In India, there are a number of privately run dance schools and institutions that teach various Indian classical dances. Some of these schools are run by renowned classical dancers but one institution that is class apart and has a made a name for itself all over the world is Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya with its […]Read More
A dancer’s face and body is constantly on display and under bright lights, be it on the dance floor or the stage. They normally wear costumes that show off their body and skin and there are always a number of people looking at a good dancer and observing his/ her dance skills as well as […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha It is not every day that you get to interact with an artist who hails from the culturally oriented city of Kolkata but belongs to a family of businessmen. And that too from a Marwari business family. But then such happenstances do take place as they did in the case of Swati Pasari. […]Read More
Team Life&More Chennai-based artist C Douglas’ works, by which one also means his life, since the two cannot be separated, are a constant process of negotiation. These include several identities – as an artist from another state living in Chennai; as an artist from within Chennai who lives in the Cholamandal Artists’ Village and as […]Read More
India is known for its rich tradition, culture and values. We are acknowledged all over the world for our great music and dance forms. In fact, our god of dance is Lord Nataraja and Lord Krishna is known for his raaslilas. Before we perform any form of Indian dance, we pray to the god of […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Though not many are aware of the concept of art residencies, these are organisations that support artists, which are hosted either privately or by a not-for-profit organisation. There are several programmes that many artists can apply for or are invited to throughout the course of the year in which artists spend time – […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha He is a singer, guitarist, music producer, composer, arranger and conductor for Bollywood films, all rolled into one. Meet Meghdeep Bose aka MDB who, at 27, has collaborated on popular songs like Tumhe apna banane ka (Hate Story 3), Tu bhula jise (Airlift), Bol do na zara (Azhar), Jab tak (MS Dhoni), Besabriyan, […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Nothing impossible I have found For when my chin is on the ground I pick myself up, dust myself off And start all over again. “These lyrics have always got me going,” says singer-songwriter Gwen Diaz, all set to release her second single, Time, from her debut album, Gwen And The Groove in […]Read More
If you happen to be around India Habitat Centre in the National Capital anytime post half-past five in the evening between May 25 and May 28, make sure you visit the Visual Art Gallery (VAG). It is here that you will get to witness artworks by legends and newcomers like Satish Gujral, Jogen Chowdhury, Jangarh […]Read More
For the third year running, DAG (formerly known as Delhi Art Gallery) will be participating at Masterpiece London 2018, the UK’s leading cross collecting fair for art, design and collectibles. For this year’s edition, June 28-July 4, DAG’s focus at its enlarged, 90 sqm booth is sharper, and creates a narrative for Indian modern art […]Read More