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The Hindu
24-05-2025
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- The Hindu
All set for SPIC MACAY fest at IITH from May 26
The 10th annual international convention of the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) will kick off at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad on Monday (May 26). With over 1,400 students and volunteers from across India and abroad, the weeklong immersive exposure to Indian classical music, dance, and arts will feature at least 25 Padma award winners and another 25 Sangeet Natak Akademi award winners, among several accompanying artistes. 'I was so inspired, taken into a tranquil world, when I first attended the SPIC MACAY at IIT Madras last year. I wanted them to come to IITH and approached them instantly,' IITH Director BS Murty said on its journey here. 'I was almost in tears watching 82-year-old Padma Subrahmanyam perform for one-and-a-half hours and the way she brought out the excellence,' he added. In the run up to the event, from January to April, IITH hosted Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Vidwan L. Subramaniam and Padma Subrahmanyam. The event on Monday will be formally inaugurated by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. Apart from orientation, the day's schedule feature screening of Sir Richard Attenborough Gandhi, Nadaswaram, Kuchipudi, and Hindustani, Violin lecdem and performances. Ashram way of life But day two will begin at 4 a.m. offering traditional methods of learning, away from urban distractions and a strict ban on cellphones in all events, and focused on self-discipline and reflection, the schedule till the penultimate day on May 31 begins at 4 a.m. with Hatha Yoga or meditation. Dinner too will be served last by 6 p.m. Overnight sessions by Pandits, Vidwans and Ustad will continue from 8.45 p.m. till 6 a.m. The convention also includes talks, spiritual sessions, workshops and crafts, community work, and interaction with legendary artistes. The heritage tour on Sunday exploring five separate themes of architecture, local experience, spiritual heritage and cultural memory include walks at forts, tombs, palaces, temples, mosques and churches, and museums. According to the organisers, all the events are crafted carefully with performers of greatest acclaim from each field. Fundamentally, the events are educative in nature and not focused on entertainment. SPIC-MACAY founder Kiran Seth, national chairperson Radha Mohan Tiwari, and other officials and volunteers were present in the media address here on Saturday. More details on the event can be had on
Time of India
19-05-2025
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- Time of India
A night of artistic excellence
(BCCL/ Vishnu Jaiswal) In a soulful celebration of tradition and talent, a cultural fest organised by Dr Akanksha Srivastava , lit up the stage of Sangeet Natak Akademi , Lucknow. Dr Purnima Panday & Dharamnath Mishra Dr Kumkum Dhar and Dr Vidya Vindu Singh The event was a symphony of rhythm and expression as over 60 disciples of Dr Srivastava presented stunning performances in Kathak and classical music . The event opened with 'antah', a spiritual invocation rooted in Sant Kabir's doha, Mat Kar Moh Tu Hari Jan Ko Maan Re. The poetic choreography was enriched by vocals from Prakhar Pandey and rhythms by Pandit Vikas Mishra. (L) Lavina Jain & Shreya Shukla (R) Dr Akanksha Srivastava (L) Shalu Jain (R) Syed Shamshur Rehman (L) Priyanka Yadav (R) Ranu & Y Sharma (L) Tanishka Saxena and Vallary Pathak (R) Neha & Anuj Mishra From the emotive portrayal of love and longing in Abhisar to the playful innocence of Krishna Leela performed by young artists, each act unfolded like a page from a timeless epic. Later, the performance of Nritya Naman revisited the pure traditional elements of Kathak. A solo tabla performance by Manan Mishra in Rupak Taal and a stirring classical vocal presentation by Atharv added depth to the night's sonic landscape. Roopali Joshi from Bangalore captivated the audience with a melodious rendering of Madhurashtakam, painting the divine image of Krishna with her voice. The evening culminated in a grand finale, Sargam, featuring all 70 artists, leaving the audience spellbound. — Manas Mishra
Time of India
06-05-2025
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- Time of India
Dark comedy strikes a chord with Lucknowites
