Publications sued for forging 1,200 of Kahlo's worksSeptember 23rd, 2009 MEXICO CITY - Representatives of the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Trust have filed a criminal suit here against the two recently published books on the charges of forging 1,200 art works of renowned painter Frida Kahlo. "Most of them appear not to be by the artist, because connoisseurs of the artist's works have said so," attorney Jose Luis Perez Arredondo said Tuesday.
PM mourns death of Vayalar Ravi's wifeSeptember 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manomhan Singh Saturday mourned the death of Mercy Ravi, wife of union Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi. Mercy, also a Congress leader from Kerala, died of kidney failure early Saturday at the Madras Medical Mission Hospital in Chennai.
Congress mourns death of 'dynamic chief minister'September 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The death of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy was a "tremendous loss", a shocked Congress party said Thursday.
Venezuelan painter keen to hold exhibition in CubaAugust 16th, 2009 CARACAS - Renowned Venezuelan painter Victor Gil has said that he dreams to exhibit his works in Cuba, the birth place of Wifredo Lam, considered the top avant-garde exponent in the Caribbean Island. "I wish that fantasy came true," Gil said, referring to his dream to hold an exhibition in Cuba.
Governments keep changing, I keep hoping: HusainJuly 30th, 2009 Indo-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE
LONDON - With India's Supreme Court ruling in his favour, artist M.F. Husain has spoken of hopes that the changing political scenarios in the country will ease his return home after eight years in self-exile.
Lok Sabha speaker mourns Gayatri Devi's deathJuly 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Thursday mourned the death of Rajmata Gayatri Devi, the erstwhile maharani of Jaipur, saying she was "a distinguished member of parliament and an exemplary human being". Gayatri Devi, who was once considered one of the world's most beautiful women and always stayed in the limelight despite the fall of royalty in India, died in Jaipur Wednesday.
PM mourns Gayatri Devi's death, calls her exceptional personJuly 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday mourned the death of Gayatri Devi, the erstwhile maharani of Jaipur who was once considered one of the world's most beautiful women, and called her a close friend and an exceptional human being. "I convey my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Vice President condoles demise of Tyeb MehtaJuly 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice President Hamid Ansari has deeply condoled the demise of Tyeb Mehta, renowned artist and recipient of Padma Bhushan. In his condolence message, Ansari said that a brilliant artist and recipient of many awards, Mehta contributed immensely to the world of painting and will ever remain a major source of inspiration to younger generations.
President condoles passing away of artist Tyeb MehtaJuly 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil has condoled the passing away of the renowned artist Tyeb Mehta. In her condolence message, President Patil said, "Mehta was a celebrated artist and a role model for modern and contemporary Indian artists.
Sonia Gandhi mourns Habib Tanvir's deathJune 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Congress president Sonia Gandhi Monday mourned the death of veteran Hindi theatre personality Habib Tanvir, who passed away in Bhopal. In a statement issued here, Gandhi condoled Tanvir's death and appreciated his contributions to the field of theatre.
Indian painter exhibits works for Bangladeshi connoisseursJune 4th, 2009 DHAKA - Indian painter Ujwala Prabhu is yet again exhibiting her works for Bangladeshi connoisseurs on what she calls "Chokher Dekha, Praner Kotha", which means "what the eye sees, the heart speaks". A regular on Dhaka's art circuit, Ujwala has this time exhibited paintings that do not conform to any single theme, says The Daily Star newspaper.
It was tough saying yes to 'Rang Rasiya': Nandana SenFebruary 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Saying yes to a movie like 'Rang Rasiya', where she plays the sensuous muse of a painter, was tough, says actress Nandana Sen. 'I am a spiritual person and I did not want to hurt the religious sentiments of anyone by doing this movie.
President Patil mourns Venkataraman's deathJanuary 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil Tuesday mourned former president R. Venkataraman's death and said the nation has lost 'a true patriot and a distinguished luminary'.
Vajpayee mourns Venkataraman's deathJanuary 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee has mourned the death of former president R. Venkataraman.
Eminent Painter Manjit Bawa deadDecember 28th, 2008 NEW DELHI - Noted painter Manjit Bawa died in the national capital early Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 67. According to a family member, the last rites of the painter will be performed at noon.
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