Rohit Bhambi: Making Bhangra a Household Name in Boston and Beyond (with video)
BOSTON—When it comes to making traditional Punjabi Bhangra dance a household name in Boston and beyond, the credit goes to Rohit Bhambi. Now, his...
Obituary: Mrinalini Sarabhai: High Priestess of Indian Classical Dance
By S.D. Desai
Padma Bhushan recipient Mrinalini Sarabhai died in Ahmedabad on Thursday following age-related complications at the age of 97.
Sarabhai has been a major...
Cultural diversity a big edge: Bharatnatyam dancer
New Delhi-- Bharatnatyam dancer Rukmini Chatterjee, who has performed globally and has lived in Paris for 25 years, feels that acquaintance with diverse cultures...
AIM for Seva Hosts Meera: the Soul Divine Dance Show on Sunday, Has Already...
WESTON, MA--AIM for Seva, an US tax-exempt charity that provides free student homes to enable children in rural and tribal regions of India, is...
Birju Maharaj wanted to be a mechanic
By Arundhuti Banerjee
Mumbai-- Kathak legend Birju Maharaj says that during his childhood days, he thought of becoming a mechanic and repairing cars.
He is here...
Jothi Raghavan and Her Nrityanjali Dance Company Present “Shringara Triveni” on Sunday, to Raise...
LITTLETON, MA--Jothi Raghavan and her Nrityanjali Dance Company will present “Shringara Triveni”, an original dance theatre production, in support of Ivy Child International.
The event...
Indian classical talent hunt announces winners
By Siddhi Jain
New Delhi-- Young Indian classical talent shone through as an online international talent hunt organised in association with the Ministry of Culture...
National South Asian Showdown Competition Set for Feb. 24 in Boston
BOSTON—The national South Asian Showdown competition will be held on Feb. 24 in Boston, organizers of the event announced.
“After the huge success of the...
Mona Darling: When dancing becomes creatively and gracefully naughty…and fun
WALTHAM, MA—Bollywood dance teacher Shikha Bajpai of Dancing Divas of Boston and Siraj Khan, a music lover and producer of local musical shows, have...
The Seven Deadly Sins: When Admiration Turns to Lust and Impatience
By Vidhu Nambiar
“With just one step, an otherwise ordinary emotion can stray into dangerous territory. Admiration turns to Lust. Impatience turns to Wrath. Fulfillment...