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Sandip Soparrkar
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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....
Two Bodies, One Consciousness
At Pravaha, a festival dedicated to showcasing and premiering new productions, Shringara Bhakti 2.0 emerged as a deeply reflective and aesthetically layered dance feature. Show...
Carlito Catalano: Dancing Odissi Across Oceans
From the verandas of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas to international Odissi stages, Carlito Catalano’s journey is one of devotion, resilience, and cultural...
Echoes of Banaras with Jayantimala Mishra
Torchbearer of Kathak in Banaras Gharana, legendary performer, guru, and cultural icon, Jayantimala Mishra, fondly known as Urvashi, is one of the most celebrated exponents...
When Red Speaks – Alaknanda’s Laal Ishq
One artist whose journey as a Kathak artist is marked by discipline, excellence, and early recognition of her talent is Alakhnanda. She received a prestigious...