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Sandip Soparrkar
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The Woman Within With Adrija Das
Her journey into classical dance began so early that she does not remember exactly when it started. Her elder sisters were her first teachers, and...
Preserve the Past, Strengthen the Future: Dr Sonal Mansingh Calls for an Indian Heritage Service
In an era where rapid development often overshadows cultural preservation, iconic Bharatanatyam and Odissi exponent, former Rajya Sabha Member, and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr Sonal...
Dancing in His Mother Tongue: Vinay Tiwari and the Making of Abhadra
Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer Vinay Tiwari is exploring an unusual artistic question: can the vocabulary of a South Indian classical dance form become a medium...
Art, Activism, and the Power of Movement – Sheema Kermani
One of Pakistan’s most fearless cultural voices, Sheema Kermani has spent over four decades proving that dance can be much more than performance-it can become...
Dance as Diplomacy: Dr Sandhya Purecha on the Global Dance Overture
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...
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,...
Dance is a Lifelong Sadhana – Sharvari Jamenis
An artist who stands as a compelling force in the world of Kathak, who seamlessly bridges performance, pedagogy, and creative vision is Sharvari Jamenis. A...
216 Hours of Bharatanatyam: Vidushi V. Deeksha’s Defining Leap
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...
Art Baithak Comes Alive
In an era dominated by digital consumption and fleeting attention spans, the Art Baithak initiative stands as a refreshing return to intimacy, presence, and shared...
Forgotten Chapter of Indian Dance
Born into a family deeply connected with music and theatre, Indumati Raman grew up in an environment where artistic traditions were both practiced and patronised....