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Odissi guru leaves behind a rich legacy

One of the pillars of Odissi dance, this man set out to accomplish the best for the dance community making sure that Odissi was well received and known worldwide.

Thoughtful renditions by a Carnatic vocalist

A feeling of continuity in a diverse pattern of music in sync with your thoughts makes you want to listen to more of Sikkil Gurucharan’s renditions. Known to be one of the upcoming artistes of Carnatic music, Gurucharan has set new dimensions to the srutis and kritis with his interpretations. He has already carved a niche for himself when it comes to contemporary Carnatic music bringing about much thought and experimentation.

Unconventionalism is the way forward

Sattriya, a dance style from Assam, a four-part Odissi performance, a poetic Bharatnatyam performance and a Mohiniattam recital mark the beginning of the dance season at the NCPA in Mumbai this week.

Unconventionalism is the way forward

Sattriya, a dance style from Assam, a four-part Odissi performance, a poetic Bharatnatyam performance and a Mohiniattam recital mark the beginning of the dance season at the NCPA in Mumbai this week.

Rephrasing the language of dance and music

Her lines are crisp, her walk divine and her dance is an expression of liquidity blending with the music thus bringing about the perfect harmony of expressions.

Write way is the right way: Experts

It’s not just the CAT which has gone online, several schools are keen to introduce the new system in their examinations too. Sulochna Devi School in Thane pioneered the trend when they recently did away with the traditional pen and paper, and conducted unit tests online. It’s a system that’s believed to speed up the process of evaluation and get students accustomed to technology.

A Soiree of operas to orchestrate symphony

Bring down those tapestries and set the stage for an extravagant evening of murder, deceit, love and passion.

Mumbai is Jazzing it up all the way with a saxophonist

Joshua Redman’s popularity lies unparalleled when it comes to playing the saxophone in the contemporary jazz scenario.

I’ll always be there for you

Sibling rivalry is an age-old phenomenon and has been a part of every generation in various ways. One can actually trace it back to the story that deals with rivalry between two brothers, Cain and Abel in the Bible where Cain the elder brother keeps asking his parents, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” The end is a tragic one and has

Taking the sounds of bansuri far and wide

The soft breeze of Vrindavan along with the mellifluous echo of the flute transports you to some part of heaven in his recitals. The flute identified with Lord Krishna is an inseparable part of him and his charm as well as his music’s. Probably that one person who holds the reigns back on earth achieving the perfection is none other than

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