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The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Conveying the poignancy in Bhadrachala Ramadasu's songs
Shruthi S. Bhat made a statement with both intent and content right at the outset of her concert, which was devoted exclusively to the compositions of Bhadrachala Ramadasu. It is rare to come across a kriti in Bhairavi as the opening number of a concert, and rarer still when it includes a niraval segment. Accompanied by G. Kailasapathy on the violin and G.N. Bhuvan on the mridangam, Shruthi presented this endowment concert under the auspices of The Music Academy at the Kasturi Srinivasan Hall. Shruthi's voice was in fine fettle from the very first note, as she opened with the shloka 'Srirama sitagaga' from the saint-poet's 'Dasarathi Sathakam' in Bhairavi. The full range of the raga's facets emerged even in the short rendition, which was a prelude to the composition 'Rama dayajudave'. The refinement lingered through the rendition of the song, particularly in the niraval and kalpanaswaras at 'Rajeeva dala lochana', creating immersive bhakti. Rendered with zest 'Bhadrasaila rajamandira' in a lilting Kuntalavarali was sung zestfully, offering a lighter and contrasting shade. Chakravakam was the first raga Shruthi explored. While the delineation stayed true to the raga's mood and structure, it occasionally veered into repetitive passages that could have been more tightly sculpted for greater coherence. Kailasapathy's version on the violin complemented that of the vocalist. Here, Shruthi narrated a moving anecdote from the life of the 17th-century composer, which related to the kriti 'Abbabba debbalaku' in Misra Chapu. Ramadasu, a staunch devotee of Rama, had been imprisoned by the Mughal ruler Tana Shah on charges of misappropriating funds to construct the Bhadrachala Rama temple. In this composition, he pleads with the Lord: 'I promise upon your feet, please do listen. I have not laundered a single penny to anybody'. After listening to his prayers, Rama and Lakshmana appeared as messengers, paid the money, and secured Ramadasu's release from prison. The song was rendered with the poignancy the context warrants, and the swarakalpana at 'Prema tho' displayed synchrony from the ensemble. 'Hari hari nama' in Kanada carried forward the devotional fervour leading into the main suite in Kamboji and the best-known composition by Ramadasu in the raga — the evergreen 'Emayya Rama' in Khanda Chapu. Shruthi began by hitting the high notes shortly before ebbing into the lower octave, and then gradually shaped the melody, revealing its splendour through gamaka-laden phrases. Kailasapathy's presentation was equally rich with melodic depth. The rendition of the kriti was replete with Kamboji's grace before Shruthi rounded off with niraval and swara exchanges at 'Paramatmudu ani ninnu' in the charanam. Bhuvan's rhythmic support was steadfast throughout, and his tani was marked by verve and tonal precision. A shloka, 'Sriramachandra karunakara', in Yamunakalyani was followed by the song 'Naraharideva', and the concert concluded with a mangalam in Madhyamavati.
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Bird flu scare: Death of a tigress lead to closure of zoos in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW: The death of a tigress in Gorakhpur zoo led to the closure of Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur zoos along with Etawah Lion Safari for a week on Tuesday evening following the bird flu scare in the state zoos. The decision to shut the zoos came after the death of a tigress Shakti at the Gorakhpur zoo as bird flu was confirmed as the cause of the death of feline. Meanwhile, all the Tiger reserves, including Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Lakhimpur Kheri, Amangarh Tiger Reserve in Bijnore, Ranipur Tiger Reserve in Chitrakoot and Suhelva Tiger Reserve in Balrampur, in the state have been directed to be on high alert. The wildlife authorities got alerted after the death of tigress Shakti at Gorakhpur zoo on May 7. Its viscera samples were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, which confirmed bird flu as the cause of death on Tuesday. The tigress, Shakti, was over two years old and was brought to Gorakhpur after her rescue from Lakhimpur Kheri's Mailani in May, 2024. Also, the viscera examination of the tigress by NIHSAD confirmed the presence of a rare Vibrio bacterial infection. This bacterium, typically found in aquatic life including fish and seabirds, is a potential risk of spreading H5N1 (avian influenza) through direct contact. Infection in several big cat species, including tigers, leopards, and others is common as they feed on infected poultry carcasses. Cats are also prone to infection because of their risk of exposure to poultry or wild birds, say the wild life experts. Moreover, female wolf Bhairavi also succumbed at the Gorakhpur zoo and its viscera samples were sent to IVRI Bareilly. Bhairavi's results are awaited. Meanwhile, a sick tiger named Pataudi was recently transferred to the Kanpur zoo, raising concerns about the potential spread of the virus there. 'The monitoring of all animals in the zoo is being done. They are being checked for symptoms of bird flu or other illnesses. Keepers have been made aware of the symptoms,' said the senior forest official.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Yogi orders maximum vigilance aftertigress dies of bird flu in Gorakhpur
Lucknow: The Lucknow and Gorakhpur zoo s, and Etawah Lion Safari were closed for a week on Tuesday following the bird flu scare in state zoos. The decision came after the confirmation that a tigress at the Gorakhpur zoo died of bird minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to enforce maximum vigilance in all zoos in the state to check the spread of H5 avian influenza (bird flu).The alarm was raised after the death of tigress Shakti at Gorakhpur zoo on May 7. Its viscera samples were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal, which confirmed bird flu as the cause of death on Tuesday.A female wolf Bhairavi also died at the Gorakhpur zoo and its sample was sent to IVRI Bareilly. Bhairavi's results are awaited. Meanwhile, a sick tiger named Pataudi was recently transferred to the Kanpur zoo, raising concerns about the potential spread of the virus a high-level meeting on Tuesday, Yogi said the safety of protected animals and birds in zoos, bird sanctuaries, national parks, wetland areas and cow shelters must be treated as the topmost priority. He instructed officials to take all necessary preventive measures promptly and strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued by both the central and state govts to curb the possible spread of the a preventive strategy, Yogi has ordered regular sanitisation of zoo premises and the use of blow torching where needed. He also emphasised mandatory health screenings of all wild animals and birds, along with strict inspection of their food to prevent any CM directed that all zoo staff be fully informed about avian influenza and equipped with PPE kits and other essential safety gear. He further said that staff duties within enclosures be assigned according to the level of associated called for strict monitoring of all poultry farms in line with safety protocols and tight control over the movement of poultry products. He directed the health department to assess the potential impact of bird flu on humans to prevent any risk of transmission to the CM said that zoo authorities should be in regular contact with institutions like the Central Zoo Authority, National Centre for Disease Control, ministry of health, department of fisheries and dairy, and the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, to seek advice and implement necessary action accordingly.
