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It’s yoga all the way, says book that deconstructs Indian classical dance
In relating the third limb of yoga, the asanas, to dance, we are told how body positions transform us spiritually.
Mohan Khokar Dance Collection: It was one man’s mission in life, now India’s treasure
And interestingly, it is his son, the well-known dance scholar and critic Ashish, who re-introduced me to the collection.
Beyond the litter, lies the glitter
An initiative by musicians from over 50 countries called Planet Symphony will be released online on World Environment Day.
Bhagat Singh to Buddha: Dance, theatre mix in out-of-the-box presentations
Bhagat Singh senses a hidden melancholia beneath this joi de vivre, with a deep involvement in love stories ending in tragedy.
Arth: Culture fest underlines the importance of arts
The question and answer session that followed the discussion was extremely lively.
Plans to open more Chairs of Indian studies
The IGNCA is an autonomous body under the Union ministry of culture.
Exhibition in city features Jatin Das’ collection of hand fans
Titled “Pankha: Hand-Fans from the collection of artist Jatin Das”, the show features hand fans assembled over a span of 22 years.
Devotional music gig in classical style
A lot of his works on Shri Krishna are available in a text published in 1941, called Tri Dhara.
Celebrating Buddha through music
Bombay Jayashri has carved out a unique niche for herself, distinct from her identity as a senior Carnatic classical vocalist.
Mughal emperor Aurungzeb was a terrorist, cruel ruler: BJP MP Maheish Girri
Girri hailed Aurangzeb's brother Dara Shikoh as a scholar who espoused syncretic values and pitched for greater awareness about life.