Union Minister Pralhad Joshi honored esteemed Gondhali folk artist Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar in Delhi. Sugatekar, a Padma Shri awardee, has devoted 71 years to folk singing despite his humble ...

Renowned as the ‘Bhisma of Gondhali’ music, Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting ...

Bengaluru: The second day of the three-day cultural event, Kala Dhwani, at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath brought the vibrant ...

Three from North Karnataka have made it to the list of Padma Shri awardees, which was announced by the union government on Saturday.

Nine persons from Karnataka, including violinist L. Subramanian and actor Anant Nag, have won the Padma awards announced on the eve of Republic Day.

The recipients include musician Ricky Kej, oncologist Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshamane, Gondhali folk maestro Venkappa Ambaji ...

Nine distinguished individuals from Karnataka have been conferred the Padma Awards for 2025, announced by President Droupadi ...

Bhimavva Shillekyathara, a 96-year-old puppeteer was named for the Padma Shri for her dedication to Togalu Gombeyaata, a ...

Artists perform during the inauguration of ‘Namma Jatre’ as part of the annual ‘Bengaluru Habba’ festival at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy ...

A Patachitra workshop by renowned artist Ranjit Chitrakar will showcase traditional art, while performances ... University of Karnataka will highlight academic insights into folk culture.

Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara, a 96-year-old puppeteer from Karnataka, has been honored with the Padma Shri for her ...