Brahmanical interventions in Kerala's musical legacy
- V. Kaladharan
I have often wondered what prevented Kerala, the south-west tip of the Indian sub-continent, from embracing the oceanic grandeur and profundity of the classical Karnatic music till the dawn of the 20th century.

By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore's kings helped create a unique body of music
- Malini Nair
The Mysore court was once a melting pot of forms and genres, from which emerged a niche repertory for the veena that is scarcely known and rarely performed.

How to integrate acting skills into dance
- Sophie Bress
For dancers, strengthening acting ability can enhance not only artistry and confidence but also storytelling onstage.

The gift of knowledge
- Aishwarya Sahasrabudhe
Through Nrityaparichay, the NCPA imparts classical and folk dance training by honing aesthetic sensibilities in children from less privileged backgrounds. Eight years since the initiative was launched, the journeys of the students are testament to why early engagement with the arts goes a long way.

'Mujra, tawaif not bad words'-Classical dancer rescuing courtesan culture from British gaze
-Shivani Mago
Manjari Chaturvedi is bringing tawaifs' songs and performances to life through 'The Courtesan Project', which she launched in 2011 and discussed at IIC's recent Music Appreciation Programme.

Raja of ragas: Swathi Thirunal's legacy reverberates
- Aparna Nair
Kerala will celebrate 211th birth anniversary of Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma from April 24. TNIE looks into the rich musical legacy left behind by the composer and monarch.

Paying for a performance - A dancer's perspective
- Divya Anand
Recently, I happened to see an Instagram video where Ms.Anita Ratnam was beseeching artistes to not pay and perform.

Artists are misreading the threats AI poses - to art, livelihood, life
- Tanuj Solanki
Algorithms intend to swallow everything artists have made and with no consideration for them.

Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
An excerpt from 'Dance to Freedom: From Ghungroos to Gunpowder', by AK Gandhi.

Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam's new book looks at the 18th century masters
An excerpt from 'Raga Harmony: Harmonic Structures and Tonalities in Indian Classical Music', by L Subramaniam.