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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Masters provide glimpse into vibrant Indian folk art canvas
1 2 3 Slug: SCZCC Summer Workshop Nagpur: The South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur, is currently hosting a summer workshop, a six-day immersion into the heart of India's traditional art forms. The workshop draws participants eager to learn from masters of Warli, Gond, Mandana, and Cheriyal art. Participants have a special fascination with the session on Telangana's unique Cheriyal mask-making, led by the esteemed artists Nagila Ganesh and his wife, Vanaja. The Cheriyal art form — with origins in a village about 100km from Hyderabad — is Nagila's family tradition. Both Nagila and Vanaja are devoted practitioners of this centuries-old art. Cheriyal painting and mask-making traditionally served as storytelling aids, deeply rooted in local theatre. Participants in the workshop were keenly observing the intricate process of crafting the Cheriyal masks. "These masks, often depicting characters like Lord Ram, goddess Sita, Raavan, Lord Krishna, and Arjun from epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, come alive under the skilled hands of Nagila and Vanaja," said a participant. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Encontre voos low-cost Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo In the afternoon session, participants thronged the Gond painting workshop led by Shraman Kumar Shyam. A self-taught Gond artist, Shyam's artistic journey began in the rugged landscapes of Madhya Pradesh. As a child, he learned to paint on walls using mud and other natural materials readily available in his surroundings. His work is characterised by an intriguing blend of tribal and modern symbols, brought to life through detailed brush and pen drawings and paintings. His canvases often feature tribal deities, birds, and landscapes. For many in his community, this art form is also a significant source of livelihood. His distinctive world of icons, birds, animals, and trees, rendered in repetitive, colourful patterns, has been exhibited both in India and internationally, earning him critical acclaim and awards. Simultaneously, the workshop also features the delicate art of Mandana painting taught by Krishna Verma, who is dedicated to preserving the folk traditions of Malwa. Participants also have the opportunity to learn the intricate Warli painting from Maharashtra under Subhash Sutar from Palghar, who is young and popular in Maharashtra.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Plea to support strike on May 20
Rajamahendravaram: CPI National Executive Member Akkineni Vanaja has called upon workers, employees, and farmers from all sectors to actively support the nationwide strike scheduled for May 20. The strike is being organised to protest against the four labour codes introduced by the Central government, which she claimed are detrimental to workers' rights. Speaking at the CPI District Convention Invitation Committee meeting held at the CPI office in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday, Vanaja expressed serious concern over what she described as a rise in Hindu fundamentalist governance in the country. Vanaja further criticised the government for allegedly misleading 80% of the Hindu population under the pretext of Islamic terrorism. Commenting on the Naxalite movement, she argued that it is rooted in socio-economic issues and that Naxalites are also citizens of India. She condemned the government's violent crackdown on innocent tribal people under the guise of suppressing Naxalism. Vanaja also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is more interested in elections and power than in the welfare of the country's citizens. CPI District Secretary Tatipaka Madhu, City Secretary V Kondala Rao, Assistant Secretary Sappa Ramana, District Executive Members K Jyothi Raju, P Lavanya, Thota Lakshman, Pantham Nageswara Rao, P Trimurthulu, and Praja Natya Mandali District Convenor Mahanti Lakshman Rao were present.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
CPI asks govt to withdraw Op Kagar
Rajamahendravaram: CPI National Executive Member Akkineni Vanaja has urged the government to recognise the Maoist issue as a political matter and immediately invite them for negotiations. Speaking at a press conference at the CPI office on Friday, she demanded the immediate cessation of Operation Kagar in the Dandakaranya region. Vanaja expressed concern over the atrocities and massacres inflicted on innocent tribal people under the pretext of suppressing Maoists. She said that the Maoist issue should be approached from a political perspective, and appropriate measures should be taken for a resolution. Commending the Indian government for its strong response to the heinous shooting by Pakistani terrorists on April 22, she praised the success of Operation Sindoor, which eliminated 100 terrorists. Vanaja clarified that this military action targeted only terrorist bases. Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, she remarked that restarting the construction of the capital city multiple times is an achievement unique to them. Despite the ongoing construction activities, she noted, Modi did not announce any funds for the capital or the Polavaram project, which she marked as a significant issue. She criticised the promotion of loans as 'aid', stating that the burden of these loans would eventually fall on the people. Vanaja also condemned the government's move to undertake fresh land acquisition for the Amaravati capital city, terming it inappropriate. CPI District Secretary Tatipaka Madhu, Assistant Secretary Kundrapu Rambabu, and other leaders participated.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Wife, lover pay Rs 1L supari to kill cab driver in Bengaluru, arrested
Bengaluru: In a case of premeditated murder, Soladevanahalli police arrested a woman and six others on charges of killing her husband, a cab driver identified as Chandrashekar, 40. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accused are Nagaraj, 29, Vanaja, 35, Nandan, 25, Prasanna, 26, all residents of Kottigepalya, along with three 17-year-old juveniles. Police said Vanaja, the victim's wife, and her lover Nagaraj orchestrated the murder by paying a supari (contract killing fee) of Rs 1 lakh, of which Rs 30,000 was given in advance. The incident occurred on April 26 when Chandrashekar stepped out at 6.30am to have tea at a nearby stall. According to police, the assailants kidnapped him in a car and drove to Arekattedoddi village near Kabbalu in Kanakapura taluk of Ramanagara district. There, in a remote agricultural field, the gang assaulted him and slit his throat. Later, some locals discovered his Chandrashekar's body in a pool of blood and alerted Sathanur police, who registered a case of murder. As Chandrashekar's mother Sarojamma had filed a kidnapping complaint with Soladevanahalli police, the case was transferred there for further investigation. During probe, it was learnt that Vanaja and Chandrashekar had two children — a 17-year-old son and a 15-year-old daughter. Vanaja allegedly had a relationshp with Nagaraj, whom she met a few years ago while working. When Chandrashekar found out about the affair, tensions rose between the couple. Vanaja conspired with Nagaraj to eliminate her husband, police said, and Nagaraj took the help of his friend Nandan and others to execute the crime. Initially, Vanaja feigned ignorance, but later she confessed to the crime, police said.
