The skin has wonderful protective responses. In the deeper layers of the epidermis are cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its colour. Melanin actually protects the skin from the sun’s radiation. It increases on exposure to the sun and moves up, or is transferred to the upper layers of the skin […]Read More
A nude dance based painting theatre by Koushik Podder Dance with theatre goes hand-in-hand and many-a-times contemporary dance movement fits beautifully into theatre scene, making it a fabulous way to express various ideas and emotions. Recently, Kolkata saw an interesting style of installation based painting theatre with contemporary dance elements titled Konflickt – A Journey […]Read More
There have been many dances, dramas, television shows and films made on the great Indian epic The Mahabharata. We all have seen the BR Chopra’s Mahabharata and also the one Ekta Kapoor made. But what I saw a few days back was above the two Mahabharatas. I am talking about the theatre production, Mahabharata – […]Read More
Moisture is skin’s basic requirement. It keeps the skin soft, healthy and youthful. The skin loses moisture to the environment when the humidity is low. Exposure to the sun, over a period of time, also lowers the skin’s ability to retain moisture. Even chlorinated depletes moisture and causes dryness. The texture can become rough and […]Read More
Pollutants in the air are making our cities increasingly hostile to our good health and well-being. Respiratory and lung problems have become health hazards. Pollution also affects beauty as the skin and scalp also bear the brunt of air pollutants which not only attack the skin surface but also lead to an accumulation of toxins. […]Read More
The field of dance is growing manifold and due to this, there are many dancers who get insecure about their profession. This develops into backbiting and talking ill about other co-dancers and choreographers. Dance being a creative field is one such art that has many differences in thoughts and this is main cause of blabber […]Read More
Films, films and more films — this is one medium of art which has been ruling our hearts for decades. Stars in movies have been icons in the past and are more so today. They not only epitomise beauty and style but are also fabulous examples of elegance and grace. When we look at Indian […]Read More
So what is your plan this holiday? Is it in India or somewhere abroad? When you are travelling on vacation, is your dance too on a holiday? Many people travel to various destinations in India or abroad for vacations or to meet family, friends or relatives. It is a great time to bond with them, […]Read More
When we talk of learning dance in a complete, wholesome and structured manner, one institute that crosses our mind is the renowned Nalanda Dance Research Centre in Mumbai, spearheaded by Padma Bhushan Dr Kanak Rele and her highly talented daughter-in-law Dr Uma Rele. Nalanda is a non-profit public trust and undoubtedly a premier institution enjoying […]Read More
Festival season is here and so are some face packs: Make a cold infusion of hibiscus flowers by allowing them to stand overnight in cold water, in a ratio of one to six. Next morning, crush the flowers. Strain and keep the water. Mix the flowers with three teaspoons oats, two drops tea tree oil […]Read More