A scene from the play Critical But Stable condition (BCCL/ Manas Mishra) Critical But Stable, a play written by French playwright Jean Pierre Martinez , was recently staged at the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Directed by Anurag Shukla, the production played to a houseful audience. KK Agarwal, a Lucknow–based playwright and member of the organizing team, welcomed everyone, with a speech. A scene from the play BCCL The story revolved around Raj, who is in a deep coma after an accident. The audience watched in astonishment as Raj's brothers, long separated from him, rushed to the hospital once they realised they stood to gain financially. The twisted tale offered uproarious scenes of unexpected humour, revealing how greed often triumphs over family ties. (L) Anil Rastogi (R) Dr Pronoti Singh KK Agarwal and Rita Agarwal Kumar Prafful and Anushree Jain (L) Meenu Kripal (R) Rajesh by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jakarta Raya: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Applause thundered through the hall when the cast took their bows. Director Abhishek Shukla, who also portrayed one of the scheming brothers, earned praise for his performance. Audiences left the venue buzzing with talk of the play's audacious storyline and memorable comic turns. — Manas Mishra
The Hindu
29-04-2025
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- The Hindu
Five-day music and dance festival begins
The five-day music and dance festival organised by Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, commenced here on Tuesday. The festival, SNA Fellows and Awardees Festival of Music and Dance, is being held in association with Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, at Vigyana Bhavan auditorium, Manasagangotri campus, the University of Mysore. It will conclude on May 3. The organisers said that the festival has been curated by Sandhya Purecha, chairman of the Sangeeth Natak Akademi, and Nagesh V. Bettakore, Vice-Chancellor of the music varsity. The combined efforts of the two institutions reflect their commitment towards the preservation, promotion, and propagation of India's classical heritage, the organisers said. 'The collaboration stands as a testament to the shared mission of nurturing India's cultural identity, fostering artistic exchange, and inspiring future generations through the performing arts,' the organisers added. Apoorva G. Murthy, faculty at the Department of Dance, said that the festival is set against the culturally rich backdrop of Mysuru, and it will offer audience an extraordinary opportunity to witness and learn from the nation's most revered artists – individuals who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of excellence in music and dance. The music and dance sessions are held from 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Legendary dancer Mansingh to receive Sankardeva award
Guwahati: World renowned exponent of both, Bharatanatyam and Odissi , and a Padma Vibhushan awardee, Sonal Mansingh , will be conferred with the prestigious Srimanta Sankardeva Award for 2023 on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Last year, on August 21, the state cabinet had decided to honour the legendary dancer with the award. President Droupadi Murmu will present the award in Guwahati. Speaking to TOI over phone, Mansingh said she experienced a mixed reaction, when her name was announced a few months ago. "It was absolutely wonderful as well as shock and happiness. It was everything put together and then it took this long to get a convenient gift from the President. But finally, when the date is announced, I'll be in Guwahati to receive this. Once again, I am in a great state of happiness and great gratitude," she said, while expressing her gratitude to Maa Kamakhya and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Reminiscing about her journey since the age of seven, Mansingh said her dance took her to 90 countries across the globe. "People have heard about musicians like Pandit Ravi Shankar and others taking music all over the globe. But nobody spoke about dance. After my dance took me to a global audience, I saw that it was also a binding force. I have personally experienced how dance can bring people together; give them bliss, a sense of happiness and inner peace. And that's where there is no religion, language, caste or creed. Nothing matters. So my journey continues," Mansingh said. Terming her dance, at an altitude of 21,778 feet, in front of the southern side of Mt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kailash at the age of 62 a 'divine experience', Mansingh said she was put under training since the age of four by her parents, before she started learning Bharatanatyam at the age of seven. Talking about the 'Sattriya' dance of Assam, Mansingh said it was in 2000, when she was asked by music maestro Bhupen Hazarika, who was then the chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, to visit Assam. "After my visit, I said Sattriya can be done, but the dance form will have to expand more. So, I am very proud that I could contribute to Sattriya dance ," she said. While Mansingh was the govt nominee at the Akademi, Sattriya dance got the classical status in 2000.
