Life is a journey that presents its own sets of challenges, triumphs, and failures. It is during our youth that we learn to navigate through this intricate web of uncertainties and find our place in the world. However, to truly flourish in adulthood, it is essential for young individuals to take control of their lives, […]
Kuchipudi, which is one of the eight classical dances of India, traces its name and origins from ‘Kuchelapura’ or ‘Kuchipudi’, a small village in the Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. Starting around 500 years ago, this dance-drama tradition was designed by a group of brahmin artists when the Vaishnavite religion had begun spreading in the […]
‘The Chairy Tale’ is a 10-minute long short film directed by Norman McLaren and Claude Jutra, that brings to us the story of a conflicted relationship between a man (Claude Jutra), who just wants to sit and read his book in peace, and a chair, who refuses to be sat upon. The uncooperative chair moves […]
The history of the Mughal rule in India, especially under the time of Akbar, is replete with stories of the ‘Navaratnas’ or ‘Nine Gems’ of Akbar’s court and amongst them, the name of “Tansen” is one that everyone recognises regardless of their knowledge of Indian history or music. Considered one of the greatest musicians in […]
Dating back to about 2000 years ago and drawing from the plays of eminent Sanskrit dramatists, Koodiyattam (alternatively written as ‘Kutiyattam’ and ‘Kudiyattam’) is a form of theatre from Kerala that claims great antiquity. It was declared one of the ‘Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity’ by UNESCO in 2001, indicating the rich […]