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  • When a young India was struggling to define modern theatre, it found inspiration in its folk culture

    When a young India was struggling to define modern theatre, it found inspiration in its folk culture

    Malini Nair
    · Apr 17, 2025 · 11:30 am
  • In Habib Tanvir’s plays, folk music always had the starring role

    In Habib Tanvir’s plays, folk music always had the starring role

    Malini Nair
    · Dec 16, 2023 · 11:30 am
  • Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021): Writing complex women was one of the musical legend’s big achievements

    Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021): Writing complex women was one of the musical legend’s big achievements

    Narelle Yeo, The Conversation
    · Nov 29, 2021 · 11:30 pm
  • Listen: Marathi natya geet performed by Abdul Karim Khan and Kumar Gandharva

    Listen: Marathi natya geet performed by Abdul Karim Khan and Kumar Gandharva

    Aneesh Pradhan
    · May 25, 2019 · 07:00 am
  • The woman pioneer who composed landmark operas in India in defiance of music traditionalists

    The woman pioneer who composed landmark operas in India in defiance of music traditionalists

    Malini Nair
    · Mar 20, 2019 · 11:30 am
  • Delhi’s parks and monuments are playing a small role in taking the arts to the people

    Delhi’s parks and monuments are playing a small role in taking the arts to the people

    Vijayta Lalwani
    · Oct 25, 2018 · 11:30 am
  • The Jewish refugee who composed AIR’s theme is at the heart of a play about identity and music

    The Jewish refugee who composed AIR’s theme is at the heart of a play about identity and music

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