NK's Post

Karanth's release ends Bhawans stupor

-
Image
NK SINGH Bharat Bhawan, the controversial "House of Arts" at Bhopal, has started limping back to normalcy with the release on bail of B.V. Karanth—the noted drama director who was recently arrested on the charge of attempted murder. The lake-side multi-arts complex, constructed with public funds and run by a private trust headed by the ruling Congress (1) leader, Mr Arjun Singh, became the centre of unsavoury public attention in the wake of the sensational Vibha-Karanth affair. Normal functioning of the cultural complex was disturbed and the Bharat Bhawan repertory, Rangmandal, was almost paralysed following the arrest of its director, Karanth, and the serious burn injuries sustained by the leading actress of the troupe, Vibha Mishra. Over the last month, little had happened in Bharat Bhawan apart from two minor programmes and a campaign launched to defend the institution against public criticism. Now with Karanth back in action, Bharat Bhawan is restarting its cultural activ...
Post a Comment

MP excavation may reveal missing links of pre-historic culture

-

NK SINGH

Bhopal: Excavation work at Atoodh Khasa in Khandwa district of MP is expected to throw light on the missing links of various cultures in the country.

Atoodh Khasa, 45 km from Khandwa, is situated on the right bank of the Kaveri, a tributary of Narmada.

A regular survey done some years ago has shown that the village is one of the important chalcolithic sites south of Narmada. There is an ancient mound, occupying an area of about three sq. km. It is nearly 20 metres high and the top position is encircled by the remains of a fort wall. The mound is situated at the confluence of Kaveri and Amok.

Earlier, a surface exploration of the mound and the river bank site yielded microlithic blades and other activities of the chalcolithic period. Black-and-red wares, both painted and non-painted, were also collected from the cuttings and exposed sections. The core of the mound contains proto-historic and historic pot shreds and antiquities. Stone sculptures have also been found here.

Apart from the surface finds, the antiquities collected from the neighbouring sites have revealed that the region was held by several dynasties, right from the pre-Mauryan period.

Earlier, excavations in these areas have yielded information regarding the classified cultures from pre-historic to modern times. However, there are certain cultural gaps. Evidence of the colonisation of Aryans in the Narmada Valley is also further needed. The creators of stone-age culture are to be identified in this area.

Central India being the cross-road and junction of cultures, it is expected that the exploration in this. The region would yield new evidence which will throw light on the missing links of the various cultures.

Indian Express

April 30, 1985




Comments

Post a Comment

Thanks for your comment. It will be published shortly by the Editor.