Upasana Kaura Imagine walking for eight years—across burning deserts and the icy passes of the Hindu Kush—just for a chance to apply to college. No guarantee of admission. No shortcuts. Just the pursuit of knowledge. In 629 CE, a Chinese monk named Xuanzang did exactly that. Defying an imperial travel ban, he journeyed to India […]Read More
A distinguished Odissi dancer and academic, Yamuna Sangarasivam gained international recognition for her appearance in Black or White by Michael Jackson. Trained deeply in the classical Indian dance tradition of Odissi, she has been instrumental in bringing its expressive vocabulary to global audiences. Her brief yet powerful presence in the iconic music video introduced […]Read More