TNPSC Current Affairs May 09, 2018

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs May 09, 2018 (09/05/2018)

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Topic : Latest Diary of Events, Profile of States

Tholu Bommalata

Tholu Bommalata, the traditional puppetry art form of Andhra Pradesh, has lost its sheen. Now, there are only a few artisans to carry forward the art.

Background:

Years ago, the art was active in the four districts of Rayalaseema, especially in the border villages of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

However currently, there are only 6-8 troops left in all those areas that are still taking up the leather puppetry as the prime livelihood.

About Tholu Bommalata:

Tholu Bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Tholu Bommalata literally means “the dance of leather puppets”.

The puppeteers make up some of the various entertainers who perform all night and usually re-enact various stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

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Topic : Awards and Honours, Persons in News

All India Achievers and Research Academy Award

Ambika, faculty at the Department of Civil Engineering of Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, has been awarded for her contribution to society in the form of educating the poor students.

The award was presented by All India Achievers and Research Academy, a non-profitable organisation working for the nation’s integrity.