China cancels transgender icon's dance shows, raising LGBTQ crackdown fears
- NDTV News Desk
Jin Xing is a rare symbol of success and visibility in China, where transgender individuals continue to face stigma and discrimination.

A feminist retelling
- Rupa Srikanth
'Pengal Potrum Raaman' presented new facets of the women from the Ramayana.

With a focus on Shiva
- V.V. Ramani
Anwesha Das explored the nayika bhava convincingly in her traditional margam.

Arunachal: Bharatanatyam Workshops held to introduce classical dance among youth
The workshops are led by renowned Bharatanatyam exponent Dr Debaldev Jana.

Of life and love
- V.V. Ramani
Rama Vaidyanathan served the audience a palette of emotions at her concert.

Into the world of apsaras
- Manasa Vijayalakshme C
'Deva Madhargal' brought alive the stories of Rambha, Menaka and Urvashi.

Hooked on Hemingway
- Achuthan TK
After Shakespearean plays and the Spanish Don Quixote, Ernest Hemingway’s The old man & the sea will be adapted into Kathakali.

Nuanced portrayal
- V.V. Ramani
Pavitra Krishna Bhat's recital ranged from the dynamic to the feminine.

How Kathak came about
- V.V. Ramani
Laxminarayan Jena, who performed at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Chennai, traced the evolution of Kathak through carefully chosen pieces.

Transforming healing through dance movement therapy in Thiruvananthapuram
- Parvana KB
After returning to her hometown, the 30-year-old started her own space called 'Navem,' providing a safe environment for individuals to release trauma.

Right moves
- Srividya
Shruthi Vidhyashankar's recital peaked during the varnam.

Republic Day: 5000 artists, 45 dance forms: Cultural performance covers entire Kartavya Path for first time

Newfound layers
- Rupa Srikanth
Neena Prasad has been gently pushing the boundaries of Mohiniyattam.

Republic Day Parade 2025 creates history with Guinness World Record
- Vidhee Tripathi
The Republic Day Parade 2025 was a vibrant celebration of India's rich folk and tribal traditions.