Indian Classical Dance

October 08, 2024

Always eager to discover new talents in India, says pianist Marouan Benabdallah

The audience at JT PAC was treated to melodious moments with a new generation of artists from Kochi also joining the international performers at the fifth season of the Brilliante Piano Festival.

March 31, 2022
Dance row: Devaswom holds conciliatory discussions with stakeholders

The Devaswom chairman has made it clear that sudden change cannot be expected as it is a "sensitive matter" related to an age-old custom and tradition.
March 22, 2022
Police interrupt danseuse Neena Prasad's performance over noise complaint

All speakers, except one, had to be switched off and spectators had to be asked to sit near the stage, said Neena in a social media post.
January 17, 2022
Prez, PM condole demise of legendary Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj

A recipient of the country's second-highest civilian honour, Padma Vibhushan, Maharaj ji was a Kathak guru, a talented Hindustani classical singer and percussionist.
December 01, 2020
Twin events of Konark Festival to kick start in Odisha today

The event will showcase the best of India's traditional and classical dance forms, besides offering interesting insights into the rich cultural heritage of the country.
August 28, 2020
From Kerala Kalamandalam to Kolkata Kalamandalam … a trip down the years

It's been six decades since Kalamandalam Thankamani Kutty carved a nice for herself in Kolkata's exalted arena of dance.
October 24, 2019
JNU School of Indian Traditional Music and Dance likely to come up soon

At the Academic Council of the university on Tuesday, a proposal for opening School of Indian Traditional Music and Dance, which will be devoted to the study of classical and traditional dance and music, was passed.

June 21, 2019
Tune in to World Music Day Anthem 2019 and it will make your day!

The music is composed by Sunil Koshy and is penned by Mumbai based lyricist, Sahil Sultanpuri.