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My grandaunt, M S Subbulakshmi, would want her dignity defended against offensive remarks
January 07, 2025 8:36 pm
There can be no two opinions about the fact that public figures and their work can be the subject of objective criticism. But have we, as a society, stooped to such a level that even openly sexist and racist remarks must suffer tolerance in the name of criticism?
M S Subbulakshmi award to T M Krishna: My grandaunt would have abhorred this furore
December 26, 2024 12:26 pm
The general view in the family is that the case is waste of valuable court time and generates unnecessary publicity.
TM Krishna should not be recognised as recipient of MS Subbulakshmi award: SC's interim order
December 17, 2024 7:43 am
Subbulakshmi’s grandson V Shrinivasan had approached the court challenging the decision to give the award to Krishna
How SC & Madras HC cleared way for MS Subbulakshmi award to Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna
December 13, 2024 6:50 pm
Shrinivasan, grandson of Carnatic icon M S Subbulakshmi, has objected to giving the award to Krishna saying that his grandmother's will had 'prohibited' any memorials in her name. But while the Madras HC disagreed with the award being interpreted as a 'memorial', the SC refused urgent hearing in the case.
MS Subbulakshmi: The woman and the musician behind the icon
November 24, 2024 7:16 pm
Unlike Rukmani Arundale or many of her contemporaries or present-day artists, she was not from privileged backgrounds. Her sacrifices and struggles also require a place in our imagination.
Why T M Krishna’s ‘criticism’ of M S Subbulakshmi is in fact a commentary on society at large
November 25, 2024 3:23 pm
In its recent order, Madras High Court called for respecting the legendary singer’s wishes. The legal battle spotlighted the fault lines in the Carnatic music establishment, and the questions raised by Krishna, its famous insider
‘Respect her wishes’: Madras High Court restrains Music Academy from conferring M S Subbulakshmi Award to T M Krishna
November 19, 2024 10:44 pm
The decision, which has led to a debate in the Carnatic music industry, was prompted by a legal suit filed by V Shrinivasan, the grandson of Subbulakshmi, who argued that the institution of an award in her name was a direct contravention of her last will and testament.
Vidya Balan wears a MS blue sari to pay tribute to Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi, the 'only singer after whom a colour is named'
September 16, 2024 6:32 pm
"This feature showcases four sarees that M.S. Amma wore and popularised between the 60s and the 80s and is a portrayal of M S Amma’s concert persona," Vidya Balan wrote on Instagram
50 young musicians get M S Subbulakshmi fellowships
September 19, 2022 2:40 pm
The fellowship carries a grant of Rs 1 lakh for each musician annually for three years in the field of carnatic vocal, hindustani vocal, mrudangam, harikatha, nadaswaram, veena, sitar, saxophone, ghatam, flute, tabla and violin.
Naidu to students: Must promote your culture wherever you go
September 29, 2018 5:24 am
Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha that had organised the event felicitated 24 budding musicians with the Shri Shanmukhananda Vijaya Bank Dr MS Subbulakshmi Fellowship in music
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