Classical dance world is filled with politics It is said that for a dancer to become a true artiste, he or she should experience various phases of life, from initial motivation to starting to learn the art of dance to mentorship and blessings of the guru, ups and downs of the world of dance, politics, […]Read More
It is said that around the 16th century, Chinese traders & immigrants landed up in Philippines not only with their silks and ceramics but also bringing their Cantonese specialities & Chinese cooking traditions like stir frying and steaming methods of cooking and since then it has been having a very close connect with the influence […]Read More
In India, Pagdi is a sign of pride and in many regions, it is a matter of honour too. Folk dancers of India often use the pagdi to add more drama to their costume and you will agree with me that it does enhance the appeal of the entire performance. For many, more elaborate the […]Read More
Cheela or Chilla are basically flavourful savoury Indian pancakes made with various kinds of flour. These desi pancakes are mostly made with unleavened batter so they are considered to be healthy. There are many kinds of cheela made in the households using various kinds of flour like oats, semolina, millet flour and even wheat flour. Before […]Read More
24 hour dance-a-thon fundraiser for Covid-19 Dance teachers from around the world are coming together to help raise funds for Covid-19. M-DO Kathak Toronto, a renowned Kathak dance institute, has joined hands with Chhandika, Boston and Chhandam Nritya Bharati, Mumbai and presenting an international dance-a-thon (in Kathak) to support Covid aid for India. This 24-hour […]Read More
Canapes is one word which is associated with the concept of having snacky bite sized starter type preparations with a variety to choose and with flavors and tastes to entice the palate and taste buds. It is a good idea to plan on a platter of canapes for a get together or event for a […]Read More
Renowned Mohiniattam performer Mandakini Trivedi has always been very innovative and often organizes wonderful shows and festivals to educate and enlighten the new generation of dancers and she again spearheaded The Geet Govind online festival where scholars from the world of Indian classical dance imparted their valuable knowledge. Mandakini ji is an Sangeet Natak Akadamy […]Read More
The earliest mention of a dish named Pilaf can be found in the transcripts of the history on Alexander the Great. It is believed that the young Greek conqueror enjoyed the reception he received at the hands of the locals of Bactria. The military forces accompanying Alexander savoured the Bactrian dish of rice and meat, […]Read More
Food and its traditional heritage from various parts of the globe is an absolute pleasure to try and especially when it comes to french cuisine it has been the pioneer and the very first one to set standards of taste and flavor with minimal use of ingredients yet creating world famous delicacies to entice the […]Read More
The year gone by was sad and depressing for many, lot of people lost money and jobs not just that many lost their dear ones too. The world of dance witnessed the loss of National award-winning choreographer the legendary Saroj Khan, king of contemporary dance Padma Shri Astad Deboo, renowned dance critic and historian Padma […]Read More