CHENNAI: Hidden within the quaint, dusty lanes of Kuruviagaram village is a treasure trove of untapped talent — bodies ...

“That was the first time I held the parai,” remembers Velu, who has won the Padma Shri this year for his contribution to the Tamil folk-art form. Velu has taught hundreds of men and women to ...

Velu began practising parai in 1981 but had to take a hiatus due to personal challenges. He returned to the art in 1995 and has since dedicated himself to organising events and teaching parai to ...

Colombian President Petro refuses to allow US migrant deportation flights to land in country 'Prince Of Parai' Velu Aasan Honoured With Padma Shri For Reviving Tamil Nadu's Traditional Art ...

This recognition is not just for me but for the entire community of artists working to promote traditional Parai art globally.” “I am happy that Tamils around the world are congratulating me. It’s ...

Velu Aasaan, 58, a percussionist from Tamil Nadu is “standardising and reviving traditional Parai Isai art form, taking it to the global level”. Harvinder Singh, 33, is the first Indian to win a gold ...

Speaking exclusively to IANS, Velu Aasan said, “I am speechless. This recognition is not just for me but for the entire community of artists working to promote traditional Parai art globally.” “I am ...

The awards are given in various disciplines and fields such as art, social work ... who is standardising and reviving traditional Parai Isai artform, are also among the Padma Shri awardees.

Togalu Gombeyaata (leather puppetry) master puppeteer Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara, who was one of the first women to practise the art form, has also been awarded Padma Shri. The 96-year ...

from Tamil Nadu who is standardising and reviving traditional Parai Isai art form are among the awardees. Togalu Gombeyaata (leather puppetry) master puppeteer Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara, ...