Team L&M After a thumping start last week at HABITAT WORLD, the Khokar Dance Archives presents A century of Indian dance , covering a 100 plus years. Centuries begin by one and end in zero, hence the period platformed is 1901 – 2000. ‘This is when pioneers from West came to India at turn of […]Read More
Why do some clubbers shake it like a Polaroid picture while others prefer to perch on a bar stool? British psychologist Peter Lovatt, who has conducted rigorous field work in nightclubs, believes he can explain why some booty shaking is hot — and some is not. It’s all about your hormones. For reasons of data […]Read More
Team L&M The IHC (Habitat World Art & Culture) is doing the first-ever major focus on Indian dance pioneer, scholar, collector and father- figure of archiving, the late Prof Mohan Khokar starting on his 20th death anniversary – September 17. The first male student of Kalakshetra in 1945, he was also the founder-head of Baroda […]Read More
Transgender Dancer Pooja Sharma ‘Rekha’ turns into an internet sensation For years I have been writing about various artists, covering events, profiling dancers, talking of innovative choreographies, future of dancers, dance festivals, shows and more. But today I would like to introduce you all to a very special dancer, the one who has become an […]Read More
Mukta Munshi Lean In India Founder and Author Sanya Khurana launched her first music video as a tribute to Lord Krishna this Janamashtami Kanha Re. The video was released on Youtube. The audio version of the song was released on a number of digital platforms like Spotify, Ghana, iTunes, Hungama, Wynk, JioSaavn. Life & More […]Read More
Adhering all the Covid-19 protocols, New Jersey based dancer, choreographer, writer, and educator Kiran Rajagopal recently performed his show Vaisravan in USA, which was well received by all. I spoke with the award winning Bharatanatyam dancer who has given many acclaimed performances in India, Indonesia, Germany, Spain, France, and the United States. Tell me more […]Read More
Team L&M AstaGuru is presenting iconic masterpieces by some of India’s most distinguished artists in its upcoming Modern Indian Art Online Auction. The online auction to be held on September 8 & 9 will feature 50 lots, including works by modern masters such as M F Husain, S H Raza, Krishen Khanna, Bhupen Khakhar, F […]Read More
In the archives of dance, one will always come across photographs of the various artistes and I am sure all of you will agree that photographs speak. Just like how dance does not have a language, similarly a photograph too has no language and that is why it can touch millions and convey myriad stories […]Read More
Sukriti Tankha Rahgir, born Sunil Kumar Gurjar, left a well-paying IT job to pursue his passion for music and writing. In an interview with www.lifeandmore.in, the talented musician shares the challenges he faces as a travelling artiste and his future plans. When did Sunil Kumar Gurjar turn into Rahgir? How long did it take you to […]Read More
Recently young Indian classical dancers were introduced to a very interesting workshop organized by award winning Odissi dancer Shubhada Varadkar. The two days intensive workshop Learn to capture the grace of dance was conducted online by renowned cinematographer Shanti Bhushan Roy. An artiste in her quest for perfection Varadkar, a performer, a choreographer, a writer, […]Read More