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Anjolie Ela Menon conferred with National Kalidas Samman in visual arts by Madhya Pradesh government

July 2, 2018

Anjolie Ela Menon, the well known muralist, has recently been conferred with the prestigious National Kalidas Samman by the Madhya Pradesh government in Delhi for her contribution in visual arts. The award was conferred in recognition of her insightful and ..

Sitanshu Yashaschandra chosen for 2017 Saraswati Samman

April 29, 2018

Sitanshu Yashaschandra, the Gujarati poet, playwright and academic, has been selected for the 2017 Saraswati Samman for his collection of verses titled ‘Vakhar’. The award is presented by the KK Birla Foundation, a literary and cultural organisation that also gives ..

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Ram Kumar, noted Indian painter passes away

April 15, 2018

Ram Kumar (94), the noted Indian painter, has passed away on April 14, 2018. He was known for his abstract landscapes. A modernist, he was associated with the Progressive Artists’ Group comprising M.F.Husain, F.N.Souza, H.A.Gade, S.H.Raza and others. The seminal ..

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Mamta Kalia wins 27th edition of Vyas Samman-2017

December 8, 2017

Mamta Kalia, the renowned Hindi scholar and writer, has been chosen for the 27th edition of Vyas Samman-2017 for her novel “Dukkham Sukkham”. According to the KK Birla Foundation, which instituted the award in 1991, Vyas Samman is given annually ..

Persons in News: A.A.Manavalan

September 25, 2012

Saraswati Samman to A A Manavalan for his comparative study on Ramayana The esteemed Saraswati Samman was conferred on AA Manavalan for his work, Irama Kathaiyum Iramayakalyum. “Irama Kathaiyum Iramayakalyum” A comparative study of epic Ramayana in 48 different languages. ..

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11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be organized in Cochin

June 21, 2012

The 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be hosted by Cochin from 7th to 9th January in 2013.  The Prime Minister will open the annual flagship event The President of India will deliver the valedictory speech and also present the Pravasi ..

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Kalidas Samman 2009-10’ for Dr. N. Rajam, Saroja Vaidyanathan

March 3, 2012

Kalidas Samman for 2009-10 to be conferred on Celebrated violinist Dr. N. Rajam and distinguished Bharat Natayam danseuse Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan for their contribution the field of classical singing and classical dance respectively. The Kalidas Samman is an esteemed Arts ..

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Current Affairs- January 2012

January 31, 2012

Click Here to View Current Affairs of 2011 Current Affairs : January 1, 2012 Welcome 2012 Important scheduled Events of 2012 Samoa and Tokelau are the first to toast in 2012 PM identifies 5 Key challenges for India in 2012 ..

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Recipients of Pravasi Bhartiya Samman 2012

January 10, 2012

Pravasi Bhartiya Samman 2012 was conferred to 14 eminent personalities and Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce, for their excellent work in various fields overseas. Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Ms Kamla Prasad Bissessar, the chief guest of this year’s Pravasi ..

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Current Affairs: January 9, 2012

January 9, 2012

10th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) Concludes Pravasi Bhartiya Samman 2012 20 Indians held hostages by Somali Pirates rescued by NATO EC reschedules the Poll Dates in Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh to launch Panch Parmeshwar scheme Iran producing Enriched Uranium at ..

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