Dialogues through dance – Mallika Sarabhai and her troupe in Gudalur – Tamil Nadu

MARI MARCEL THEKAEKARA, The Hindu, 1 May 2010 Universal language: Darpana performs in Gudalur. As Mallika Sarabhai and her troupe performed for the adivasis in Gudalur, it ignited a spark, of using dance for social change. […]Tucked away in the Gudalur Valley, the not-so-famous part of the Nilgiris, we could not believe what we’d heard. Mallika Sarabhai … Read more

Jharkhand’s indigenous cultures – seminar and five-year course at Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) – Jharkhand

The Telegraph, Calcutta, Saturday , July 23 , 2011AMIT GUPTA Ranchi, July 22: Jharkhand’s indigenous cultures and dance forms, often relegated to the wings, will get a national podium, courtesy Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ). The CUJ, in association with Chennai-based National Folkfore Support Centre and Tata Education Trust, will host a three-day national seminar … Read more

Centre develops Saura tribal paintings of Raygada – Odisha (Orissa)

The Sauras are one of the oldest tribes of India. The Sauras are specially famous for rich variety of their paintings based on religious and ceremonial themes. Each Idital contains various symbols and signs and convey special meaning for which it is meant. The pictograms are categorized into different sections as per their meaning and … Read more

Khasi traditional musicians perform ahead of heavy metal band

Traditional musicians perform ahead of Scorpions gig Friday, December 7, 2007, 16:34 [IST] Shillong, Dec 7 (UNI) Ahead of German heavy metal band ‘Scorpions’ performing live in Meghalaya next week, Khasi traditional musicians assembled at Laitkhroh village and serenaded music lovers with a kind of music unheard before. The one-day festival of Khasi Traditional Instrumental music … Read more