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INTERVIEW | From Birju Maharaj To A New Generation, Aditi Mangaldas On Kathak And Artistic Freedom
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (637+ words) Published: June 17, 2026 at 12: 58 PM IST Q 1. You trained under two towering figures of Kathak, Kumudini Lakhia and Pandit Birju Maharaj. Looking back, what aspects of their teachings continue to surprise you in your own practice today? Q 2. There is often…...
Story Of Bawan Buti, Pattharkatti And Pidiya Painting: Bihar's Treasured Crafts Honored With GI Tags
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (960+ words) Published: June 14, 2026 at 7: 46 PM IST Patna: The ancient and intricate "Bawan Buti" style of handloom weaving, said to have existed since the time of Lord Buddha; the centuries-old Pidiya folk painting depicting scenes of daily life; and the stone art…...
Jharkhand Siblings Fight Odds To Keep 'Nachni' Alive, To Get Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (320+ words) Published: June 11, 2026 at 5: 08 PM IST Ranchi: 'Nachni', the traditional folk dance of Jharkhand, has brought national recognition to two siblings who have been selected for the coveted Sangeet Natak Akademi award. Butan Devi (65), a resident of Tau village in Bundu…...
Bharatanatyam Became A Vehicle For Contemporary Poetry With Kavya Nrityam In Mumbai
1+ week, 2+ day ago (413+ words) ETV Bharat ETV Bharat / lifestyle Bharatanatyam Became A Vehicle For Contemporary Poetry With Kavya Nrityam In Mumbai A recent performance by dance students explored the intersection of literature and classical dance, as poems by Roseline were interpreted through Bharatanatyam. By…...
Eight-Foot Vibhishana Wooden Idol Crafted In Odisha's Baghmari To Find Place In Hyderabad Mall
1+ week, 4+ day ago (312+ words) Published: June 5, 2026 at 6: 27 PM IST Khordha: A young artisan from Odisha's Khordha district has crafted an eight-foot-tall wooden idol of Vibhishana using traditional techniques, with the sculpture set to be installed at a mall in Hyderabad, bringing renewed attention to…...
2026 Apple Design Awards: India-Origin App Guitar Wiz Wins in Inclusivity Category
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (368+ words) Published: June 3, 2026 at 1: 22 PM IST Hyderabad: Apple has announced the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards, recognising the India-origin app 'Guitar Wiz' as the winner in the Inclusivity category, providing a great experience for all by reflecting a variety of…...
Why Pink City's Ancient Iranian Blue Pottery Art Is Facing Existential Crisis
2+ week, 2+ day ago (637+ words) Published: June 1, 2026 at 10: 50 AM IST Jaipur: The art of blue pottery that has been passed down from generation to generation by some of Jaipur's families is facing an existential crisis. This is because of increasing challenges in modern times and…...
Indian Art In London: Sakshi Gallery Marks 40 Years With Landmark Show By Contemporary Indian Artists This June
3+ week, 3+ day ago (464+ words) ETV Bharat ETV Bharat / lifestyle Indian Art In London: Sakshi Gallery Marks 40 Years With Landmark Show By Contemporary Indian Artists This June Marks a significant moment in Sakshi Gallery's engagement with London, serving as a prelude to a more expansive…...
Pictorial Guide: Why Art History Matters More Than We Think In A World Obsessed With Speed And Screens
3+ week, 5+ day ago (296+ words) Published: May 22, 2026 at 10: 50 AM IST Art history is not merely the study of paintings trapped inside gilded frames or sculptures frozen in silence. No, art history is humanity's long, extravagant autobiography written not in words but in colours, stone, blood,…...
Apple Design Awards 2026 Finalists Include Two India-Origin Apps: Guitar Wiz & Katha Room
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (256+ words) Published: May 19, 2026 at 5: 26 PM IST Hyderabad: Apple's Design Awards is turning 30 this year. It recognises apps and game design across various categories. The tech giant has revealed the finalists of the year, two of which come from India: Guitar Wiz…...