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We are delighted to welcome renowned critic Leela Venkataraman to the narthaki family of writers. She will contribute to her column titled TAALAM.

2020

Interactions and virtual Spic Macay Convention a unique experience - I

Interactions and virtual Spic Macay Convention a unique experience - II

At last a discussion on 'Economies of Performing Arts'

Inspiring week showing indomitable spirit of dancers 

Dance distorted during pandemic 

Scintillating Kathak capturing aroma of Dilli's great poets

Message of peace from Dhauli-Kalinga

Promising youngsters in Music Academy's endowment program

Kalavaahini's Margazhi offer of 'Dance for Dance'

Nirikshana: Natya Kala Conference marks its 39th year of celebration-2

Nirikshana: Natya Kala Conference marks its 39th year of celebration-1

Naachiyar Next - A delectable breath of fresh air


2019

Encouraging the young generation of dancers

Thirty years of dance serenading Konark's Surya Deva

Connecting text with practice - Nrtta Ratnavali to Andhra's devadasi dance

Samyog-Viyog: Good intentions needed better treatment

Arguing for a humanised rather than an idealised body

October features varying manifestations of dance

Endemic problems stir animated discourse

Blend of maturity and grace in double bill concert

Recapturing golden moments during Golden Anniversary of Kalasamarpana

Registering ten years of Nrityantar with Naman 2019

ABHAI's Pravasi Utsavam

Yoga / Nritya reaches out to the common public

SPIC MACAY Convention with  JNU collaboration centre stages multi- flavoured exercise as meditative not entertaining

Summer in Delhi

Borgeet makes the evening of Assamese classical music/dance 

Delhi inauguration of fine idea of Nava Pallava needs more clarity

More praise than dance

Arts in whole-child education

Odishi Raga Utsav

Rango'ntaratma: Multi-media presentation with a difference

Impresario evening impresses

Women and Ecology

A good start on discussions on Dance Issues by Academy

Ensemble productions in three dance traditions in Drishti National Dance Festival

Concept to execution: ANEKA a clean winner

Kadamba of Natya Darshan flowered without rambling


2018

Dance sonnets to the sun god at Konark

Festival of Kathak duets

Inclusive Debadhara

Nityananda: The one-legged miracle dancer

Impressive Sattriya dance drama captures life of Sankaradeva

Experts discuss theatre today and cultural transformation

Kathak dance evolving out of a cultural process 

Celebrating hundred years of Guru Bipin Singh's Manipuri Nartanalaya

Reaching for the skies prematurely

Monsoon Moods

Indian dance as part of the world cultural community

Swing from ridiculous to sublime during homage to Guru Kundanlal Gangani

'Her Say' by women theatre directors

Enterprise and talent keep Sutra afloat

Measuring the SPIC MACAY experience

Unexpected Odissi bonuses

Dancing on rivers

Original way of looking at group Bharatanatyam

Dancing for oneself

Evoking a feel of the Sadir dancer's joi de vivre

Devadasi's legacy to the saint poet's glory

Challenges in procuring public art grants for art and culture programmes

Dancing to poetry of liberated women saint poets

Samabhavana churns out myriad starry thoughts on new directions in Indian dance

Malavika's new creative spurt

From the foothills of Dhauli a bouquet of arts for peace and cooperation

Sringaram: 'Leitmotif' for Bharatanatyam's dual anguish/ecstasy landscaping

Good ideas of Natya Darshan needed more respect for the clock


2017

Living movements serenade frozen movements in Konark

Delhi diary

Poetry in out-of-the-book art translations

Young dancers to the fore

Evening concerts after morning deliberations in Nartanam Conclave 2017

Dance theatre with confluence of dance traditions

Thari exquisitely weaves the warp and weft of life’s saree

Dance reflecting an approach not tethered to form

Parampara finds the right dance/music blend

Events with an identity

Crisis of critical analysis in music and dance

Sublime Kathak by Divya Goswami

Teacher and taught in Sare Jahan Se Achha

Farewell to an era

Off the beaten track

Varsha Ritu draws showers of appreciation

Brave effort in Delhi by Bangalore based dancers

Performing Arts and Yoga

Takeaways from SPIC MACAY’s annual convention

Natya Vriksha's riveting salutation to dance matters

Encouraging audiences for the ticketed Divinity Series

In a different tone: Amorous Delight presents a challenging theatre of love

Impresario India gamely carries on

Contemporary dance expressions beckon

Fusion or Confusion?

Margam is ever new

Kathak Mahotsav’s re-look at old traditions and compositions

Shruti Mandal heralds half a century of service to Indian Arts

Dhauli-Kalinga Festival epitomises peace and unity amidst diversity

Tantu needs more than hype and hurry

Unique tribute to a maverick  musical  genius 

Interface of Sthiti Gati polarities

Malavika Sarukkai: Sharing the larger vision


2016

What the genius from Kashmir gave to Indian philosophy and thought

Konark Festival beckons again

Recall the then to plan the now of the Kalinga Indonesia Dialogue

Anekanta provides exhilarating Bharatanatyam experience

Akademi awardees prove mettle

Reviving Kuchipudi Yakshagana demands more than showcasing

Experienced nayikas attract large turnout

Keeping legacy alive while forging new directions

On being one’s own dancer

Requiem for an artist and cultural activist 

Simplicity sans glitz has Meera walking into every heart

Journeying into woman dancer’s inner world

Bharatanatyam duo at California’s Chinmaya Mission 

Inclusivity as strong message in Spic Macay’s international convention

Vividh Mat tickles the intellect and regales the senses

Marking World Dance Day in style

Award selections cry for transparency

‘Ganjam’ successfully captures flavours of South Odisha

Nupur steps into its third decade
 

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