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Bengaluru: Pune-based artist Anand M Bekwad has come out with a Mahakumbh series of acrylic paintings on canvas. A couple of them are already being exhibited at several places, and they are of the following sizes: Mahaumbh Dark Blue: 47"x36" and Light Blue, again of the same size. A fond wish comes true: He was thinking of visiting the Triveni Sangam as soon as the historic Mahakumbh commenced. However, the wish remained a distant dream due to the non-availability of seats in the trains and exorbitant airfare. Luckily, that predicament remained at the beginning of the Mahakumbh for a few days, and the situation changed when his Bengaluru-based brother-in-law decided to make it by road in his vehicle. Likewise, Anand M Bekwad reached Nagpur to accompany his relative for leaving to Prayagraj. No painting and only photos: Although elaborate arrangements were made at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati rivers for all those desiring to have a holy dip, t...

Bengaluru: Nonagenarian Mrs   Bhagirathi Yenagi is revered not just by her children alone, but even by her daughters-in-law as well as sons-in-law apart from relatives, family friends and all others she came in contact with. All of them showered heaps of praise on the grand old woman. Here are excerpts of the same: A Lady with the Great Great Grandmother’s Crown The most cherished and decorative crown of a 90-year-old belongs to Smt. Bhagirathi Yenagi—our beloved Great-Great-Grandmother (my mother-in-law). She begins her day by calling all her children, grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, checking in on everyone, and sharing updates. This simple yet heartfelt ritual fills her with comfort and contentment for the entire day. She was fortunate to have a well-educated and kind-hearted husband, Shri Virupakshappa Yenagi, who was calm, composed, and polite. Together, they made a beautiful couple—both tall and graceful. My father-in-law cherished her company, especially wh...

Bengaluru: Octogenarian living, legendary artist S G Vasudev's two short films, 'Collages' and 'The Line, ' screened at the International Music and Arts Society and Bengaluru International Centre, left the viewers spellbound for the unusual way the filmmaker chose to tell (draw) his stories. ' Collages' get a shape during Covid: S G Vasudev indulged in collage-making from his artworks, hitherto an untouched form for him. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, when movement was restricted, he could not go to his studios in Koramangala to draw and paint. It was during this forced loneliness at home that he thought of collage. To start with, he made some and asked for his wife Ammu Joseph's feedback, which encouraged him to continue. Tree, He, She...: Like most of his renowned works, the collages also deal with his favourite themes revolving around trees, men, and women, among many others. The equally interesting musical notes of Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh, a well-kn...

Bengaluru: The affordability of travel for Indian tourists has fueled rapid growth in both domestic and international tourism, with numbers rising significantly year after year. Official figures highlight this surge—in 2023, domestic tourist visits reached 2.5 billion, marking a 44.98% increase from 2022. Simultaneously, foreign tourist arrivals soared to 19.25 million, reflecting a remarkable 124.11% growth compared to the previous year. Tourism in India has undergone a significant transformation. Earlier, travel was centred on once-in-a-year family outings, but over time, leisure tourism to scenic destinations gained popularity, leading to a shift in travel patterns. With the rise of private tour operators, the monopoly of state-run tourism agencies diminished, resulting in a surge of independent players in the hospitality sector. This rapid expansion led to a boom in makeshift lodges and homestays, many of which remain unregulated and raise environmental concerns. For decades, Indi...

Bengaluru: The Podar International School in Kanakapura, recently organized its annual art exhibition to showcase the students' creativity through country-specific themes. The event evolved pivotal by giving a fillip to a variety of cultures by way of art, dance, and interactive activities.  The exhibition was designed around eight countries: Brazil, China, India, Russia, Greece, Japan, Spain, and Mexico were the countries chosen for the exhibition. Each country was represented by different grade levels. Interestingly, all the participating classes prepared an impressive display of sorts, including cultural elements like wearing traditional attire, dance performances, art activities, and cuisine presentations. Flag, Football and Carnival masks: In the Brazil-specific show, the participating kids of Grade 1 displayed the country's flag, and football in sports and the making of carnival masks as part of the art activity. Costumes, chopstick challenge: The traditional Chinese co...