Seven year old Master Naman Anand Hembram is the "Little Champ' as he was judged the best dancer in the junior category for the Antarang Utsav National Dance Competition (2026), organised by All India Dancers Association (AIDA) in Mumbai on 20th April. Master Naman is a trained Bharata Natyam dancer and has been seeking training under award winning Bharata Natyam exponent and mentor,based in New Delhi, Ayush Jaiswal. He is the director of Ayush Dance Works(ADW), a premier onl

Shivapriya School of Dance (Bengaluru) presented the elevating Bharata Natyam performance by Dr. Sanjay Shantaram on the occasion of his birthday on 7 th March at Seva Sadan auditorium, Malleswaram, Bengaluru. The holistic performance “Kavi Kavya Namana” was a tribute to the great scholars whose soulful compositions have enriched and elevated the field of Indian classical dance.

Arka Kala Kuteera (Bengaluru), presented Arka Kalasambrama-15 programme to mark International Women’s Day on March 8 at Arka Theatre,JP Nagar,Bengaluru. It was amazing to watch the varied facets of women with divine manifestations, performed by three group of accomplished Bharata Natyam dancers, Reshma Shreenath and Shruthi P Ravikumar, Bhavana Kanthy and her disciples and the Rupesh’s Arangham ensemble. It was gratifying to watch the dancers dancing with complete involvement

The Samved Society for Performing Arts proudly presented the 36th Pt. Durgalal Festival as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Kathak maestro Durga Lal—the torchbearer of the Jaipur Gharana, whose scintillating performances captivated audiences across the globe. Organised annually by his devoted disciple, Uma Dogra, the festival stands as an enduring expression of reverence to her guru and a celebration of India’s rich classical heritage. This year’s edition was held on 20th

Young Kathak dancer Ms. Charvi B. Kashyap has been awarded the prestigious Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, marking a significant milestone in her artistic journey.

The AMRAPALI (Society for ARTS), one of the leading socio-cultural organistaion of Assam, founded by the power dance couple and Cultural Activists Rudra Jayanta Bhagawati and Dr. Pranaame Bhagawati recently performed Kathak dance recital along with the students from Amrapali Institute of Arts, led by Dr. Pranaame Bhagawati at the 77th ICCR Day Celebration, held on April 9, 2026 in the Embassy of India in Tokyo, Japan and organised by Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre, Tokyo an

Amrapali Magazine, a new cultural and creative publication dedicated to India’s rich artistic heritage and contemporary creative voices, was formally launched on January 29 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event organised in collaboration with the India Habitat Centre's Bharat Bodh Kendra, unfurled the aesthetics of Indian arts, culture and heritage.

In a significant step towards strengthening India’s cultural diplomacy, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Museum of Sacred Art (MOSA), Belgium, aimed at promoting Indian art and culture across Europe and beyond.

Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (BSV), one of India’s premier institutions for music and performing arts education, commemorated its 100th anniversary with a grand celebration on Thursday in Lucknow. Established in 1926 as Marris College of Music, the university has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Hindustani classical music and other artistic traditions over the past century.

In a recently held prize distribution ceremony of the All Assam competition of the Rang - Sur - Taal: Assam Sanskritik Porbo, an initiative of Rabi Ragini - Tagore’s Ideal Music Academy, students namely Saipriya Nandi Purkayastha and Charvi B. Kashyap of the Amrapali Institute of Arts, Guwahati under the able guidance of celebrated and internationally toured Kathak dance couple of Assam Guru Rudra Jayanta Bhagawati and Smt. Pranaame Bhagawati secured 2nd prize in Group B and

The Eshani Kathak Academy, a brainchild of Kathak danseuse Smt. Eshani Agarwal celebrated its annual showcase of its students.

Samasrava 2024 brought alive the ethereal beauty of Indian classical dance forms from across India.

ASAVARI proudly presented “Sumang: The Unison of Souls,” a spellbinding dance production curated by Suparna Singh and Mahima Satsangi.

Asavari Centre for Kathak announced a special evening titled “Sharanyam,” a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Kathak maestro, Padmashri Gur

The June 30th at India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi witnessed a heart touching and soul enriching dance theatre production ‘AND SHE