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Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dona Ganguly conducts first Indian Classical Dance workshop at Cambridge
The historic halls of Jesus College, University of Cambridge, resonated with the timeless rhythm of Indian Classical Dance recently, as Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly conducted the university's first-ever workshop dedicated to this ancient art form. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Marking a significant milestone in the cultural history of Cambridge, the event brought together students, academics, and art enthusiasts for an immersive introduction to Odissi, one of India's eight recognized classical dance styles. Participants were guided through the fundamental movements, expressions, and philosophies of the form, gaining insight into its spiritual roots and rich 2,000-year-old heritage. The workshop drew a diverse audience, many of whom were experiencing Indian classical dance for the first time. Emphasizing inclusivity and cultural appreciation, the event welcomed individuals from all backgrounds, with no prior dance experience required. On this occasion, Donasaid, 'To share the legacy of Odissi at the University of Cambridge is both an honour and a deeply emotional experience. This dance form is not just movement, it is meditation, devotion, and storytelling. I am heartened to see such enthusiastic participation and openness to Indian culture here. This exchange goes beyond performance, it builds bridges of understanding through art.' The initiative reflects a growing global interest in Indian classical traditions and underscores Cambridge's commitment to cultural diversity and global engagement. Organizers hope this will be the first of many such events, inspiring deeper exploration of Indian performing arts within academic spaces. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The workshop was met with overwhelming positivity, with attendees expressing admiration for both the beauty of the dance and the warmth of Ganguly's teaching. Plans are already being discussed for future collaborations and expanded programming related to Indian cultural arts.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dona Ganguly makes history with first Indian classical dance workshop at Cambridge
The historic halls of Jesus College, University of Cambridge, came alive with the graceful rhythms of Indian classical dance, as internationally acclaimed Odissi exponent Dona Ganguly conducted the university's first-ever workshop on the ancient art form. In a landmark moment for Cambridge's cultural calendar, the event introduced students, academics, and art enthusiasts to Odissi—one of India's eight recognised classical dance styles, known for its lyrical movements, intricate gestures, and deep spiritual philosophy. Participants were guided through foundational steps and expressions, learning about the dance's 2,000-year-old heritage and its roots in devotion and storytelling. Held as part of the university's broader push for cultural exchange and diversity, the workshop welcomed individuals from all backgrounds, with no prior dance experience required. For many, it was their first direct encounter with Indian classical dance. 'To share the legacy of Odissi at the University of Cambridge is both an honour and a deeply emotional experience,' said Dona Ganguly. 'This dance form is not just movement, it is meditation, devotion, and storytelling. I am heartened to see such enthusiastic participation and openness to Indian culture here. This exchange goes beyond performance, it builds bridges of understanding through art.' The initiative reflects a growing global interest in Indian performing arts and underscores Cambridge's commitment to fostering dialogue between cultures. Encouraged by the enthusiastic response, organisers are already exploring future collaborations to further introduce Indian classical traditions to the university community. Dona Ganguly, founder of the Diksha Manjari academy and a disciple of the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, has dedicated her career to taking Odissi to audiences worldwide. Her mission, she says, is to spread the beauty and philosophy of the dance to new generations across the globe.
Powys County Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Brecon High School pupils win national debating competition
Teen debaters from Brecon have been praised for winning a national competition. Four Year 9 students from Brecon High School in Powys – Finn Irwin, Rhydian Davies, Darcy Richards, and Eric Pearce – claimed the National Plate at the Seren Oxford Debating Competition, held in March at Jesus College, Oxford. Cllr Pete Roberts, Powys County Council's cabinet member for a learning Powys, said: "On behalf of the council, I would like to congratulate Finn, Rhydian, Darcy, Eric, and everyone at Brecon High School on this remarkable achievement. "Their success at the Seren National Debating Competition is a testament to their talent, hard work, and the excellent support provided by their teachers. "We are incredibly proud of them." The competition is part of the Welsh Government's Seren Academy programme, which supports the most able learners in Wales from Years 8 to 13. The programme offers academic enrichment opportunities to help students reach their full potential and progress to top universities. During their two-day visit to Oxford, the team explored the city and university, took part in debates, and impressed judges with their teamwork and reasoning. In the final round, they debated the motion: 'This house believes that teaching Religious Education is no longer relevant in schools.'
Times
20-05-2025
- Times
Duncan Campbell obituary: prominent crime reporter
The first professional criminal Duncan Campbell ever met was a 'charming fraudster' with a degree in economics from Jesus College, Cambridge — or at least so the fraudster told him. Campbell was a 17-year-old schoolboy whose Scottish boarding school for some obscure reason had sent a team of sixth-formers into the nearby Perth prison to debate whether going to the moon would be a good idea. He was instantly more fascinated by the stories of the inmates than by the prospect of a moon landing, which was still seven years away. How had a well-spoken, well-educated man ended up behind bars, and how did he relate to the violent thugs from the Glaswegian gangs who wereserving time alongside him for stabbing and worse? A
The Guardian
29-01-2025
- General
- The Guardian
The Rev Timothy Tyndall obituary
My father, Timothy Tyndall, who has died aged 99, was an Anglican priest who served for many years in Nottinghamshire before moving into more administrative religious work in the north-east of England and then at Church House in London. Throughout those years he was a believer in the power of quiet witness rather than loud evangelism. Faith, for him, was less a matter of beliefs and doctrines, more a devotional practice. Timothy was born in Birmingham to Denis, an Anglican priest, and his wife, Nora (nee Parker). It was a clerical family: a grandfather and an uncle were priests too. After schooling at Marlborough college, Wiltshire, he was called up for military service at 18 during the second world war. As he was a conscientious objector he served with the Friends Ambulance Unit in China. Afterwards he studied history and theology at Jesus College, Cambridge, before going to Wells Theological College to train for ordination. At Cambridge he had met Ruth Turner, a medical student. After they married in 1953 they moved to Nottinghamshire, where Ruth worked part-time as a GP and Timothy served the diocese of Southwell, first as a curate in the mining village of Warsop then, in 1956, as a vicar in the market town of Newark. In 1960 he became vicar at St Martin's church in the Sherwood area of Nottingham, where, rather than evangelising to bring parishioners into his church, his focus was to bear witness outside, through ecumenical outreach, community organising and chairmanship of the citywide Council of Voluntary Services. Ruth, by then a geriatrician, was considerably less conventional than Tim, both ecclesiastically and culturally. She was readier than him to embrace a liberalised church, progressive political views, sexual open-mindedness and, above all, feminist insights. But he caught up with her in time. In 1975 Timothy moved to the north-east to become priest-in-charge of St Michael's Bishopwearmouth and the rural dean of Sunderland, tasked with reorganising 20 standalone parishes into an integrated ministry. His career culminated at Church House in 1985, as chief secretary to the committee for the selection and training of candidates for ordination. He retired from that position in 1990. Ruth died in 1998 and Timothy lived the final quarter-century of his life as a widower in London, first in Chiswick, then in Wapping. A creature of daily habit, he would drink his tea, read his Guardian, smoke his pipe, take his constitutional walk, catalogue his stamp collection and solve his puzzles. He also watched TV sports religiously – cricket, rugby, golf and athletics. Each day he would say his prayers and read his Bible just as he always had done. Over the years Timothy cultivated an enormous circle of friends and family. A few months before he died, almost 150 of them assembled to celebrate his 99th birthday – and he greeted each by name. He is survived by four children, Richard, Catherine, Rachel and me, and four grandchildren.
