A dynamic performer, choreographer, and teacher closely associated with the renowned institution Nrityanjali is Dr Anonna Guha, who is trained in Kathak, she brings together grace, depth, and expression in her performances while also excelling in theatre and stagecraft. Beyond the stage, she contributes actively to Nrityanjali’s social projects, particularly in empowering underprivileged children through […]Read More
The poet of the palette: Remembering Jehangir Sabavala’s meditative landscapes
Sneha Gautam The landscapes of Jehangir Sabavala (August 23, 1922- September 2, 2011) feel more like quiet poems than just paintings. In his oil compositions, whether expansive coastlines or serene inland vistas he artfully blended shadow and light, texture and space, to conjure a rare kind of stillness. His canvases often carry an intricate depth […]Read More
…Hindustan hamara! Iqbal ‘s immortal words (penned in 1904!) still resonate with many; KBC did a special focus with three Armed Forces talents, one each from the Army, Navy and Air Force. They were all articulate and said all the right things because they knew for once their words will be heard by millions. Millions […]Read More
I met this young dynamic ballroom dancer, choreographer, and dance educator Vard Margaryan in the august company of the world’s oldest Ballroom Dancer Ms. Tao Porchon Lynch, in 2018, at a party thrown by Ms, Lynch in New York. Vard’s charisma and charm caught my attention and since then I have known this brilliant dancer […]Read More
Sunny Chandiramani As India marks the birthday of Abanindranath Tagore on August 7, we are reminded of his profound contribution to shaping the country’s cultural identity through art. Widely regarded as the founder of the Bengal School of Art, Tagore was a pioneering force who steered Indian art away from colonial academic realism and toward […]Read More
A renowned Indian playwright, theatre director, and dramatist, Padma Shri Ratan Thiyam passed away recently, he was known for his innovative contributions to contemporary Indian theatre. Born in Manipur in 1948, he was a leading figure in the “theatre of roots” movement, which blends traditional Indian performance styles with modern themes. Thiyam was the founder […]Read More
Kruti Gandhi Sharda wins Tango championship for India A dancer shaped by tradition and transformed by emotion, Kruti Gandhi Sharda moves between worlds—Garba, Bharatanatyam, salsa, and now, Argentine Tango. Her journey is one of cultural fusion and fearless exploration. Earning third place for India at the prestigious Indonesia Tango Championship Preliminaries, she continues to grow […]Read More
Senior Artist Kajal Nalwa has held several solo and group shows across the country. Her works are centered around women and Mother Nature, and invariably bring to fore the subtle interdependence of women and Nature. “Group shows give a better understanding to an artist as these give one a chance to interact with other artists […]Read More
Born in the sacred city of Kashi, the duo has artistry rooted in a rich lineage of classical music and dance, twin torchbearers of the Banaras Gharana of Kathak are duo Saurav and Gaurav Mishra. Trained under their uncle and Guru, Pandit Ravi Shankar Mishra, they embody both devotion and discipline. Their performances blend rhythmic […]Read More
Team L&M If you are a fan of the art of printmaking, which over the years has been developed as a tool for mass communication and reproduction, visit Art Incept at Southpoint Mall in Gurugram. The gallery is holding an exhibition of print works by 14 contemporary artists who have reimagined, reflected and redefined the […]Read More