Art & Culture
Tribute to Manohar Singh
Aspiring actors from 3 different college showcased their talent People at the Historic Gaiety Theatre. Performers included students from Government College Kotshera, Shimla; Dramatic Club Karsog and last but no the least R.K.M.V College Shimla.
The main purpose of the shows as per organizer was to salute the famous actor Manohar Singh on his death anniversary along with providing platform cum exposure to fresh upcoming college students/actors.
The first play Baja Do Ek Naye Dhun by Kotshera – a modern version of the famous fairy tale Pied Piper depicted the story of Pied Piper who in wrath subjected the youth of town on path of drugs, corruption and terrorism.
The second play Every Man by Karsog was based on the 15th Century Morality play by same name. Everyman an allegorical drama that teaches a lesson about how Christians should live and what they must do to save their souls was enacted by students under able direction of Kulbhushan Sharma.
Whereas the third play Cheekh by R.K.M.V was a play based on the life of rape victim. The story depicted story of any ordinary victim who is warmly welcomed when she is born, her dreams and aspirations and how they are crushed by the antisocial elements of the society.
The first play considering the college students can be considered an average production. The voice over was not as appealing as the flow was to slow missing the charm or vitality that a flashback voice over demands.
On the other hand Every was a treat to watch especially the actor portraying Death. His presence on stage was felt every time with or without a dialogue. Considering the place and exposure available to the students, director did a great job.
On the other hand Cheekh the neighbor (Aunt) was outstanding in her performance. The seriousness of the theme was captured beautifully but like Vivek Mohan, one of the spectators said, “There was no originality in the idea just riding the wave created by the tragedy and presented in a clichéd manner. Very depressing though began on a happier note. Why portray the ‘victim’ as victim rather than a hurt person or maligned. I wonder if the parents who can support her badminton cannot support her tragedy. Theatre is all about entry and exit including in the ideas.”
Power failure during the plays did not make students uneasy which is highly commendable on part of each student. Over all it was a wonderful experience some new fresh and promising talent coming up.
Art & Culture
Use Offerings Made at Himachal’s Hindu Religious Institutions Only For Hindus, Employ Only Hindus: HP Govt
Shimla-The Additional Chief Secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Language, Art & Culture Department has issued a notification barring the use of offerings made at the Hindu religious places or institutions for non-Hindu Communities.
Directions in this regard have been issued to Commissioners (temple) under Section 27 of the Himachal Pradesh Hindu Public Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1984.
“All the receipts or offerings including gold and silver of the Hindu Public Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments shall be used only for the purposes pertaining to the welfare and other activities relating to only Hindus. No receipts or offerings shall be used for the purposes associated with activities relating to Non-Hindus,” the notification said.
Further, now, no non-Hindu person would be given any sort of employment at the Hindu religious institutions/places.
“All the officers and officials including the personnel related to security etc. whether appointed or deputed or taken on outsourcing basis shall be out of the persons professing the Hindu religion only,” the notification said.
No further clarification was provided regarding the intended purpose of this move.
Art & Culture
Kullu Dussehra 2021: All Religious Ceremonies to be Allowed, But No Commercial and Cultural Events
Shimla-The International Kullu Dussehra would be organised from 15th October to 21st October, 2021, the Himachal Pradesh Government informed today after holding a meeting regarding the same.
The HP Government has decided that all deities would be invited for the Dussehra festival. Orgnaization of all religious ceremonies would be allowed traditionally, but the cultural and commercial activities would not be held.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presided over meeting of State Level Kullu Dussehra Committee. Directions were given to ensure proper security system, uninterrupted electricity supply and adherence of Covid-19 guidelines.
It was also decided in the meeting that Language, Art and Culture Department would provide an additional amount of Rs. 10 lakh to district administration Kullu for organising Kullu Dussehra festival.
Art & Culture
Wah Re Corona: Himachali Folk Artist’s Lyrical Satire is Factual Rendition of India’s Agonizing Catastrophe
Shimla-Otherwise blatantly vocal and distinctively mass-mobilizing government of India is suddenly in the most subdued self after its proclaimed victory over the deathly virus; participation in uncontrolled election rallies; and permitting maha melas. The stalwarts are in the hiding, while helpless citizens – who voted them into power not once but in landslide victories twice – are dying due to lack of oxygen, poor – unavailable – medical facilities, and the denial stance of the ignorant in the helm.
Drawing a comparison between the fatal coronavirus and the mismanagement of the entire situation by the appalling government; a Himachali folk artist has released a factually appropriate lyrical satire that will tickle your mind and leave you to imagine what has brought this catastrophe onto us. The song is written by Rameshwar Sharma and music by Lalit Sauta.
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