Meet Mangala Kanti Roy, 102, Padma Shri awardee in the field of 'folk music'

Jan 27, 2023

The centenarian was conferred with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in the 'Art (Folk Music)' category.

Pareshbhai Rathwa's Pithora painting at G20 exhibition depiction of aesthetics, tradition

Sep 09, 2023

Rathwa told ANI, “The name of these paintings refers to Pithora dev (tribal deity). This is a 12,000-year-old art form which was found in...

5-day Chilika Shelduck International Folk Festival begins in Odisha's Khordha

Nov 10, 2024

The festival which celebrates the traditions and cultural heritage of Odisha is held at the Purvasha Folk and Tribal Art Museum in Khordha.

Maharashtra CM announces financial assistance for artists affected by COVID-19

Aug 05, 2021

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 5 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Cultural Affairs Minister Amit Deshmukh on Thursday approved a relief package for...

Dogri folk singer Romalo Ram expresses gratitude to Centre for being conferred Padma Shri Award

Jan 28, 2024

Dogri folk singer Romalo Ram expressed gratitude to the central government for honouring him with the Padma Shri Award in the field of art.

Cultural Academy in Srinagar hosts shows to promote folk music, encourage young artists

Dec 05, 2020

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 5 : In a bid to help young budding artists showcase their talent and promote archaic and traditional...