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Jun 2024
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Mikhail Baryshnikov on keeping his 'Little Dream' alive for new performers
- Shivani Vora
Mikhail Baryshnikov is synonymous with the world of classical dance globally and is considered to be among the most renowned and legendary dancers in modern history.

"There were innumerable challenges on the course of my journey, but I danced over them": Narthaki Nataraj
-V.K. Karthika
Dr. Narthaki Nataraj's life is an inspiring tale of overcoming obstacles and staying true to oneself.

Marching to her own beat: Meet first foreign woman drummer offering Kailaya Vathiyam at Tamil Nadu temple
- News Desk
An English teacher in Taiwan to the first foreign woman drummer offering her performance at Tamil Nadu's Dhyanalinga Shiva temple, Jenny's journey may be unusual, but is "blissful".


Breaking gender norms: Jolly Mathew's Mohiniyattam journey
- G.S. Paul
The recent controversy over gender disparity in Mohiniyattam has prompted Kerala Kalamandalam to admit boys, marking a historic departure from tradition.

"Art is beyond religion, region or language": Kala Vijayan
- K.T.P. Radhika
Born to Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma, the matriarch of Mohiniyattam, and Kathakali exponent Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair, she was immersed in the world of dance from a young age.

I was immersed in a world of Natyashastra and music, says Geeta Padmakumar
- Swathy Lekshmi Vikram
TNIE sits down for a quick chat with Kuchipudi exponent Geeta Padmakumar, who was recently in Kochi for a performance.




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