Cultural Figures

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Renowned Kannada Poet HS Venkatesha Murthy Dies at 81

He pioneered the Bhavageethe cassette poetry movement, bridging traditional themes with modern sensibilities.

Odisha Leaders Honor Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s Legacy on Birth Anniversary

‘Monsieur Aznavour’ Hits German Screens with Praise for Lead Performance and Authenticity

Smith College Speaker Returns Honorary Degree Following Plagiarism Allegations

Mariano Ozores, Prolific Spanish Comedy Director, Dies at 98

Assamese Singer Gayatri Hazarika Passes Away at 44 After Battling Cancer

Claudia Roth Celebrates 70th Birthday, Marking Decades of Cultural and Political Impact

Myung-Whun Chung Appointed as La Scala’s First Asian Music Director

Joan de Sagarra, Defining Voice of Catalan Culture, Dies at 87

Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas Llosa Dies at 89 in Lima

Malian Music Icon Amadou Bagayoko Dies at 70

Swiss Author Peter Bichsel Dies at 89

Herman van Veen Celebrates 80 Years of Life and 60 Years on Stage

Renowned Composer Sofia Gubaidulina Passes Away at 93

Jean Sarrus, Founding Member of Les Charlots, Dies at 79

Dafydd Elis-Thomas, Former Plaid Cymru Leader and Senedd's First Presiding Officer, Dies at 78

Elfie Donnelly Reflects on Creating Iconic Children's Characters and Challenges of Modern Storytelling

European Central Bank Plans First Euro Banknote Redesign in 23 Years

Klaus Willbrand, TikTok-Famous Antiquarian, Dies at 83

Bremer Theater-Intendant Michael Börgerding verstorben nach schwerer Krankheit