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Santosh Nair’s ‘Sadhya’ celebrates its silver jubilee of dance innovation

Life&More Life&More March 29, 2025

New Delhi based artist Santosh Nair’s dedication to merging traditional and contemporary dance forms has ensured that his danced company ‘Sadhya’ remains a vibrant force in the world of dance. As ‘Sadhya’ moves forward celebrating 25 years, it undoubtedly continues to inspire and captivate audiences, staying true to its mission of artistic excellence and innovation. […]Read More

ART & ARTISTES SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Art to Heart, an evening by Lata Surendra

Life&More Life&More March 22, 2025

When sea of knowledgeable and eminent practitioners of the art get together under one roof, what can one expect? Either there are fireworks between them or an evening to a pulsating cosmos. The evening curated by Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra was nothing short of that. The talks and the performances based on the theme ‘ARDHANG […]Read More

ASHISH KHOKAR HERITAGE & CULTURE

Pune tune

Life&More Life&More March 17, 2025

Pune is today among the most cosmo city with real culture. They talk softly, don’t push and break lines like the rest of India. Behave. Rarely cheat or abuse, unless provoked then the Maratha rule and role come to surface! Peshwas DNA is there. Don’t forget this is also the land of Swaraj is my Birthright. […]Read More

ART & ARTISTES SANDIP SOPARRKAR

WAACKING SENSATION MANISH POONAM

Life&More Life&More March 15, 2025

In the world of social media, Instagram is one new place where dancers are emerging from. They have been able to meet likeminded people and of course bring light to their art of dance. One such c. I spoke with the Instagram star on his life journey and struggles to make it in the world […]Read More

ART & ARTISTES SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Dance in India: A Hobby or a Career?

Life&More Life&More March 8, 2025

India, a country where dance is deeply rooted in ancient traditions, still struggles to accept it as a serious career choice. It is ironic that in a land where classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, and Odissi originated, and where Bollywood songs are considered incomplete without dance, choosing dance as a profession is still […]Read More

ART & ARTISTES SANDIP SOPARRKAR

‘Father of Odissi Dance’, Guru Mayadhar Raut passes away

Life&More Life&More March 1, 2025

‘The father of Odissi Dance’ Guru Mayadhar Raut, the revered Odissi dance maestro and Padma Shri awardee, recently passed away at the age of 94. Born on July 6, 1930, in the village of Kantapenhara, near Cuttack in Odisha, his life’s journey was a testament to unwavering dedication to the classical arts and the revival […]Read More

ASHISH KHOKAR HERITAGE & CULTURE

Colours of India!

Life&More Life&More February 24, 2025

As Holi approaches, the colours of India come to play. Before that, by Basant Panchami there’s Spring in the air, anyway. Then there was the Mahakumbh where 50 crore Indians mostly, brought colours to the sangam of three rivers – Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati – from all over the world. Then colours are brought individually, […]Read More

ART & ARTISTES SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Unique promotion by Sir Richard Branson on Virgin Atlantic airlines

Life&More Life&More February 22, 2025

Almost a decade ago the iconic Sir Richard Branson made a unique dance and music promotion on his Virgin Atlantic flight. Which had all the passengers asking for more, it was promotion of Motown the Musical. On that Sir Richard Branson answered a few email questions for me: What inspired you to bring such an […]Read More

ART & ARTISTES SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Spreading Shambhu Maharaj Legacy ‘Harshotsav’

Life&More Life&More February 15, 2025

Harshotsav, a dance and music festival was celebrated in Mumbai recently. It was organised by the dance guru Pandit Ram Mohan Maharaj and Parul Mishra. Pandit Ram Mohan Mishra, a prominent figure in the world of Kathak, is celebrated for his intricate footwork and fluid expressions, which reflect his deep understanding of the dance’s traditional […]Read More

ART & ARTISTES SANDIP SOPARRKAR

INDIA HAS AN OVERWHELMING PASSION FOR DANCE, SAYS ARCHIE BURNETT

Life&More Life&More February 8, 2025

India had a distinguished visitor all the way from America to conduct a dance workshop. Archie Burnett is a celebrated American dancer and choreographer known for his pioneering work in voguing, a style of dance originating from the LGBTQ+ ballroom scene. As one of the leading figures of voguing’s international recognition, he has helped bring […]Read More