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Beauty Dung Dung and Sangita Kumari excited to thrill home fans in Ranchi

Beauty Dung Dung and Sangita Kumari excited to thrill home fans in Ranchi

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Ranchi Royals geared up for the second season of the Hero Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) that gets underway on 28th December in Ranchi. The two young stars from Jharkhand are buzzing with excitement at the opportunity of representing their home franchise in their own backyard. Sangita Kumari and Beauty Dung Dung made their India debut in 2021 and there has been no looking back. The duo has represented their country in major international events with Sangita having scored 30 goals, while Beauty has contributed with 6 goals. Now, the two are set to embark on a new journey with their home franchise – Ranchi Royals in the Hero HIL. Eagerly awaiting the campaign, Kumari, who was part of the Indian team that won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 said, “It’s a proud feeling to play at my home ground. It’s always a special occasion to play in Ranchi. Even more so now that I’m representing the Ranchi Royals. The audience here loves hockey and that makes it exciting for the …

Violinist RK Shriramkumar, who has accompanied MS Subbulakshmi and TM Krishna, awarded Sangita Kalanidhi by the Music Academy | Chennai News

Violinist RK Shriramkumar, who has accompanied MS Subbulakshmi and TM Krishna, awarded Sangita Kalanidhi by the Music Academy | Chennai News

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In 1988, when 12-year-old TM Krishna, hailed as a child prodigy in Chennai’s music circles, debuted at the Music Academy as a part of the ‘Spirit of Youth’ series, he was accompanied on the violin by RK Shriramkumar, a decade his senior and the grandson and student of the noted violinist RK Venkatarama Sastry from Rudrapatnam who trained under iconic vainika Veena Subbanna and renowned violinist Mysore T Chowdiah (Chowdiah Memorial Hall in Bengaluru is named after him) in the early 20th century. Three decades later, Shriramkumar who imbibed the nuances of violin from Sastry, with Arun Prakash on the mridangam, continues to accompany Krishna besides many others; cajoling his violin so that it harmonises with and complements the vocals as intimately as possible. Shriramkumar has accompanied generations of artistes including Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, MS Subbulakshmi, DK Pattammal, T Brinda and T Mukta, M Balamuralikrishna, and the current crop of significant artistes such as Sudha Ragunathan, Bombay Jayashri, and Krishna, among others. Story continues below this ad Shriramkumar has been named this year’s Sangita Kalanidhi …

R.K. Shriramkumar, an authority of Dikshitar’s composition, gets Music Academy’s Sangita Kalanidhi award 

R.K. Shriramkumar, an authority of Dikshitar’s composition, gets Music Academy’s Sangita Kalanidhi award 

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R.K. Shriramkumar. File | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj Violinist R.K. Shriramkumar has been selected for this year’s Sangita Kalanidhi award of the Music Academy. He had accompanied stalwarts of yesteryears including Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, M.S. Subbulakshmi, D.K. Pattammal, D.K. Jayaraman, T. Brinda and T. Mukta, M. Balamuralikrishna, K.V. Narayanasamy and the present day musicians such as Sudha Raghunathan, Vijay Siva, Bombay Jayashree, Somya and T.M. Krishna. In a press release, N. Murali, the president of Music Academy, said the executive committee of the Academy on March 23, decided to confer the award on Mr. Shriramkumar, who belongs to the family of renowned musicians from Rudrapatnam.  “In the past few decades, he has been acknowledged as an authority on the Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsani of Subbarama Dikshitar, which remains one of the best-known compilations of Muthuswami Dikshitar’s compositions. It is fitting that he has been chosen for this prestigious award in the year marking the 250th anniversary of the master composer,” Mr Murali said. Shriramkumar belongs to the Rudrapatnam family of musicians. The ‘R’ in his name …

New Malayalam OTT releases this week: Where to watch movies like Identity, Rifle Club, and more online

New Malayalam OTT releases this week: Where to watch movies like Identity, Rifle Club, and more online

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As we step into another weekend, it is the right time to unwind and spend some time watching new films. If you’re planning to kick back and relax, here is a list of the latest Malayalam movies on OTT that are available to watch this week! New Malayalam movies on OTT this week 1. Identity Cast: Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, Vinay Rai, Aju Varghese, Archana Kavi, Shammi Thilakan Director: Anas Khan, Akhil Paul Genre: Action Thriller Where to watch: ZEE5 If you’re in the mood for an action thriller laced with mystery and intrigue, then Tovino Thomas and Trisha starrer Identity would be your right pick. The film, directed by the duo Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, follows the story of Haran Shankar, a part-time martial artist suffering from OCD. As the film centers around a series of crimes in the city, an eyewitness with a photographic memory becomes the sole lead for the investigation. With time running out, the investigating officer enlists Haran’s help, as he is also adept at sketching thanks to his …

Sangita Kumari wants to build new home for her parents with HIL money

Sangita Kumari wants to build new home for her parents with HIL money

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Rajgir, Bihar: The crowd erupted in cheers at Rajgir as Sushila Chanu’s deceptive midfield pass found Sangita Kumari, whose deft touch sent the ball into the goal against China in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. At just 22, Sangita has carved a niche for herself as a striker who thrives on instinct, always appearing in the right place at the right time. All four of her goals in the tournament have been field goals. “It is all the result of the intense training we do before matches. The pass from Sushila Di is something we have practiced so many times on the field,” Sangita shared with The Bridge during the tournament. In addition to scoring in three matches, Sangita was named “Player of the Match” in India’s opening game against Malaysia, cementing her reputation as a dependable striker. 🏑INDIAN GIRLS DEFEATED CHINA AT THE ASIAN CHAMPIONS TROPHY India defeated China 3-0 and remained unbeaten in the group stage so far. Salima Tete, Sangita Kumari & Deepika (PC) scored the goals. Next, the final Pool stage …

Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy: Sangita Kumari shines as India find their groove in second half for 4-0 win against Malaysia | Hockey News

Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy: Sangita Kumari shines as India find their groove in second half for 4-0 win against Malaysia | Hockey News

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In a battle between the second-highest-ranked team of the tournament and the second-lowest, the result was hardly in any doubt. But Salima Tete-led India took their time in their opener at the Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir, Bihar before eventually prevail 4-0 over Malaysia, thanks to a solid second-half showing. Coming into the tournament, head coach Harendra Singh had stressed on the need to improve the fitness and endurance levels of the team while also being smarter in front of goal. But the first half was frustrating for the hosts in that regard, just managing one goal that came courtesy Sangita Kumari in the 8th minute. However, when the match ended, the young forward from Simdega had scored another, and there were reasons to smile. Two goals in two minutes at the end of the third quarter for Preeti Dubey and Udita ensured there wasn’t an upset on the cards. And Sangita applied the finishing touch in the 55th minute. While Harendra has made it clear he wants his team to be set up with …

Varun Badola On Dating Rumours With Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand Co-Star Sangita Ghosh: “We Were Just Friends”

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Image was shared on Instagram. (courtesy: imsangitaghosh) It would not be wrong to say that veteran actor Varun Badola has been one of the most popular faces in the Indian Television industry. The actor is still cherished for his performance alongside Sangita Ghosh in the show Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand, which aired from 2001 to 2005. Back then, there were rumours that Varun and Sangita were dating each other. Refuting all such rumours, Varun recently said that the duo were just “great friends” in a chat with Siddharth Kannan. When questioned about whether there was ever any romantic connection, the actor said, “Nahi hua tha. Agar hua hota to I had every opportunity to take it forward aur kyuki sab kuch to hamare favour me hi tha na. [It didn’t happen. If it had, I had every opportunity to take it forward because everything was in our favour.] We were the romantic couple of Indian Television.”  Varun Badola continued, “Aur hum log aisa nahi tha, party varty karte the saath me. Jitni baar milna julna hota tha, sab saath me ghum …

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin backs TM Krishna on Sangita Kalanidhi award: ‘Don’t mix narrow politics into music’

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday backed Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna amid protests by several artists who have opposed the Sangitha Kalanidhi award for him. “My warmest congratulations and appreciation to the great singer TM Krishna for being selected for the ‘Sangeetha Kalanidhi’ award of The Music Academy,” Stalin wrote on X. (Also Read – TM Krishna’s Sangita Kalanidhi controversy explained: Why some Carnatic musicians are opposing his honour) MK Stalin defends TM Krishna getting the Sangita Kalanidhi award Addressing the criticism faced by Krishna for his political views and advocacy, Stalin wrote, “It is regrettable to criticise TM Krishna for his progressive political stances and his constant talking about the common man. It is not fair to unnecessarily lash out at Periyar, who fought for human equality based on humanity and for women to live as equals for three-quarters of a century in a charitable and peaceful way. Anyone who reads Periyar’s selfless biography and his thoughts will not attempt to cast such slanderous mud.” Hindustan Times – your fastest source for …

Sangita Kalanidhi to T.M. Krishna | The Music Academy replies to vocalist duo Ranjani-Gayathri after they withdraw scheduled performance

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Photo: musicacademymadras.in The latest development in a sequence of events in the world of Carnatic music that has set social media abuzz is a strongly-worded response from The Music Academy, to the vocalist duo Ranjani and Gayathri, who declared their intention to withdraw from participating in the Academy’s 2024 conference, opposing the selection of vocalist T.M. Krishna as this year’s Sangita Kalanidhi. In a letter that was sent to them, the Academy’s president N. Murali said he was shocked by “its vituperative content, which is replete with unwarranted and slanderous assertions and insinuations verging on defamation, and its vicious tone against a respected senior fellow musician”. “The choice of Sangita Kalanidhi made year after year is a prerogative of The Music Academy and has always been made after careful deliberation, with the sole criterion being musical excellence demonstrated over a significant and sustained career. This year the Executive Committee of the Academy chose T.M. Krishna for this accolade based on his excellence in music over a long career, with no extraneous factors influencing our choice,” …

Kanimozhi’s ‘I stand with TM Krishna’ message amid row over Sangita Kalanidhi award | Latest News India

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Amid a major row over Madras Music Academy awarding TM Krishna with Sangita Kalanidhi award, DMK MP Kanimozhi on Thursday defended the award and said the hate TM Krishna is receiving for his social beliefs or his engagement with Periyar is uncalled for. The award to Krishna drew flak from several Carnatic vocalists who even withdrew from the Music Academy Conference 2024. Carnatic vocalists Ranjani and Gayatri issued a statement announcing that they would not participate in the conference as it would be presided over by TM Krishna who, they said, caused immense damage to the Carnatic music world, insulted icons like Tyagaraja and MS Subbulakshmi. Kanimozhi said this hate subjected to TM Krishna is like the hate-filled speech given by certain Karnataka BJP leader. “Its dangerous to overlook Mr TM Krishna’s glorification of a figure like EVR who 1. Openly proposed a genocide of ‘brahmins’2. Repeatedly called/abused every woman of this community with vile profanity 3. Relentlessly worked to normalize filthy language in social discourse,” their statement read. Hindustan Times – your fastest source …