The Latest Breaking News from Akademi

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 · Apr 1, 2024

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 · Apr 1, 2024

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 · Mar 28, 2024

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…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

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 · Aug 18, 2023

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 · Jul 9, 2023

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 · Jul 3, 2023

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 · Jun 24, 2023

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 · Jun 20, 2023

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.

The Hindu · May 28, 2023