‘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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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
So, ABC…kithhe gayi si? This was a ditty we heard as children growing up in Punj land (that’s most of Delhi and above! till Kashmir. As a language and culture, it dominates). A for Arangetram too. That’s very Madrasi or South Indian. Having had this for mother’s tongue literally (Tamil), we were also exposed to […]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