A conversation with Swapnokalpa Dasgupta on why Mudra 2026 is putting children at the heart of India’s classical dance future ...

The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) successfully concluded the 2026 edition of its annual Mudra Dance Festival, held across April 16th, 23rd and 24th at the Experimental Theatre, ...

The Mudra Dance Festival 2026 celebrated young classical dancers, showcasing their dedication to traditional forms. NCPA ...

The National Centre for the Performing Arts successfully wrapped up the 2026 edition of its prestigious Mudra Dance Festival, ...

There may be no conversation, but their expressions say it all as the audience reacts to danseuse Methil Devika’s new choreography. With fingers that move at lighting speed, the audiences speak to her ...

There was a time when classical dances remained only in the realms of a section of society which dominated the cultural scene. HT Image Today, however, that art has spread its wings to take in its ...

Pop star Rihanna's recent visit to Mumbai for her Fenty Beauty launch went viral after a video showed her learning Bharatanatyam mudras. The clip captured her enthusiastically embracing Indian culture ...

One day in late December, Gopalan Venu, more popular as G Venu sat holding his knees, his back ramrod straight, on the plush sofa of a green room, where shortly, his play, Sakuntalam, was to be ...

The Mudra Dance Festival, held annually at NCPA around World Dance Day, is a thematic celebration of Indian classical dance. While recent editions explored Aharya—the visual aspects of costume and ...

With sold-out shows and Bessie nominations, Indian classical dance has grabbed centre stage in New York City. This summer, Indian classical dance was one of the highlights of New York’s cultural ...

While visiting Mumbai, Rihanna got a lesson in Bharatanatyam hand gestures. Influencer Nejm also taught her how to ...