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National Heritage award for Bharata Natyam artiste

Kamala Lakshmi Narayanan, popularly known as Kumari Kamala during her early career in India, last month became the first Bharata Natyam artist in the United States to receive the prestigious......

In Bihar, Rahul says Modi will even dance for votes, draws BJP ire

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday unleashed a no-holds-barred attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of doing "anything for votes" and alleging that the BJP was running the......

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.......

Vande Bharatam: R-Day Scene Stealer!

Vande Bharatam-Nari Shakti, a stunning display of 30 distinctive dance styles -- Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Manipuri, contemporary classical dance, and......

Why DMK Gave Kamal Haasan A Rajya Sabha Seat

One Rajya Sabha seat is a small price to pay for all the skills that Kamal Haasan brings to the table, points out Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Kamal Haasan with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.......

The dancing legends wowing India

Bharata Natyam legends Shanta and V P Dhananjayan discover they are a national sentation after their Vodafone ads.Nikita Puri encounters a couple who believe in breaking moulds. IMAGE: Shanta and......

The secret to being memorable!

Engage, don't entice, advises advertising guru Sandeep Goyal. As an advertising professional of 30 years, I tend to believe that I am largely immune to the lures and promises of commercials.......

The 'Bad Girl' Returns To Films

'If I had the chance now, I would have continued acting.''The cultures of Maharashtra and Bengal are different and I felt I had to give my best to be a good daughter-in-law and an ideal wife.''I......

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

'I was body-shamed but I never let it get to me.''As an influencer, I wanted to show other girls that confidence matters more than size.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Khushi Mukherjee/Instagram......

'People Said I Was A Bewaqoof'

'Everything in life is about timing.''I came to films when the disco craze had started.''Everything just fell into place: The shorts, the slimness, the songs, and my combination with Usha Uthup and......

'So Glad She Got The Padma Vibhushan'

IMAGE: Movie legends Vyjayanthimala, 90, and Hema Malini, 75, in Chennai, January 25, 2024. Photographs: Kind courtesy Hema Malini Hema Malini has idolised Vyjayanthimala from childhood. "I......

'My film is born out of harmony, not hatred'

Mee Raqsam touches on the sensitive issue of a Muslim girl's determination to learn Bharata Natyam. IMAGE: Baba Azmi with Naseeruddin Shah on the sets of Mee Raqsam. Photograph: Kind courtesy Baba......

Manu Bhaker Practices Bharata Natyam

Photograph and Video: Kind courtesy Manu Bhaker/Instagram India's champion shooter Manu Bhaker has resumed her Bharata Natyam practice!Manu, who became the first Indian athlete to win two medals......

Sadhguru Cheers, Anirudh Rocks

IMAGE: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev with daughter Radhe.Photograph: BCCI Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder of the Isha Foundation, joined the sea of yellow to witness the high-voltage IPL 2025 clash......

5,000 runs and counting... It's Mithali's raj!

Mithali Raj trained in classical dance for eight years until she decided one day it was time to follow her heart and exhibit footwork of another kind. She swapped the ghungroos for cricketing pads......

Even greater glory awaits Mithali Raj

The semi-final against Australia and if the Indian women are fortunate, Sunday's final will decide her place in history as a captain, though she has long secured her position in the Elysium of......

'Cricket was never a road to fame or a means to make money'

'I only played it to repay the sacrifices and hard work that both my parents had put in to make me play the sport.''I feel proud of them that they fought against orthodox notions of society to help......