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Storytelling in Bharatanatyam: Misogyny and Feminism
Written by Idaya Sasikumar and edited by Eesha Srinivasan and Sukanya Mahadevan. When someone who is familiar with Bharatanatyam thinks...
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Feb 18, 20223 min read


STEPS OR BABY STEPS?
Just like many of you or your daughters, I began dance lessons as a young child too. Many years ago. All I remember about that lesson is...
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Feb 4, 20221 min read


Words Inspire Thoughts and Thoughts Inspire Actions (Written-Sukanya Mahadevan, Edited - Sandhya M)
With last week starting off with a homage to Martin Luther King, I paused to think about all the hardships he went through to fight for...
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Jan 24, 20222 min read


What is the Chennai 'Margazhi Vizhaa'?
Chennai is the land of celebration for the South Indian classical performing arts, in the form of Carnatic Music and Bharathanatyam, ...
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Jan 3, 20222 min read


VIJAYADASHAMI - by Eesha Srinivasan (photos - Srishte and Video - Oshi and Vedika)
Many of us know of Dashami and Navarathri, but what are the stories behind these events? Well, today, we will find out! There are 2 tales...
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Oct 14, 20213 min read


'Shubh Aarambham' - Auspicious Beginnings and Lord Ganesha
In Hindu traditions, Lord Ganesh, the elephant- headed God is always synonymous with good beginnings and wisdom. We ourselves, had a...
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Sep 9, 20211 min read
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