A tiny one-bedroom flat tucked into a quieter lane of Chennai’s Mandavelli neighbourhood is something of a pilgrimage destination for...
Hindustani classical music, with its intricate melodies and emotive expressions, has been shaped over centuries by the diverse cultural and...
Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form originating from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its intricate footwork, expressive gestures, and compelling storytelling. In the realm of Indian classical arts, it occupies a place of profound cultural significance, representing the synthesis of music, dance, and theater. Parallel to...
I. The importance of the emotional content in Indian Classical Music As any aficionado of this artistic tradition knows, the...
Rabindranath Tagore is known worldwide as a poet, playwright, philosopher, and the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in...
Jayadeva, also spelled Jaideva, remains a luminary figure in Sanskrit literature, flourishing during the 12th century. His indelible mark lies in the celebrated epic poem, the ‘Gita Govinda,’ a magnum opus that intricately weaves the tale of Krishna’s impassioned love for the gopi, Radha, against the backdrop of spring. This...
Writers whose compositions become the national anthem of their country surely regard this as a supreme honour. But what if...
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