Mint
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
OTT releases this week: New movies, web series to watch this weekend; Odela 2, The Royals, Gram Chikitsalay and more
OTT releases this week: A number of new movies and web series will be available on OTT this weekend on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and ZEE5. Let's have a look at the ones that are available to watch online. Plot: After serial killer Tirupati is killed by his wife, his soul returns as an evil spirit and haunts newlywed brides in Odela village. The villagers seek help from Bhairavi, a powerful Naga Sadhu and Lord Shiva devotee. She fights Tirupati's spirit using rituals and divine energy. Cast: Tamannaah Bhatia, Hebah Patel, Vasishta N. Simha Genre: Supernatural thriller OTT release: Amazon Prime Video Plot: Inspired by a 1975 novel, Forever tells the touching love story of two Black teens, Keisha and Justin. They discover themselves and each other while experiencing love for the first time. Cast: Michael Cooper Jr., Lovie Simone, Karen Pittman Plot: Good Bad Ugly is a Tamil action film. It shows a former gangster trying to live peacefully with his family. But, he returns to violence after his son is jailed. Cast: Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das Plot: A kind doctor visits a village and finds both innocence and clever tricks. A fake doctor is already popular there. Through his experiences, the real doctor learns important life lessons. Cast: Amol Parashar, Vinay Pathak, Anandeshwar Dwivedi Plot: The Diplomat follows a US ambassador in the UK handling a crisis. It shows her tough marriage, global politics, and a big twist. The threat comes from inside the UK government. Cast: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi Genre: Political Thriller Plot: Set in the old Motibagh palace in Rajasthan, The Royals tells the story of the fictional Morpur royal family. After the King dies, they try to fix their money problems and save their legacy. Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Zeenat Aman Plot: After his dear mother passes away, a man decides to honour her memory by opening an Italian restaurant. Here, real grandmothers cook and share their homemade recipes. Cast: Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco Plot: Jason Corbett's death is under question after a shocking 911 call and violent crime scene. His family remembers him and reveals hidden truths behind what seemed like a perfect life. Cast: Terri J. Vaugh, Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman Plot: This Spanish web series is about a young man with a troubled past who becomes the bodyguard of a rich teen girl. As danger from a stalker grows, they fall in love. Cast: Alberto Olmo, Eléa Rochera, Enrique Arce Plot: This Bengali film follows Bikram, a commerce graduate wrongly jailed for murder. Beaten and humiliated, he turns into a master thief, trained by a criminal in jail. He commits 22 robberies in 3 years using clever disguises. Cast: Abir Chatterjee, Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Find out when and where Tamannaah Bhatia starrer 'Odela 2' is likely to stream
's supernatural thriller ' Odela 2 ', directed by Ashok Teja and penned by , the sequel to the 2022 crime thriller Odela Railway Station , after receiving mixed reviews at the box office is set to make its digital debut soon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to a report by The Free Press Journal, the film will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video from May 17, 2025, just a month after its theatrical release on April 17. In 'Odela 2', Tamannaah takes on the challenging role of Bhairavi , a powerful Naga Sadhu and devotee of Lord Shiva, who confronts dark supernatural forces threatening her village. The story is set in the fictional village of Odela in Telangana, where the malevolent spirit of a serial rapist, Tirupati, continues to terrorize the community even after his death. Following a ritual gone wrong, Tirupati's soul transforms into a vengeful spirit, possessing men and resuming his horrific crimes. Bhairavi, who has spent years in ascetic devotion chanting "Om Namah Shivaya," returns to protect her village from this evil. The film also features Hebah Patel reprising her role from the first installment, alongside a strong supporting cast. While the original 'Odela Railway Station' was praised for its realistic portrayal of crime and suspenseful storytelling, 'Odela 2' has supernatural horror with mythology, which included something new to the franchise. Despite mixed critical reception, the film has piqued audience interest, especially with Tamannaah's portrayal of a fierce and spiritual protagonist. Fans of the actress, known for her work across Bollywood and South Indian cinema, are eager to see her in this intense role. Tamannaah was recently seen in hit songs like 'Aaj Ki Raat' from 'Stree 2' and 'Nasha' from 'Raid 2'.
