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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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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Dilip Naik, the Hindi film industry musician you had heard even before you heard of him
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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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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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Watch: Musicians from Kerala perform their version of the iconic 1985 song ‘We Are The World’
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Caught on camera: Ostrich runs loose on a busy road in South Korean town
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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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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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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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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season
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IPL 2024: ‘That’s some serious hitting’ – Reactions as Sunrisers Hyderabad set new tournament record