Soorya Krishnamoorthy, 78, dies after leaving ISRO to promote arts in Kerala
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Soorya Krishnamoorthy, a former ISRO scientist who turned his focus to the arts, died at the age of 78 in Kerala. He founded the Soorya Stage and Film Society, which annually brings musicians, dancers and films to Thiruvananthapuram as part of the Soorya Music, Dance and Film Festival. His work has made the city a cultural hub, enriching the local arts scene and providing a platform for performers.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 67% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (2): Indian Express, The New Indian Express
Sources
- Soorya Krishnamoorthy, who left ISRO to promote the arts, dies at 78 — Indian Express (center)
- Cultural icon, Soorya Festival founder Soorya Krishnamoorthy dies at 76 — The New Indian Express (center)
- Soorya Krishnamoorthy, who dedicated his life to promote arts, passes away in Keralam — The Hindu (left-leaning)