Setting the stage for the future
- NC Srinivasaraghavan
Kumari Kamala, the child prodigy turned pioneering dancer and guru, turned 90 this year. Here’s recalling her immense contribution to the art form.

From earning Rs 5 to sleeping on train floors: 7 lesser-known stories of Ustad Zakir Hussain
- Raajwrita Dutta
Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, brought Indian classical music to the global stage, collaborating with icons like George Harrison and earning three Grammys.

A father & son duo are breaking gender norms with Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi
- Mervin Preethi
Rahul Gupta defied societal norms branding classical dance as "effeminate", embracing Bharatanatyam as his sanctuary. Determined to shield his son Bharat from similar prejudice, Rahul nurtured his love for dance.