Subramanya Dhareshwara incorporated modern songs into traditional ragas. Subramanya Dhareshwara, Yakshagana artist and Bhagavatha (main singer) of Perandoor mela, passed away at his son’s residence in Bangalore on Thursday morning. He was 67. Dhareshwara who hailed from Kirimanjeshwara in Udupi district was given the nick name Rangamantrika. He served as the Bhagvatha of Perandoor mela […]
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As compared to the global average of 40 per cent, 62 per cent of Indians are planning to spend more on travel this year, American Express reports suggest. The pandemic had just subsided. Shabnam was bored and exhausted after all those online classes. Her eyes stumbled upon an Instagram post about a two-day girls-only camping […]
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Kannada film artists said that they aim to elevate Kannada cinema and culture to a global level, with Dr. Rajkumar as the leading face. Kannada film artists and government officials gathered to celebrate the 96th birth anniversary of Dr. Rajkumar. P. Seshadri, national award winner and Kannada film maker, said that Dr. Rajkumar has an […]
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Globally, India stands fourth among the top five countries with the highest revenue from the audiobook industry. Sreedev works in a corporation. He wanted to start reading since he wasn’t much of a bookaholic growing up. However, his busy schedule didn’t help his resolution. A friend told him about audiobooks and changed his life. Ever […]
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Mysore-style veena is on the verge of extinction without government help. The scarcity of skilled workers in the veena-making industry in Bangalore poses a serious threat to the future of the Mysore-veena. The Mysore style tambura, too, faces a similar fate, with no manufacturer left. Previously many retailers like Veena Works, Aruna Musicals, and Veena […]
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As mercury levels in the city rise, Bangalore’s Pottery Town welcomes several old and new consumers. You might not like the kind of heat Bangalore is currently battling with. The scorching sun, hot winds and all the sweating might ruin your day. But for the potters in the city, the heat is proving to be […]
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With innovations in software technologies, new kinds of virtual instrument software have emerged that could provide a cost-effective alternative to musicians on a small budget. Prerak sighed as he stared at his computer screen, the drum kit he needed cost more than his internship could pay him in a month. As a progressive rock guitarist, […]
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Television shows, music and fiction have made Korean and Japanese the most popular South Asian languages in India. Annyeonghaseyo is popular among K-drama fans. Konnichiwa is popular among anime fans. Saranghae is the go-to word for secret lovers. All thanks to the entertainment, art, and culture that came all the way from South Korea and […]
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Criteria of government schemes and programs not artisan friendly, say Channapatna toy makers It was a silent day. Krishna Singh, a toy maker in Channapatna was carefully painting the wooden spinning top in his shop surrounded by colorful toys. The sound of an auto pierced the silence. As a customer entered the shop, Krishna’s face […]
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Experts say that not all fan fictions come under copyright infringement. Harry Potter is gay and ends up dating Draco Malfoy. Ram and Leela from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela reunite. Jack survives the storm along with Rose. The stories no longer have a single ending, nor a single storyline, the fans have taken the leverage […]
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