Ipsitaa Panigrahi

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Queueing up for the infectious monsoon sale

Mumbai is known for its quintessential queues. The very essence of Mumbai lies in queueing up for everything.

A Confluence of two worlds

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After surprising everyone with her Mohiniyattam version of Swan Lake in 2005, Indian danseuse Vijayalakshmi is all set to wow the audiences with Carmen, a 3D film that looks at the fine nuances of the Indian classical dance

A Confluence of two worlds

Imagine pretty Mohiniyattam dancers swaying and dancing to Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake in traditional costume and jasmine in their hair.

The key to a pianist’s soul & heart

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Eduardo Fernandez manages to make your heart leap with every key that he plays on the piano.

Linking innovation

Susanne Linke

You just don’t see Susanne Linke dance, but you observe and explore her movements.

In tune with the law

Traditionally, Indian music does not have a system of honouring musicians financially. And not defining the system has resulted in the copyright issues of the industry.

Strippers vie for 15 minutes of fame

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Skinshow has always been the sureshot ticket to instant fame. Fewer clothes, more eyeballs.

From Prithvi to Junoon: Giving youngsters a chance

It’s a pleasant surprise to see Sanjana Kapoor open her office door and invite you with exceedingly infectious warmth.

‘I can fight any man bare-handed’

Dr Komal VS is the Director of the Academy of Combat Fitness, Mumbai. ACF, a dedicated professional training centre running 60 martial arts courses, is the first of its kind in India.

Radiant swan of fitness

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One of the first things that strike you about Nisha Javeri is her simplicity, even when she’s surrounded by luxury and the high life.

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I want to begin with a little story that was told to me by a leading executive at Aptech. He was exercising in a gym with a lot of younger people.

Shekhar Kapur’s Bandit Queen didn’t make the cut. Neither did Shaji Karun’s Piravi, which bagged 31 international awards.