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Mystifying whirls of spirituality at Ruhaniyat festival

Transcendence is probably what will perfectly define the tone of their dance. With those whirls and twirls, the Tannoura dancers radiate a spiritual energy.

Play celebrates woman power

Draupadi, the essence of a woman, continues to remain alive in the subconscious of the human mind. The suffering of the wife of Arjuna, who was shared by his brothers in the epic tale of Mahabharata, is well- known. Looking at things from her perspective and wisdom is the theme of the theatre production Draupadi. Produced

Living in the moment of dance

One of the most prolific dancers of Bharatnatyam of the last three decades Malavika Sarukkai doesn’t need much of an introduction. Her experimentation and blending of energies of various dance elements have been well received over the years. With each production she raises her bar and leaves her audience asking for more. Her recent performance at the NCPA on Tuesday revealed another interesting side of Sarukkai as a madly passionate dancer in love with her craft with the perfect poise and grace.

Redefining the meaning of dance

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She literally infuses life into her movements by surprising lovers of her dance with every new production. Though her dance doesn’t need introduction and speaks for itself, Shobhna Jeyasingh is still someone who keeps redefining with every new venture. One of the most sought after in the field of contemporary dance, Shobhna has

Percussion sounds travel far and wide

He can almost create perfect harmony with the versatility of his musical talents.

Mumbai wears a deserted look

The streets looked deserted as Mumbai came to a near standstill on Saturday with the US President Barack Obama’s much talked-about visit.

Idioms of Contemporary dance

Contemporary da-nce in classical dance vocabulary evokes an altogether new meaning when it comes to dance experimentation.

Myriad tunes of Meghwals

The hues of orange and red of the sunset as the backdrop along with devotional sounds of Meerabai make you wonder at the musical possibilities of the Meghwals.

Dancing to the tunes of international folk

An overtly passionate Flamenco dance with the very rustic and opulent tunes of Kalbeliya set against the majestic backdrop of the Mehrangarh fort at the Rajasthani International Folk Festival last wee

5-day folk festival kicks off in Jodhpur

THE RAJASTHANI International Folk Festival (RIFF) kickstarted on a spectacular note with an evening of vocals, traditional Rajasthani music in Maand style and Polish dances at Jodhpur on Thursday.

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