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There is never a dull day in Mumbai. Constantly buzzing with activities, this city provides varied sources of entertainment to Mumbaikars. The drama enthusiast, dance lover, music connoisseur; everyone has something to satiate their hobbies. And what we get is an amalgamation of talent, various art forms and cultures. Offering the perfect setting for like-minded people to come together are the multipurpose auditoriums present across the city. Better …
Urban mothers have one major fear that their newborns’ first word might just be ‘iPad’. And for many of them, this might even come true. As important as it is to keep up with the ever-changing technology, these days children completely immerse themselves in a world where only video games, iPads, computers and televisions exist. And often, it’s commonplace to catch a parent asking her eight year old ‘how do I send that email on my Android?’ But one must …
Continuing our posts on Highlights of Kalaghoda Arts Festival 2013, here is a look at the key dance performances that you can expect at Kalaghoda festival this year!
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Artiste Venue Time Concept FEB 2nd SATURDAY Lezhim Nritya by the Netaji Palkar Vyayamshala, Mumbai. Cross Maidan 5.45 pm – 6.30 …
New Year’s eve saw young Bollywood celebrities, Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra and Anjana Sukhani, groove to hit numbers to ring in 2013 at the picturesque Aamby Valley. Singer Mika Singh also joined in the celebrations and sang some of his popular songs. Here are photos from last evening’s show.
Mood Indigo, the popular IIT-Bombay fest, along with Ferriswheels entertainment started the Mood Indigo World Fest last year. Consider it a mini fest inside one of Asia’s biggest fest, where there are groups invited from over the world to perform. This year the visiting countries were Italy, Sri Lanka, Romania, Serbia and Japan. While Italy showcased flag throwers and Sri Lanka, Romania, Serbia performed folk dances, the headlining act for the night was surely the Japanese Taiko drummers.
Taiko (太鼓), …
Last year it was ‘tu mera hero’ and this year it is ‘radha’.
Every year, Bollywood releases a bevy of songs that are of sure of becoming sangeet staples. The beats and lyrics of these songs get everyone in the ‘wedding mood’, a mood which demands that one get off that chair and dance. However, not everyone is a dancer! So how does one perfect the moves, get the grooves and gyrate like there is no tomorrow?
Enter, …
In my previous post about dance we were acquainted with the Classical Dances of India. Beautiful as those forms are they require an appreciation for ancient customs and age old Indian traditions which many find tedious. If ghungroos don’t jingle to the tune of your heart, then maybe you’d prefer point shoes and leotards. Piroutte your way to a ballet, jazz or contemporary dance class.
Ballet: Ballet has been largely unexplored in India, so it comes …
I was introduced to Sufism many years ago through the strong vocals and mesmerizing music of Abida Parveen. Ever since, I have been fascinated by its depth and beauty. Though it has gained popularity in the last few years, Sufism as a concept, as a way of life, still remains less understood than it was meant to be when it was born hundreds of years ago.
While it may take a lifetime to fully …
Come 1st May and Mumbai will have its very own culture and fitness hub in Bandra. Temperance, started by Bandra girls and cousins, Viola and Hema, hopes to be a place where you can hang loose, eat healthy and also learn a few new things.
The striking 4 storey building in the by lanes of Bandra will house everything from a deli to dance floors, yoga room and a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) gym. The ground and first levels …