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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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Why the Opposition is alleging that a WhatsApp forward from Modi is a poll code violation
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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: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Watch: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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Watch: At 123 feet, this dosa made in Bengaluru is the longest in the world
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour