela SamsonThe Executive Board has now overturned the appointment of Acharya and decided to start afresh the selection process for a new Secretary.
19 Dec, 2015, 04.50 AM IST
Fall of Sanjay Gupta: From IAS to conmanGupta was arrested on charges of corruption amounting to Rs 113 cr during his tenure with the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project between 2011 -13.
20 May, 2015, 11.57 AM IST
Put on your dancing shoes! It's World Dance DayDancers from different dance styles ranging from traditional to contemporary will take the stage at a grand show here to celebrate World Da...
29 Apr, 2015, 01.54 PM IST
Parliamentary panel asks government to sort issues affecting cultural bodiesIt had recommended comprehensive review of working of these autonomous bodies, viz. Sahitya Akademi, Lalit Kala Akademi and National School...
12 Dec, 2014, 08.22 PM IST
- Noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar passes away
Noted Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar passed away in Pune on Monday morning. He was 80.
19 May, 2008, 02.12 PM IST