Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, in her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha, highlighted the plight of Himachal Pradesh’s disappearing tribal music and folk art, urging the government to take steps for their preservation. Meanwhile, a petition challenging her election victory is pending in the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Yakshagana ‘bhagavatha’ (background singer) Subrahmanya Dhareshwara passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday, April 25. He was 66 and is survived by his wife and two children. Dhareshwara was born on September 5, 1957, in Kirimanjeshwara, Kundapura taluk in Udupi district. He entered into Yakshagana theatre as a professional singer at the age of 21. He was a professional ‘bhagavatha’ for nearly four decades and was a Karnataka Rajyotsava awardee.
Folk Artist Drona Bhuyan was conferred with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Arts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 22nd. Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honors in India, recognizing exceptional achievements in various fields such as art, social work, and science.
Folk artist Drona Bhuyan was bestowed with the Padma Shri Award for Arts on April 22. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects by touching Bhuyan’s feet during the ceremony. The Padma Awards are prestigious civilian honors in India, with three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These awards recognize exceptional contributions in fields such as art, public service, science, medicine, literature, and sports.
