BVB Mehta Vidyalaya, Delhi, was our world when we were growing up in the Delhi of 1960s through the 1970s. Yes, for Gen Z that may sound like ancient history on lines of Harappa and Lothal but for 30+ of us – the class of 1976 – meeting 50 years later, in 2026, at school, […]Read More
An artist who stands as a compelling force in the world of Kathak, who seamlessly bridges performance, pedagogy, and creative vision is Sharvari Jamenis. A senior disciple of the legendary Rohini Bhate, she carries forward a rich legacy while shaping her own distinct artistic voice. With equal command on stage and screen, Sharvari has carved […]Read More
Vidushi V. Deeksha Creates History with 216-Hour Non-Stop Bharatanatyam Performance,
For nine days and nine nights, Bharatanatyam dancer Vidushi V. Deeksha lived inside rhythm, breath, and belief at the auditorium of Dr. G. Shankar Government Women’s First Grade College, Ajjarakadu, Udupi, Karnataka, she performed continuously for 216 hours, resting only 15 minutes every three hours. When she finally concluded at exactly 3.30 p.m. on the […]Read More
The world of dance is often seen from the outside as a space filled with beauty, grace, glamour, and applause. Audiences witness the elegance of movement, the sparkle of costumes, and the thunder of standing ovations, believing that the dance world is a realm of pure creativity and joy. However, behind the curtains […]Read More
In an era dominated by digital consumption and fleeting attention spans, the Art Baithak initiative stands as a refreshing return to intimacy, presence, and shared cultural experience. Spearheaded by voice artist and arts patron Mona Shetty under the aegis of the Leela Ghosh Foundation, this initiative is steadily reshaping how audiences engage with the performing […]Read More
Reviving Indian Dance-Theatre: Indumati Raman on Bhagavata Mela and Thanjavur
Born into a family deeply connected with music and theatre, Indumati Raman grew up in an environment where artistic traditions were both practiced and patronised. In 1966, she joined the renowned institution Kalakshetra in Chennai, where the founder Rukmini Devi Arundale was still actively guiding its artistic vision. Influenced by Rukmini Devi’s fascination with the […]Read More
One of the emerging faces of India’s digital dance movement, Noel Alexander has built a distinctive identity as a dancer and choreographer who seamlessly blends technical precision with emotional storytelling. Inspired by popular dance reality shows, Noel’s journey into the world of dance began with curiosity that soon transformed into a lifelong passion and commitment. […]Read More
Some visitors say India itself is a museum piece while others find it full of museums. India is either way, a museum country. Which is why discovering three swanky new museums in three weeks of travel in South India (that’s not one city as many North Indians think! but India’s most cultured part and its […]Read More
At Pravaha, a festival dedicated to showcasing and premiering new productions, Shringara Bhakti 2.0 emerged as a deeply reflective and aesthetically layered dance feature. Show at NCPA Mumbai was conceptualised and curated by Dr. Usha RK, an arts consultant with over four decades of experience, the production explored the interdependence of śṛṅgāra (love) and bhakti […]Read More
An internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and scholar whose life and work bridge Europe and India through classical dance is Ileana Citaristi. Trained in Odissi under the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and deeply influenced by Kathakali, she is one of the foremost non-Indian exponents of Indian classical dance. Based in Odisha for decades, she has played […]Read More