‘Awesome’: Actor Madhavan is impressed by UK-born artist’s Bharatanatyam moves. Meet the Indian classical dancer breaking stereotypes with his passion for danceActor R Madhavan recently shared a captivating video of UK-born classical dancer Asa Willoughby performing a spirited Bharatnatyam routine....
23 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Aditya Birla Group launches performing arts academy, in an attempt to revive Indian National Theatre legacyThe Aditya Birla Group has launched the INT Aditya Birla Performing Arts Academy, a new institution dedicated to fostering talent in theatr...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta writes to PM Modi on historic milestone, credits him for transforming state's destinyAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his record tenure. Sarma presented a letter from Ass...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in RussiaTwo Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their a...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
PM Modi strengthens India-Nordic ties with focus on clean energy, trade, digitalization focus at 3rd summitAhead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Narendra Modi held key meetings with leaders from Iceland, Finland, and Denmark to strengthen coopera...
19 May, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Who is Sheema Kermani, the ‘Pasoori’ fame Bharatanatyam dancer recently detained by Pakistan for protesting in Karachi?Pakistani dancer and activist Sheema Kermani was briefly detained by police in Karachi while seeking a permit for an upcoming Aurat March e...
13 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Who is Sheema Kirmani? Famous Pakistani Bharatanatyam dancer, also seen in Ali Sethi's 'Pasoori,' detained by Sindh PoliceSheema Kirmani News: Renowned Pakistani dancer and activist Sheema Kirmani was among seven Aurat March activists briefly detained by Sindh ...
10 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Salman Khan’s heroine became an overnight superstar. However one decision destroyed her career. Where’s Chandni today?Sanam Bewafa's 1991 success launched Chandni as an overnight sensation. However, a restrictive three-year contract with director Saawan Kum...
09 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
IPL teams appeal for tax rematch: 'Treat event as sport, not entertainment'Indian Premier League teams are asking the government to reclassify match tickets. They want IPL games treated as sports, not entertainment...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
At 92, Vyjayanthimala is fitter than ever. What’s the secret behind her timeless beauty?At 92, legendary actor-dancer Vyjayanthimala Bali continues to captivate audiences with her artistic devotion. Her sustained vitality stems...
22 Dec, 2025, 08.58 AM IST
Watch video: South Korean woman mesmerises Internet with her Indian classical dance performanceA video has gone viral on the Internet, showing a South Korean woman performing an Indian classical dance at a social function. A dancer na...
07 Oct, 2022, 03.17 PM IST
Fans honour Indian classical dancer Zhang Jun, who made Bharatanatyam, Kathak & Odissi popular in ChinaThe legendary dancer was diagnosed with cancer in 1996 and passed away in 2012.
27 Jun, 2022, 09.10 AM IST
Mrinalini Sarabhai honoured with a Google doodle on her 100th birth anniversarySarabhai received a Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri and had trained close to 18,000 students in dance.
11 May, 2018, 12.43 PM IST
India, China love story with classical dances charms ChineseIt explores the concept of the male and the female, known in Chinese as Yin and Yang through two distinct cultures.
30 Nov, 2017, 04.59 PM IST
Protima Bedi’s legacy, Nrityagram, will soon dance to Govt’s tunesCabinet has approved cultural policy, which recommends takeover of the dance institute; artists unhappy with move.
12 Aug, 2017, 09.25 AM IST
Classical art forms are not valued for the critical heritage of India they represent: Malavika SarukkaiBharatnatyam exponent Sarukkai, also a Padma Shri awardee was in Bengaluru for her first group choreography, called Vamatara - To The Light.
06 Sep, 2016, 12.56 PM IST
Has Bollywood become synonyms with all Indian classical dance forms?Bollywood is undeniably a unique synthesis of all Indian classical dance forms, further enlivened by generous borrowings from the west.
08 Nov, 2013, 06.54 AM IST