We saw Aamir Khan do the Tap dance in the film Dhoom, but do we know from where the craze of Tap dance began. Today, let me take you into the life of Berry Brothers who made Tap a craze way back in 1920’s The Berry Brothers — Ananias Berry and James “Jimmy” Berry — […]Read More
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The year end is always a time for a recky. Earlier, those of us who had regular columns in the print media (I had in the Times of India for almost 20 years; the Hindu for five and continue contributing to India Today occasionally when the topic is pan Indian), used to write THE YEAR […]Read More
Team L&M The group show, The Body Speak explores the human body’s ability to convey emotions, stories, and ideas through works that present the body as a canvas, a vessel, and a voice, highlighting its complexities and vulnerabilities. Participating artists examine the figure as an emotional landscape, aiming to reveal inner worlds through expressive forms […]Read More
Team L&M The Vidya Niketan Senior Secondary School, Saket, is holding an exhibition of art works by its students at IIC, New Delhi. Titled ‘Choti Si Asha’, the exhibition includes mixed artworks centered around themes like peace and harmony, child labor, women’s empowerment, environmental protection, anti-war and much more. Paintings on social issues such as […]Read More
A dynamic force in the entertainment world, Shantanu Maheshwari seamlessly blending his extraordinary talent as a dancer and actor. Known for his graceful precision, effortless versatility, and expressive style, he brings a poetic fluidity to every performance on stage. At the same time, his natural acting ability, emotional depth, and magnetic screen presence allow him […]Read More
A Tribute to the Legendary Dancer Who Redefined Classical Art for the World The world of Indian classical dance bows its head in reverence today as it bids farewell to one of its most radiant luminaries. Padma Bhushan Kumari Kamala (Kumari Lakshminarayanan)—the iconic Bharatanatyam virtuoso whose brilliance lit up stage and screen for more than […]Read More
It’s a line repeated so often in studios and green rooms that it feels like a universal truth. But the sharper truth is this: art doesn’t pay because we have allowed it not to. Systems don’t remain broken on their own; they survive because we feed them with our choices, our yeses, our silences. Artists […]Read More
With her commanding stage presence and deeply evocative artistry, Sanjukta Sinha has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Kathak. A dancer, choreographer, and creative visionary, she continues to push the boundaries of the classical form while staying rooted in its spiritual essence. In this candid conversation, she reflects on her training, […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Art comes naturally to her. “It is the only space where I feel truly myself – eversince I was a child,” says Khushboo, 24,the Barida-based artist, who is having a solo exhibition of her works in Gurugram. The exhibition is titled Everything I wanted to Forget and showcases 35 works that she […]Read More
If you’re an avid Instagram Reels viewer, chances are you’ve seen the latest viral video of two choreographers performing an impromptu Bharatanatyam to the iconic Bollywood track Mere Dholna. The performance has mesmerised viewers across the Internet. The clip, shared by Pankaj Pandey on Instagram, features him and fellow choreographer Prakhyati Srivastava both dance teachers […]Read More