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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam violence an attack on Indian democracy, social harmony: Ram Bahadur Rai
Haridwar: Veteran journalist Ram Bahadur Rai said on Friday that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 was not just an act of terror but carried three significant meanings. "First, it was an attack on Indian values of democracy, coexistence, and social harmony. Second, it was an assault on religious freedom and confirmation of the artificial theory that Hindus and Muslims cannot live together as a nation. Third, it was an attempt to derail tourism and teerthatan (religious tourism)." He praised the country's media, especially print, for "fair coverage" of the Pahalgam attack and its aftermath. "The print media informed the public that following Pahalgam, the govt had no choice but to launch Operation Sindoor . This operation symbolises the unmatched prowess of our armed forces, projects the govt as powerful (parakrami), and underscores its steely resolve to end cross-border terrorism," said Rai, chairman of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts and a Padma Bhushan awardee. Rai said Operation Sindoor's biggest success was in securing global support unlike earlier wars with Pakistan, when India had to explain its position. On the issue of "paid news," Rai questioned why the govt has not taken actions to curb it. He urged the creation of rules and a regulatory body to guide journalists on their responsibilities. "It should not be like the Press Council of Jawaharlal Nehru's era, which Arun Jaitley called 'a toothless tiger.' The body must regulate all media, from print to digital," he said. He called on chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take initiative, as he did with the Uniform Civil Code. "This body should not control the media but show it the right path, its rightful duties, and what it must avoid," Rai said.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Art finds a home beyond gallery walls
Chitrakala Parishath Indian Institute of World Culture Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts A group of five artists have joined hands to promote art amongst the people who visit Lakshmi Kantha Park at Padmanabhanagar in South Bengaluru. The group has been organising the art show at the park during weekends, and are happy with the response from those who visit the park in the morning and evening for a a visual artist and graduate of, said that she recently began exhibiting her works at local parks to observe public engagement and reactions. 'It was a success. Later, I decided to call more artists to join me to exhibit their works. The goal of this is to make art accessible to more people,'' she said. Raksha shared that earlier she exhibited her artworks in galleries, but primarily those familiar with art and already interested in it visited. 'I wanted the general public to be aware or know more about art and make art accessible to them,'' she H, an artist from Padmanabhanagar, expressed that she was delighted with the experience of the art show. 'Many of the visitors have evinced interest to know about Mandala art. It is my fourth art show. I put up a stall during Chitra Santhe. I have also exhibited my art works at(IIWC), and,'' said Paul, who specialises in intricate versions of Kalamkari art, said that the art show provided a platform for exposure to different kinds of artwork. 'A few senior citizens came along with their grand-children who were enthusiastic to know about Kalamkari art,'' said Paul. Appreciating the artists for organising the art show, Captain Ramesh Nanjundaiah, a resident of the area, said that he wants the artists to organise more art shows for the benefit of people who visit the park. 'I am very happy to see different types of art works. It is a visual treat,'' he a similar opinion, Sreelatha Ramesh, another resident, highlighted that the art show allowed visitors to know about various unique art styles.
