Invincia 2022, Biggest cultural fest of Presidency University Bangalore held
Press Release- Invincia 2022, Biggest Cultural Fest of Presidency University Bangalore was organized on 27th-28th May 2022. The grand endeavour was turned into reality, by the entire team of students and staff of the Department Of Student Affairs under the Guidance of the Hon’ble Chancellor Nissar Ahmed and the Vice President, Salman Ahmed.
Ashwini Puneeth Kumar, Producer (PRK Productions & PRK Audio) and alumni of Presidency School, RT Nagar, inaugurated INVINCIA’22 and declared the fest open. A special tribute was paid to the Legendary Actor Late Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar, whose memories are still cherished and celebrated. The ceremony was graced by all the key officials and the staff and students of the University.
INVINCIA was a culmination of 50+ Group & Individual events nurturing talents PAN India, with students having registered from 90 different colleges and universities and more than 2100 external student participation with a mammoth crowd of 20000 + Students
Divine x Gully Gang headlined Day 1 with spectacular performance. Various artists like Khanzaadi, Loud_silence, Jubilman, and others set the hip hop mood before the Arrival of Divine(Gully Gang).
Day 2 was inaugurated by Javed Ali which marked the start of the huge variety of competitions in the genres of dance, dramatics, music, and fine arts. EMCTruth and Arjun(DJ Quake) started the show for the mesmerizing, talented singer Ananya Birla, followed by DJ Dr. A which left the crowd rallied.
Madam Chancellor, Kauser Ahmed awarded the Overall Championship of Invincia’22 to St. Joseph College, Bangalore while the Runner’s Trophy went to Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore. The two-day festivity of Invincia was attended by more than 20,000 students from across 90 colleges Pan India.
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Zakir Hussain dies in US hospital, tributes pour in for tabla maestro
New Delhi (PTI): Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco, US, his family said on Monday. He was 73.
Hussain died from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement.
He had been in hospital for the past two weeks and was shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after his condition deteriorated.
Hussain's sister Khurshid Aulia said he passed away "very peacefully".
"He passed away very peacefully after the ventilation machine was switched off. This was 4 pm San Francisco time," she told PTI.
Regarded as the greatest tabla player of his generation, Hussain is survived by his wife Antonia Minnecola and their daughters -- Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.
Born on March 9, 1951, he was the son of legendary tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha.
The family said in its statement, "He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy cherished by countless music lovers around the globe, with an influence that will resonate for generations to come."
In a career spanning six decades, Hussain worked with several renowned international and Indian artistes but it was his 1973 project with English guitarist John McLaughlin, violinist L Shankar and percussionist TH 'Vikku' Vinayakram that brought together Indian classical music and elements of jazz in a hitherto-unknown fusion.
Starting at the age of seven, he went on to collaborate with virtually all of India's iconic performers, including Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan and Shivkumar Sharma, in his career.
His groundbreaking work with Western musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma, Charles Lloyd, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Mickey Hart and George Harrison brought Indian classical music to an international audience, cementing his status as a global cultural ambassador.
Hussain received four Grammy Awards in his career, including three at the 66th awards ceremony earlier this year.
The percussionist, one of India's most celebrated classical musicians, received the Padma Shri in 1988, Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
As news of Hussain's passing spread, messages of condolence poured in on social media.
Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej remembered Hussain for his "immense humility, approachable nature".
"One of the greatest musicians and personalities India has ever produced. Along with being the best himself, Zakir ji was known for… being responsible for the careers of numerous musicians, who are now forces to reckon with themselves," Kej said in a post on X.
"He was a treasure trove of skill and knowledge and always shared and encouraged the entire music community through collaborations and his actions. His legacy will live on forever, and his influence will be felt for generations. He left us too soon," he added.
American drummer Nate Smith thanked Hussain for "all of the music you gave us".
Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also paid tribute, describing Hussain as an "irreplaceable legend".
"The world of music will be lesser without tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and his fans all around the world. My prayers, Om Shanti," she said on X.
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta credited Hussain for bringing "an accompanying instrument to the forefront".
"The maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away a few hours ago. Goodbye Ustad ji. The man who made the tabla sexy, who brought an accompanying instrument to the forefront is gone. Deepest condolences to his family, fans and students around the globe," Mehta said.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan called the percussionist "a beacon of India's rich musical heritage and a true custodian of classical traditions".
"Ustad Zakir Hussain was instrumental in popularising Indian music across the globe, serving as a beacon of India's rich musical heritage. A true custodian of classical traditions, his contributions to the arts remain unparalleled. His passing is a monumental loss to culture and humanity. Heartfelt condolences to his loved ones," Vijayan said.
Expressing his condolences to Hussain's family, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called him a "cultural ambassador who bridged borders and generations with his mesmerising rhythms".
"The Padma Vibhushan tabla maestro and percussionist, gloriously took forward the legacy of his father with exceptional performances and collaborations. His numerous national and international honours are a testament to this," Kharge said.
