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Veejay Sai
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Larger than Rajini: The 19th-century stage actress who drove to her performances in a silver chariot
Veejay Sai’s ‘Drama Queens’ explores the lives of ten theatre divas.
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Telugu filmmaker K Vishwanath reinvented the song and dance film like no other
All his movies have soulful music, a gripping story, brilliant acting, memorable dialogue and an aesthetic presentation.
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'How do artists stay inspired in a chaotic world?': A critic's long association with Kishori Amonkar
On Monday, the world of Hindustani classical music lost a legend.
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Trending
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Balamurali Krishna: The child prodigy who broke the status quo in Carnatic music
The music legend died on Tuesday at the age 86.
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When a Hindu ruler commissioned a Muslim painter to recreate the Ramayana
Sahib Din's legacy shaped the Mewar school of painting.
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Veena Sahasrabuddhe (1948-2016) was one of the most authentic Gwalior gayaki exponents
The acclaimed vocalist had been ailing from a rare degenerative neurological condition.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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On World Dance Day, meet the transgender superstar of Bharatanatyam
Exclusion and derision couldn't stop Narthaki Nataraj from reaching the apex of her dance form.
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Mrinalini Sarabhai (1918-2016): Dance was the 'radiance of her spirit'
Infused with the passion of the Independence movement, the dancer saw art as a natural extension of her life.
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Let art heal: A message to those opposing Chennai’s music festival
There is a long history of artistes using art to create social awareness and heal wounds. Why is this time different?
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The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Celebrating a legend: A century of MS Subbulakshmi through 10 songs
This list tracks her journey from a child prodigy to a singing movie star to the Carnatic icon she became in her lifetime.
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Bharatanatyam on wheels: A classical dancer breaks new ground
With no state help and some philanthropic support, Delhi-based Syed Pasha has staged more than 10,000 shows worldwide with disabled dancers to critical acclaim, including on International Yoga Day in June.
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Star Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna makes an announcement that sends ripples through the music world
The high-profile musician, noted for his daring innovations, has decided not to perform during the Season – which is seen as the most important set of events for the Carnatic tradition.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces