After a period of hibernation, Bharatham, the Thrissur-based cultural outfit, woke up to organise a two- day festival of music and dance recently. On the first…
Author: G S Paul
G S Paul
GS Paul is an eminent art columnist and critic. He has been writing for national dailies such as The Hindu for more than three decades. Currently, he is the Editorial Advisor of India Art Review.
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