Tag Archives: Andhra

Crafts: Budithi

March 10, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Art, Culture, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Budithi brassware is one of the unique metalworks coming out of the Coastal Andhra region (Kosta) of Andhra Pradesh.

The sheen and quality of this craft is apparent at first glance. Used for a variety of purposes, it is a …

[Guest Post] Recipe: Majjiga Upma

February 29, 2016UncategorizedACP, Andhra, Cuisineadmin

The following Post was composed by Aruna garu. You can follow her on her food blog.

It was on a whim that I wrote to the administrators of Andhra Culture Portal that I would like to share some of …

e-Pragati—One small step for Andhrapreneurship

February 25, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Business, Development, Politicsadmin

A version of this Post was published by Anil Prongs at his blog, on November 23,2015

The IT revolution has bought several changes in India. It changed what was an agriculture based economy to a country with strong service …

Personalities: S.Janaki

February 19, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Kerala, Music, Personalities, Telugu, TollywoodN.R.I.pathi

In an industry marked by unscrupulous careerists and no-holds barred competitors, S. Janaki gaaru is that rare voice of integrity.

Playback singer extraordinaire, she, along with P.Suseela garu, formed the twin pillars of female voice accompaniment from the 70s to …

Crafts: Etikoppaka

February 16, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Art, Culture, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Today’s topic is one of the unique crafts from Visakhapatnam District and is known for its beautiful lacquer work, woodwork, and toys all under the title of its village of origin: Etikoppaka.

With another one of those uniquely Telugu …

Personalities: Nataraja Ramakrishna

February 4, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Dance, Folk, High Culture, Personalities, TelanganaN.R.I.pathi

The word ‘Natya’ in the Two Telugus states today cannot be uttered without mentioning the name Nataraja Ramakrishna.

The reviver of Andhranatyam and Perini Siva Thandava, he was a virtuoso in three others, including the third native Telugu dance, …

New Year’s Resolutions from an Andhra Bidda (2016)

January 3, 2016UncategorizedACP, Andhra, Culture, Society, Telangana, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Dear Telugu Thalli (and Bharat Mata),

Another year has come and gone. 2015 was one which featured a number of highs and a number of lows.

First, and perhaps foremost, for once we saw the native voice, your voice, breakthrough …

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