The sacred influencer
- Anita Ratnam
The dancer-choreographer reflects on how Andal, her eternal guide and companion, shaped modern feminine expression.

Why contemporary painters are obsessed with dance
- Emily May
Dance and painting may seem like polar opposite art forms: One is dynamic and ephemeral, the other static and enduring.

Decolonising India's erotic heritage
- Devdutt Pattanaik
We were never a culture of shame. We were made into one. Not just by the British. But also by their Brahmin collaborators.

Why dancers make strong stunt performers in action films
- Julia Mary Register
For performers looking to break into Hollywood, stunt work offers many similarities to dance: extreme physicality, honed body awareness, and the ability to adapt quickly to new movement styles.

From Aramandi to Allegro: How Bharatanatyam built my dance foundation
- Samyuktha Gopi Raj
In those early classes, even the simplest sollukattu felt like trying to speak a new language.

Dance didn't begin on stage: It began at home
- Devika V Menon
Bengaluru's dance story is one of openness, steady evolution and an audience that grew alongside its artistes.

Carlos Saura, the dancer's director
- Eshna Benegal
How the intensity of flamenco can be captured on screen.

The Alternative Cultural Centre: How the most unexpected venues are turning into spaces for the arts
- Culture Talks with Ananyaa
Would you have ever imagined that you'd be watching a live classical music concert in a high-end restaurant, or that you'd view a dance performance at a handloom emporium? Well, that's what's up!