Vijaya Nirmala, veteran actress and filmmaker, passes away

Vijaya Nirmala (75), the veteran actress and filmmaker , has passed away in Hyderabad on June 27, 2019. Born on 20th February 1946, Nirmala made her acting debut in 1950 as a child artiste in the Tamil movie ‘Machcha Rekhai’. ..

Pullela Gopichand bestowed an honorary doctorate by IIT Kanpur

India’s chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand has been bestowed an honorary doctorate by IIT Kanpur on the occasion of their 52nd convocation on June 28, 2019. He received the honour from former ISRO chairman and Chairman of the board ..

I V Subba Rao appointed as new Secretary to Vice President of India

Dr. I V Subba Rao, a 1979 batch IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh, will continue as secretary to Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on a contract basis in the rank and pay of a secretary of the Government of India ..

Viktor Axelsen wins men’s singles title at 2019 Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton tournament

Former world champion, Viktor Axelsen of Denmark has won the men’s singles title at the 2019 Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton tournament on March 31. In the final, he defeated Kidambi Srikanth by 7-21, 20-22 in New Delhi. This was Srikanth’s ..

India’s Subhankar Dey knocks out Tommy Sugiarto in India Open Badminton

India’s Subhankar Dey produced a big upset in New Delhi in India Open Badminton by knocking out fourth seed Indonesian Tommy Sugiarto. Unseeded Subhankar, who is ranked 44th in the world, eked out a 14-21, 22-20, 21-11 win over world ..

Vinjamuri Anasuya Devi, eminent folk artist, radio commentator, harmonium player, music composer and author passes away

Vinjamuri Anasuya Devi (99), the eminent folk artist, radio commentator, harmonium player, music composer and author, has passed away at Houston in the USA. She used music as a tool to spread the message of social equality in the days ..

Vijaya Bapineedu, prominent Telugu film director-producer passes away

Vijaya Bapineedu (83), the prominent Telugu film director-producer, has passed away in Hyderabad, Telangana on February 12, 2019. Hails from West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, he was known for Telugu films like Gang Leader, Khiladi No. 786 and Magadheerudu. ..

Thiruvaiyaru of Tamil Nadu is to be venue of India’s first Music Museum

India’s first music museum will be set up with assistance from the Central government in Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu, the birth place of Saint Tyagaraja, one of the Trinities of Carnatic music. The Tyagaraja Aaradhana Music Festival which is held annually ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Sameer Verma wins Syed Modi International Badminton title 2018

India’s Sameer Verma has won Syed Modi India Grand Prix Gold badminton title 2018 in men’s singles category. In the final match held in Lucknow, he defeated China’s Lu Guangzu by 16-21,  21-19 and 21-14 score. Women’s singles title was ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018

Sujatha Gidla wins 2018 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize

US-based Dalit writer Sujatha Gidla has won the prestigious 2018 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize for her book “Ants Among Elephant: An Untouchable Family And The Making Of Modern India”. It is an account of growing up in an ‘untouchable’ ..