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
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Saurabh Tankha Though not many are aware of the concept of art residencies, these are organisations that support artists by offering them time, space, and resources—either privately or through not-for-profit initiatives. Artists can apply or be invited to these programmes, spending anywhere from a few weeks to several months away from their studios, focusing purely […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha At just 27, Meghdeep Bose—popularly known as MDB—has already made his mark in the Hindi film music industry. A singer, guitarist, music producer, composer, arranger and conductor, Meghdeep represents the new generation of multi-talented musicians working behind the scenes in Bollywood. Over the years, he has collaborated on several popular tracks including songs […]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
On the eve of World Dance Day, renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Geeta Chandran says very few people go to enjoy the ananda or rasa of a dance performance these days Over the past six or seven decades, in India, despite the best efforts of various organisations – government and others – the audiences for classical arts […]Read More
Team L&M Pichvai, the luxurious hand-painted textile traditionally hung behind the idol of Shrinathji, holds a special place in the heart of designer Pooja Singhal. Hailing from Udaipur, Rajasthan, Pooja’s passion for this centuries-old art form led her to launch the Pichvai Tradition & Beyond series, a platform dedicated to reviving, preserving, and sustaining Indian […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Pratiksha Apurv, one of India’s most renowned contemporary artists, is exhibiting Mystical Moments, a series of spiritually-inspired artworks at Lalit Kala Akademi. The exhibition, inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on March 15, will remain open until March 24. This art show explores a wide array of themes through lyrical expression, […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Music has no language. I had always heard that, but somehow never quite believed it. Why? Because I always felt it has to be understood to be appreciated. Unlike many others, I never watched any regional language films or heard any vernacular songs, other than Punjabi. I had this strong belief that […]Read More
India’s first two-day art book fair, the New Delhi Art Book Fair (NDABF), will begin on February 24 at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Mansingh Road. The festival is dedicated to the celebration of the country’s rich arts and cultural heritage through the prism of artists and books. Open to the public […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha He takes pride in staying aloof from the petty rat race and enjoys walking along not trying to catch up with anyone. Who is this? You must be wondering. Well, he is Munawwar Sharifi, the same artist whose art installation you have seen at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2018, It’s Ok! […]Read More