Dr. Sonal Mansingh, celebrated classical dancer, Padma Vibhushan awardee, and former Rajya Sabha member of Parliament, recently completed her term, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for the arts and culture in India. Known for her relentless dedication to the preservation and promotion of India’s cultural heritage, she initiated transformative changes during her tenure. From […]Read More
We all have heard myriad stories about lord Ram, seen it in a form of drama or dance or even both, but at the recently held Ramotsav by Padma Vibhushan Dr Sonal Mansingh in the capital RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said, “I have seen Many Ram Kathas, but this one by Sonal ji was totally […]Read More
As a child, she recognised and knew her path. As an adolescent, she was convinced of her path. As an adult, her streak of rebellion became the strength of walking the path. Her eyes could portray the depth of love of Radha as eloquently as the fury of Draupadi. Her movements resplendently displayed the forms […]Read More
The year just began – not the common Gregorian calendar one demarcating January first but Sankranti – when the sun moves up to the northern hemisphere. Days get longer, winter starts fading and by Basant Panchami (Saraswati Puja, also known as Basant Panchami, is traditionally celebrated on the fifth day Panchami Tithi) of the Hindu […]Read More
On person whose work stands as a quiet yet powerful commitment to preserving and revitalising India’s artistic heritage is Anurag Chauhan. Through Breathing Arts, he has created meaningful spaces where classical and folk traditions meet young minds with freshness and relevance. His approach goes beyond performance, fostering deep cultural engagement rooted in experience and authenticity. […]Read More
Team L&M The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted a grand event marking the centenary year of Prof. Mohan Khokar, a pioneer of Indian dance history and an eminent dance scholar. On this occasion, renowned dance gurus from India and abroad, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan awardees, Sangeet Natak Akademi […]Read More
A renowned Indian playwright, theatre director, and dramatist, Padma Shri Ratan Thiyam passed away recently, he was known for his innovative contributions to contemporary Indian theatre. Born in Manipur in 1948, he was a leading figure in the “theatre of roots” movement, which blends traditional Indian performance styles with modern themes. Thiyam was the founder […]Read More
In metro India, where is leisure time – of a nice walkthrough park – acres of well-kept greenery and elegant buildings? In the heart of Delhi, there’s the Lodhi Garden then there’s the Sundar Nursery. Bangalore has Cubbon Park and Lalbagh; Bombay has Hanging Gardens and Borivali National Park; Chennai, the beach and Kolkata, the […]Read More
The world of Indian classical dance lost a luminous star on Saturday morning with the passing of legendary Kathak exponent Kumudini Lakhia, at the age of 95. Just weeks after being honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, the iconic dancer and choreographer breathed her last in Ahmedabad — the city that witnessed […]Read More
‘The father of Odissi Dance’ Guru Mayadhar Raut, the revered Odissi dance maestro and Padma Shri awardee, recently passed away at the age of 94. Born on July 6, 1930, in the village of Kantapenhara, near Cuttack in Odisha, his life’s journey was a testament to unwavering dedication to the classical arts and the revival […]Read More
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