SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Dance and paint to promote tourism

This beautiful world looks even more beautiful to us because of artistes who show us the various colours of life around. There are different types of artistes in this world. Some are singers, dancers, painters, musicians and many more. But there are a few who are all-in-one. It has been a while that I have […]Read More

VISUAL ARTS

Panchgani Hosts PFA Art Getaway Promoting Eco-Friendly Travel

The misty hills of Panchgani recently played host to the 10th Art Getaway by Platform For Artists (PFA), a Pune-based creative community focused on interdisciplinary art. Organised in collaboration with Zostel, one of India’s largest backpacker hostel chains, the three-day residency (August 10–12) took place at a newly opened shipping container-style hostel, aligning with Zostel’s […]Read More

INTERVIEW VISUAL ARTS

Neeti Aggarwal: Painting as Meditation and a Journey of Self-Discovery

Rajkumari Sharma Tankha For artist Neeti Aggarwal, painting, besides being a passion since childhood, is akin to meditation. The Haridwar-born artist, who recently showcased her work at the Convention Foyer, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, believes art is a way to rediscover herself. “Creating art gives me immense personal gratification. I don’t paint to be […]Read More

SANDIP SOPARRKAR

The glowing master of Tanoura

It is said for a dancer that dance should always be a very spiritual thing, a way that connects him or her to the supreme power, the power that has blessed the dancer with the gift of dance. Each move, each step, each expression slowly and steadily brings the dancer closer to the divine power. […]Read More

BOOKS INTERVIEW

Zainab Priya Dala Interview: On The Architecture of Loss, Apartheid

Saurabh Tankha Her debut novel, What About Meera, won the inaugural Minara Aziz Hassim Literary Prize in South Africa and was longlisted for both the Etisalat Prize for Fiction—one of the most prestigious literary awards for African fiction—and the Sunday Times Barry Ronge Fiction Prize, South Africa’s largest literary honour. Her short stories also secured […]Read More

SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Indian traditions with modern approach

In India, there are a number of privately run dance schools and institutions that teach various Indian classical dances. Some of these schools are run by renowned classical dancers but one institution that is class apart and has a made a name for itself all over the world is Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya with its […]Read More

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