India’s foremost exponent of the authentic royal Ghoomar and Naach traditions of Rajasthan and the Executive Director of the Gangaur Ghoomar Dance Academy is Jyothi D. Tommaar. A disciple of Padma Shri H.H. Rajmata Goverdan Kumari of Santrampur, she has dedicated nearly four decades to preserving and promoting these rare folk dance traditions. She brought […]Read More
Sudha Laitu Long before air conditioners, electric coolers, and soaring power bills became part of everyday life, Indian homes stayed remarkably comfortable even during the harshest summers. The secret lay not in technology, but in centuries-old wisdom that worked in harmony with nature. One such ingenious tradition is the use of Khus curtains, a simple […]Read More
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
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
Bharatanatyam Mudras and Robots The idea sounds almost unbelievable at first: Bharatanatyam is helping robots learn how to move their hands. In an era dominated by artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, one of India’s oldest classical dance traditions has unexpectedly entered the world of robotics research. While robots are not learning to perform on […]Read More
A dynamic and expressive performer, Shrey Panchal is known for breaking stereotypes as a male Lavani dancer. He has carved a unique space by embracing this traditionally female dance form with grace, strength, and authenticity. Shrey’s performances beautifully blend powerful expressions, intricate footwork, and theatrical storytelling. Through his art, he challenges societal norms and promotes […]Read More
Born in the vibrant city of Bombay, and now gracing stages across Madrid, Spain, Sunny Singh stands as a beacon of Indian dance culture, illuminating the world with the authentic spirit of Bollywood. With Over 14 years in Bollywood, he has contributed to 50+ films as dancer, choreographer, and lead actor. He has performed for […]Read More
BHARATBALA who gave us Vande Mataram, Gurus of Peace, Incredible India and the National Anthem with 50 of India’s maestros is ready with Virtual Bharat, an initiative of uncovering India’s Untold Stories through a 1,000 film journey across the vast corners of India. In an email interaction with SAURABH TANKHA, the filmmaker shares how the […]Read More
Benoy K Behl Most people are not aware that at least a score of Hindu deities are very actively worshiped in Japan. In fact, there are hundreds of shrines to Saraswati alone. There are innumerable representations of Lakshmi, Indra, Brahma, Ganesha, Garuda and other deities. In fact, deities we have practically forgotten in India, such […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha My first brush with Triveni (Kala Sangam) must have been in the late 70s or perhaps the early 80s. My maternal uncle had put up an exhibition of his batik works at Shridharani Gallery. A couple of visits happened thereafter during my college days with friends. But these were to grab a bite […]Read More
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