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Indian-origin Arunima Kumar becomes first Kuchipudi dancer to receive King Charles’ Honorary BEM

October 17, 2025 8:53 am

Kumar has performed at prestigious events including Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee celebrations, and Diwali festivities at 10 Downing Street.

‘She was electrifying’: Nation mourns the loss of Yamini Krishnamurti, a trailblazing Indian classical dancer

August 04, 2024 1:56 pm

“She's the reason why I am dancing,” says Geeta Chandran, a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer who knew Krishnamurti personally

'The structure of dance remains unchanged despite the language in which it is expressed': Drs Raja Radha Reddy

May 04, 2023 4:20 pm

"Dance is, ultimately, a sacred art. Although all dance forms are different, they are similar as they are guided by the principle of Natyashastra," Dr(s) Raja Radha Reddy, well-known Kuchipudi dance exponents, said

'The Indian performing arts industry is largely unsupported financially': Mallika Sarabhai

November 16, 2021 12:16 pm

"The pandemic has broken the back of many [artistes] who were managing to survive. A new funding body needs to be set up to fund the arts," she added.

Parampara Series, a dance and music festival, showcases India's rich cultural heritage

November 15, 2021 6:54 pm

Organised by Natya Tarangini, the festival is celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year

Dance of Life

May 19, 2016 12:00 am

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi exponent Yamini Krishnamurthy, who was recently awarded the Padma Vibhushan, looks back at her journey in dance.

Dance, Pray, Paint

April 19, 2015 12:08 am

Classical dance exponent Vyjayanthi Kashi brings Kauthvam, the ancient foot painting tradition of Kuchipudi, to the city

Rhythm Divine

November 27, 2014 12:23 am

Among the other participants are Manipuri dancer Nandita Devi, Anwesha Mahanta from Sattriya and Odissi dancer Shagun Butani.

The Ground Beneath her Feet

January 05, 2014 5:00 am

Shantala Shivalingappa,a Kuchipudi dancer from Paris,on her art and winning a Bessie,the Oscars of dance

Leap of Faith

September 24, 2013 5:21 am

Nachiketa will be showcased as a chamber opera piece in London by theatre director Neelam Man Singh

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