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Malayalam author C. Radhakrishnan quits Sahitya Akademi citing political interference

Controversy in Sahitya Akademi as Malayalam author resigns over political interference in literary body's autonomy.

The Hindu

Author C. Radhakrishnan resigns as eminent member of Kendra Sahitya Akademi

The noted writer has resigned in protest against the inauguration of this year’s annual festival by a Union Minister.

The Hindu

Differences arose between Lalit Kala Akademi officials over exhibition

An internecine war brewing in the Lalit Kala Akademi came to a boil over the organisation of an exhibition and on-the-spot painting competition in Ayodhya in the run-up to the inauguration of the Ram Temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22.

The Hindu

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Poet Balachandran Chullikkad comes out against poor remuneration by Kerala Sahitya Akademi for his lecture

Poet Balachandran Chullikad comes out against poor remuneration by Kerala Sahithya Akademi for his lecture

The Hindu

Awards for words: On the Sahitya Akademi awards

At a time when children are losing their reading habits, the Sahitya Akademi with its extensive network should do more to spread the word about India’s rich literary tradition.

The Hindu

Hundreds of people pay tearful adieu to K.A. Francis

People from various walks of life paid tearful adieu to K.A. Francis, eminent artist and former chairman of Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, who died at the age of 76 on Thursday night.

The Hindu

84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

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One-time Sangeet Natak Akademi awards for 84 artists

Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards, a national honour, is being given to 84 artists above 75 years of age who haven't been accorded any national honour. VP Jagdeep Dhankhar will give away the awards with a purse money of ₹1,00,000 and a citation. Recipients are selected in various categories like…

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The Hindu bags ITFoK’s media award for best coverage

Brio: Deshabhimani won award for best coverage of Int'l Theatre Fest of Kerala-2023 in Malayalam print media. 24 News won in visual media, Mediaone Shelf for online & Hello Radio for best radio channel. Akademi chairman Mattannur Sankarankutty presented awards.

The Hindu

Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Awards distributed

Art unites people in the contemporary world that is divided by hatred. Along with recognition of one’s achievement, awards also increase ones social responsibility, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu has said.

The Hindu

Inclusion of logo on govt. anniversary on books published by Kerala Sahitya Akademi kicks up a row

The inclusion of a logo marking the second anniversary of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government on books published by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi has kicked up a row with a section of writers, including akademi president K. Satchidanandan, registering their strong dissent

The Hindu

Cheap thrills: the best free UK festivals of 2023

Whether it’s hot-air balloons, music or movies you’re after this summer, you don’t need to spend hundreds – or even visit a portable loo

The Guardian - UK

Attempts on to shift Telugu and Sanskrit Akademi out of Tirupati, warns Forum

The academic community and activists from Rayalaseema perceive that there is an attempt being made to shift the Telugu and Sanskrit Akademi, originally sanctioned to be headquartered at Tirupati, to Vijayawada or its vicinity, citing administrative convenience, said Rayalaseema Intellectual Forum president M. Purushotham Reddy, on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Lalithakala Akademi’s visual arts exhibition from Monday

The shows will be held at Ernakulam Durbar Hall Art Centre, Fort Kochi Pepper House, Kozhikode Akademi Art Gallery and Kayamkulam Shankar Memorial National Cartoon Museum and Art Gallery.

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Sangeetha Nataka Akademi to celebrate 65th anniversary

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16 artists from Assam to receive Akademi Puraskar

GUWAHATI: The Sangeet Natak Akademi will honour 16 artists from Assam with the Akademi Puraskar in various categories. The ministry of culture announced the awards for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 on Friday.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Posing thought-provoking questions through poetry

Telugu teacher from Chittoor wins Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for his anthology of poems

The Hindu

Kapse wins Akademi award

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Maalan bags Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize

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Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi announces museum scholarships

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi has announced scholarships 2022-23, a visit to the art museums of London, in one of its constant efforts to give young and upcoming artists wings to fly.

The Hindu

Artists’ residency studio opened at Kilimanoor

Artists can camp and engage in creative pursuits at Akademi facility

The Times of India

Lucknow: Dinesh Khanna takes charge as director of BNA

LUCKNOW: Former executive director of the National School of Drama (NSD) Dinesh Khanna took charge as director of Bhartendu Natya Akademi (BNA) on Monday.

The Hindu

Sangeetha Nataka Akademi to give ₹2-cr. aid for professional theatre groups

₹4 lakh each for 50 groups

The Times of India

K Satchidanandan to bring fresh focus and energy in Kerala Sahitya Akademi

THRISSUR: Eminent writer K Satchidanandan, who has been appointed president of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, said strengthening the bonds between Malayalam and other languages would be one of his top priorities. He said he hoped to leverage his experience and contacts with writers from India and abroad to make this…

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Hundreds bid adieu to the first woman chief of Sangeetha Nataka Akademi

The actor initiated many schemes for artistes during her time at akademi

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