AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoArts Loss: Legendary Pandavani exponent Teejan Bai has died in Raipur at 70, after a prolonged illness. The Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2003) and Padma Vibhushan (2019) singer was credited with taking Chhattisgarh’s folk tradition to global audiences, and PM Narendra Modi called it an “irreplaceable loss.” Mauritius Arts & Heritage: A new exhibition at Gallery 9 (Sweet Labour, July 2–Aug 1) explores the history of Mauritian sugar cane plantations through screen prints of Indian indentured labourers and ceramic sugar bowls linked to the 1834 Atlas voyage to Mauritius. Fashion & Sourcing: Source Fashion returns to Excel London (July 7–9) with its biggest-ever edition, featuring 305 exhibitors across 19 countries/regions, including a Mauritius pavilion and knitwear makers. Travel & Culture: Emirates will roll out a next-generation lounge concept, with Mauritius scheduled for August. Sports Spotlight: Cape Verde’s World Cup run continues to draw attention as the tournament heads into the Round of 32.
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