Shaahana Chronicles: An exhibition inspired by Saroini Naidu's protagonist Queen Gulnaar, from The Queen's Rival. Watch the video for more
Ragas from Jodhpur: A decade of RIFFs & Revelry
A decade of RIFFs & Revelry! My piece on one of the longest standing Music Fests of India JodhpurRIFF for this month's Society Magazine. RIFF, which is held at the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, has not only survived the test of time, but has also set an example for other music festivals of India. This year, as the festival turns 10, here's piecing together nostalgia and the present to examine RIFF's legendary quotient…
When Pleats Dance: A run through the glorious ages and styles of Bharatanayam Costumes
Among all the salsas, freestyle forms and the mixed bag of foreign and pop-culture sprouts such as Bollywood style dancing, we've somehow lost the sight of our ever so graceful traidtional dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathak... Perhaps in an attempt to re-ignite the interest of the young folks or given them a... Continue Reading →
