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SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Vinay Tiwari: Reviving Bhojpuri Identity Through the Grace of Bharatanatyam

A Bharatanatyam dancer, Podcaster, TedX speaker and an emerging choreographer Vinay Tiwari, has trained under Vidushi Rama Vaidyanathan. Hailing from Salempur in eastern Uttar Pradesh, he is committed to bringing Bhojpuri language, culture, and traditions into the world of Indian classical dance. His debut solo production ‘Abhadra’ reflects his unique artistic vision and explores the […]Read More

ASHISH KHOKAR

GPS & GSP: The SSUHE model

These two words – GSP and GPS- are basic to our culture. Indian culture, today or eons ago, is about ancestor worship, elements worship (vedic times), later, idolisation, bhakti, shakti and all progressions. In the art field, especially our abhyaas arts, that’s performing like dance, music, even acting a guru was paramount to learn not […]Read More

SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Sheema Kermani: The Dancer Who Turned Art into Resistance and

One of Pakistan’s most fearless cultural voices, who uses dance as a powerful medium for artistic expression, social justice, and women’s empowerment is Sheema Kermani. A renowned classical dancer, choreographer, actor, and human rights activist, she has spent decades challenging conservative norms while keeping the traditions of Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and theatre alive in Pakistan. As […]Read More

SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Dr Sandhya Purecha on Global Dance Overture: How Dance is

An eminent scholar, performer, and researcher in Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam is Dr Sandhya Purecha. She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s apex institution for the performing arts under the Ministry of Culture. A recipient of numerous national and international honours, she has made significant contributions to dance education, […]Read More

HERITAGE

Can Social Media Make Ancient Indian Practices Cool Again? From

Mira Anand For years, modern India treated many of its oldest traditions like heirlooms kept carefully behind glass. Respected, certainly, and occasionally celebrated too. But, rarely lived. Classical dance belonged to annual school functions. Ayurveda belonged to grandparents. Handloom belonged to festive occasions. Sanskrit chants belonged to temples. Ancient Indian practices often survived culturally, but […]Read More

SANDIP SOPARRKAR

How the Hyderabad Dance Festival Is Redefining India’s Cultural Landscape

The Hyderabad Dance Festival has quickly become one of the most exciting cultural movements in the country, bringing together classical dance traditions, street styles, community spaces, music, conversations, and performance under one umbrella. Founded by dancers and cultural curators Mohit Shridhar, Harsha Maheshwari (KOMET), and Vaibhav Kumar Modi, the festival reflects the spirit of Hyderabad […]Read More

SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Vidushi V. Deeksha Creates History with 216-Hour Non-Stop Bharatanatyam Performance,

For nine days and nine nights, Bharatanatyam dancer Vidushi V. Deeksha lived inside rhythm, breath, and belief at the auditorium of Dr. G. Shankar Government Women’s First Grade College, Ajjarakadu, Udupi, Karnataka, she performed continuously for 216 hours, resting only 15 minutes every three hours. When she finally concluded at exactly 3.30 p.m. on the […]Read More

ASHISH KHOKAR

Sare jahan se acha…

…Hindustan hamara! Iqbal ‘s immortal words (penned in 1904!) still resonate with many; KBC did a special focus with three Armed Forces talents, one each from the Army, Navy and Air Force. They were all articulate and said all the right things because they knew for once their words will be heard by millions. Millions […]Read More

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