Global News for You – Top News – Current News
From Guru Samarpanam by the students of Kalakshetra. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B Kala Mela, organised by Kalakshetra Foundation, began with Guru Samarpanam — a tribute to gurus — through Bharatanatyam margam and featuring timeless compositions of the acharyas. It was held at Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium. The evening commenced with Nandi Choll, a vibrant…
Guru Dutt, one of Indian cinema’s greatest artists, would have been 100 today (July 9). The famously troubled and sensitive maverick behind Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Dutt crafted sublime cinematic worlds steeped in longing and lyricism. While many of his films reflected a melancholic worldview, shaped in part by his…
Aamir Khan | Photo Credit: PTI Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has responded to swirling rumors after a fake poster and trailer went viral online, falsely showing him portraying Guru Nanak. The AI-generated content sparked backlash, with a BJP spokesperson even threatening legal action against Khan. In an official statement released by his team, Aamir Khan…
Shanmuga Sundaram. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B During Shivaratri, Rama and Krishna take a breather and Shiva makes an appearance in all his majesty on dance platforms. Performing at the Sarasalaya Dance festival, Shanmugasundaram presented ‘Shivane porri‘, a compilation of three compositions on Shiva. The presentation highlighted the feeling of devotion and surrender. A Thevaram by…
M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. | Photo Credit: SREE RAMASEVA MANDALI The 116th birth anniversary of M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, widely regarded as the first superstar of Tamil cinema, was observed today in a special Guru Pooja ceremony. The Tamil Nadu government recognised this occasion as a state event, reflecting Bhagavathar’s immense contributions to both the film industry…
Kamala Bhat, an exponent of the Pandanallur bani | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In the late 1970s, the dance scene in Mangaluru was dominated by male gurus, with Jayalakshmi Alva being one of the few exceptions. That was when Kamala Bhat founded Natyalaya in 1978 in Urva. She wanted to nurture local talent . An…
Margi Sajeev | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Margi Sajeev Narayana Chakyar as the love-smitten Ravana sits glued to his peetam (stool) for a little over three hours and slowly, using only his eyes and face, portrays the expressions on Ravana’s ten faces as they react to Sita’s beauty. As Soorpanakha, his act evokes sympathy for…
No. 10, Sri Labdi Colony in Chennai is bustling with activity as preparations are on for the celebration of Samanvay – 50 years of the Chidambaram Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA). It is the elegant home of Bharatanatyam exponent, guru and arts administrator Chitra Visweswaran, who steps into her 75th year on October 12. It…
