Indian playwright Girish Karnad passes away due to multiple-organ failure India’s accomplished playwright, actor, writer and intellectual, Girish Karnad passed away on Monday in Bengaluru. He was a Jnanpith and Padma awardee Jnanpith and Padma awardee Girish Karnad breathed his last early on Monday. The noted playwright and actor passed away at the age of 81 due to multiple organ failure. After suffering from multiple
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Google Honours Indian Legendary Actress Madhubala
The Google doodle is celebrating the 86th birth anniversary of the Indian queen of the celluloid, Madhubala. Years after her tragic end, the actress remains one of the most cherished and remembered faces of Indian cinema The Google doodle is celebrating Madhubala’s 86th birth anniversary today. The legendary actress, known for her beauty, grace and mesmerising talent, continues to live on
Indian Rural Artists Win Snow Art Competition in Japan
Ravi Prakash, Sunil Kumar Kushwaha and Rajnish Verma from rural Indian bagged the first prize in the International Snow Sculpturing Competition (ISSC) Japan Cup 2019. The three young men, from Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, combined resources and individual funds to participate in the event A trio of artists from rural India won the country the first prize in the
Chinese Sci-Fi Blockbuster’s Grand Box Office Win
Chinese science fiction film, The Wandering Earth has managed to break all previous Chinese sci-fi records in the country and is now on the fast track to become the highest grossing film in the country’s history The Wandering Earth is China’s first-ever sci-fi blockbuster, which is currently on the fast track to becoming the highest-grossing film in the country’s history
Gifts Received by Indian PM Auctioned to Clean Ganges
Over 1800 mementoes received by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi were auctioned in a fortnight-long event that began last month. According to a PMO statement, released on Sunday, the funds collected will be used for the Central government’s project to clean the Indian river of Ganges Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi gave over 1800 gifts received by him for auctioning at
At Home, Away from Home: Literatures of the New Indian Diaspora
Literature from the Indian Diaspora functions as a substitute for the homeland on a global platform, and it traverses across historical periods and geographies, says Dr Sireesha Telugu “You are still young. Free,” he said… “Do yourself a favor. Before it’s too late, without thinking too much about it first, pack a pillow and a blanket and see as much of the
