A view of the Arasavalli temple in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. File Andhra Pradesh Government is keen to promote temple tourism in Srikakulam district as part of the Ratha Saptami festival which will be celebrated on February 4, 2025. As more than 3.5 lakh devotees are expected to visit Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple … Read more
Visitors to the Hyderabad Literary Festival 2025 can explore themes ranging from literature and storytelling to climate change, science, indigenous languages, and culture | Photo Credit: https://www.hydlitfest.org/ The Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) 2025 is set to captivate audiences with its vibrant line-up of literary discussions, cultural conversations, and artistic expressions. Scheduled to be organised at … Read more
Performers from the Kudiya tribe, Coorg | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The third edition of The Feet on Earth Festival, to be held in Hyderabad this weekend, invites visitors to participate in a session of tree walk and storytelling. The baobab tree at the venue — Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet — is among the oldest … Read more
Actor Sudheer Karamana at the State School Arts Festival | Photo Credit: P.K. Ajith Kumar Actor Sudheer Karamana was a surprise visitor at Putharikandam, where the lunch for some 20,000 is served every day. “I always try to attend the arts festivals of students,” he says. “I enjoy that not just as an artist but … Read more
The three-day Kuchipudi Pathaka Swarnotsavalu at Kuchipudi village in Krishna district came to a grand close on Sunday (December 29), with over 5,000 students, artistes and teachers participating in the programme. Minister for Excise Kollu Ravindra, Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh and Deputy Speaker Raghu Ramakrishna Raju were present on the occasion. Speaking on the … Read more
Film-maker Singeetam Srinivasa Rao in conversation with actor Kamal Haasan. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Actor Kamal Haasan’s production house, Raaj Kamal Films International, will on Monday stream on its YouTube channel the recording of the four-day film festival titled Apoorva Singeetham, which was held earlier this year to honour the work of veteran film-maker … Read more
The festival is designed to create environmental awareness through films. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2024, a platform dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues, is set to take place from November 22 to December 8 across India. Launched in 2020, the festival promotes environmental awareness through … Read more
Telangana government has recognised Sadar Sammelan as a State festival. File | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) general secretary Charan Koushik Yadav expressed gratitude to the State government, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, for officially recognising Sadar Sammelan as a State festival. He also extended thanks to Deputy Chief Minister … Read more
“Dogs are more often than not looked at negatively with main focus on dog bites and fear of attacks, while most of the dogs are very loyal, obedient, protective and a beautiful companion for humans,” a press statement from the BBMP said. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has decided to celebrate ‘Festival of Dogs’ … Read more
For fans of Shankar Nag and Kannada cinema, November holds special significance as the month of their beloved “Auto Raja.” Each year, admirers across the state celebrate his birth anniversary on November 9, with festivities coinciding with Kannada Rajyotsava. For theatre enthusiasts, October and November marks a key cultural event: the Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival … Read more