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Intensity and Innocence in Tandem
Sarath Naik is known for his energy, stamina, and the balance he strikes between nritta and abhinaya. On this evening, he opened with a Lakshmi...
Kirti Kala Mandir Marks Five Decades of Kathak with ‘Suvarnarekha Parv’
For fifty years, Nashik’s Kirti Kala Mandir has nurtured Kathak not merely as a classroom discipline, but as a living, breathing stage tradition. Founded on...
Tabla as Trance: The Meditative Vision of AntarNaad
In a time when meditation music is often associated with soft ambient pads and slow drones, tabla artist and composer Tanay Rege offers a refreshing...
Naivedyam: A Dance Shaped by Offering
In Indian ritual practice, Naivedyam marks the moment when something is offered before it is received. It is a gesture of acknowledgement, of humility, and...
Accolades, Acknowledgement, and Artistry: Guru Vijay Shanker in 2025
Mumbai based senior arts critic and Kuchipudi exponent Guru Vijay Shanker feels that the year 2025 was quite lucky for him, as he has already...
Preksha: sincerity, honesty and trust in her acharya
The day just after Vijayadashami, through rains and quintessential Bangalore traffic, people from all parts of the city had gathered at Seva Sadhan in Malleshwaram....
A Wholesome Offering- Margam by Advith Shashidhar
As a maiden performance when the Acharya introduces the shishya to the community, the intent of the Bharatanatyam margam as a stage to demonstrate skill...
Guru Vijay Shanker Dances to The Poetic Renditions of Roseline
Accomplished Kuchipudi and Kathakali exponent, Guru Vijay Shanker will dance to the poetic renditions of famous English poetess J.K. Roseline on Saturday 27th September at...
When Rāga Meets the Word: A Cross-Cultural Study of Khyāl and Ṭhumrī
What happens when the emotive heart of Indian classical music—the rāga—meets the structural clarity of text? Composer and researcher Nina Shekhar, working under Dr. Sean...
The Digital Stage: A Guide to Websites for Indian Classical Artists
In the ever-expanding digital world, an Indian classical artist’s presence is no longer confined to the stage. A personal website has emerged as a crucial...