There are around 3650 ancient monuments and archaeological sites in India, out of which 129 are in Karnataka The release date of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)’s Heritage Atlas has not been decided yet, even though it has been nearly two years since it was announced. In early 2021, former Minister of State for […]
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Z-library ban troubling readers Z-library has been blocked in India following a court order banning access to millions of free e-books, journals, academic books, and articles. Scholars and professors say the Z-library ban affects them adversely as many cannot access or afford physical books. Akash AK, a psychology student said, “My professors often suggest us […]
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Panelists at Asia Pacific Literature Fest discussed how the online platforms have helped local authors. Online mediums have revolutionized the book industry and are giving recognition to young writers, publishers said at the inaugural Asia Pacific Literature Fest, which was hosted at the Alliance University on Monday. Book sales account for 10 percent of Amazon’s […]
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Filmmaker and writer to document the bi-metal sculpting process which metal sculptors lost during the 20th century. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has appointed a photographer, videographer, and writer to document the process involved in bi-metal sculpting. The process involved in bi-metal sculpting was lost in the 20th century, say experts. Kavitha. […]
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In addition, they have to cancel any old age pension they might have access to. More communities will be included soon under the newly announced art pension, say officials. Buta Kola performers have to cancel their old age pension to claim the art pension of Rs. 2,000 which was recently announced after the success of […]
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The National Gallery of Modern Art’s (NGMA) collaborative Karnataka exhibition with Chitrakala Parishath and the Department of Archeology, Museums and Heritage for the Global Investors Meet goes neglected as no delegate shows up. No foreign delegate or investor at the Global Investors Meet (GIM) showed up to the Invest Karnataka Team collaborative exhibition with the […]
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The palace is not disability-friendly despite a law to make all public spaces accessible to disabled persons. The Bangalore Palace does not have basic disability-friendly infrastructure. There are no visual panels, guides, ramps, wheelchair tracks, signage, or lifts. The only special provision for persons with disability is entry free of cost. Therefore, it is in […]
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India’s recorded music industry’s size is Rs.1, 068 crore and it provides employment to 1,460 people directly. If you are an avid listener, you are living at the right time. If you are an avid audio creator, you are living at an even better time. With the growth of audio entertainment, employment opportunities and creative […]
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Rain and thunderstorms around the city have artists concerned about their sales in Arts and Crafts Mela. Stalls in the Arts and Crafts Mela, being held in Chitrakala Parishath are facing losses due to the rain. Artists say they have lost up to 50 percent in sales. Niranjan, a Pattachittara (folk art from Odisha) artist […]
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Fan frenzy as The Hulk turns 60 this May. The embodiment of power, force, strength and stealth, The Hulk was introduced on May 10 in 1962 via Marvel’s first comic. One of the many Avengers, The Hulk continues to evolve with gripping shades, adding masses of fans to its kitty with every passing year. No […]
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