Saurabh Tankha Choreographer Terence Lewis feels talent, rigour, focus and discipline are important to become a professional dancer. But he warns that it is not an easy profession to break into as there are limited opportunities along with a number of occupational hazards. A firm believer in the guru-shishya tradition, Terence recently collaborated with Media […]Read More
In the last part of the 12-part series on Buddhism in India, art historian and producer-director BENOY K BEHL talks about Buddhist art in India The film is about the heritage of Buddhist art in India, from the Bharhut and Sanchi Stupa railings of the 2nd cent. BCE, through the art of the Kashmiri painters […]Read More
As people across India still remain confined to their homes, Disney+ Hotstar is gearing up to offer a unique opportunity for dance lovers to showcase their moves from the comfort of their homes. Disney+Hotstar has roped in Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez to launch a first-of-its-kind online dance competition — Home Dancer. Karan Wahi, TV host and […]Read More
If I remind you of hit Bollywood numbers like Hari Om Hari from Pyaara Dushman (1980), Tu Mujhe Jaan Se Bhi Pyaara Hai from Wardaat (1981) and Rambha Ho Ho Ho from Armaan (1982), who comes to your mind? To me, when I think of these larger than life item numbers of 1980s, only thing and only […]Read More
Gurugram-based visual artist Shruti Vij has shared a few paintings with www.lifeandmore.in which she worked on during Covid-19 with limited art supplies. “What is the one thing that never fails to soothe the mind and body during a calamity? It’s not hard to guess. Of course Art. It has once again emerged as a healer […]Read More
Team L&M Over the last few days, through our column, ART INDEX, we have been bringing you works of artists and cartoonists based on Coronavirus and its times. Another such initiative, this time a collective one, was completed recently by All About Art (AAA), a community of all kinds of artists. “The 21-day creative performances […]Read More
Cartoonist Nikita Chaudhary has shared four of her cartoons based on the present coronavirus pandemic with www.lifeandmore.in. Nikita conventionally creates thought-provoking political cartoons and creative caricatures based on national and international events and issues. Have a look: Read More
Over the last five parts of the 12-part series on the story of Buddhism, art historian and producer-director BENOY K BEHL has got us closer to the Buddhist sites of India, Gautam Siddharth’s escape from material world, the world of early rock-cut caves of western India, the early images of Buddha and the Buddhist heritage […]Read More
In these challenging and difficult times of Covid-19, veteran artist UMA BARDHAN feels artists, through their artworks and creativity, should help everyone join hands as well as help everyone forget all their differences to face this unprecedented challenge. Not this alone, they should be a source of inspiration for everyone, she says. “This pandemic has […]Read More
The heat is upon us, and you don’t need to be told that there are humid days ahead. So be ready as summer problems can strike at any time, turning an uncomfortable experience into a disagreeable one. As a dancer you should stay safe as summer is the time when most shows and events happen. […]Read More