The recently released book ‘Mudra’ by G Venu is a seminal work that documents notations for 1341 hand gestures of Kudiyattam, Kathakali and Mohiniyattam.
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Time-travelling gets a new meaning with Kawaguchi and his tales. Of course, conditions apply. Sit on a particular seat and a cup of coffee is going…
The recently released book Athishaya Vara Prasadini, which contains notations of 50 rare Carnatic compositions, is a treasure for Carnatic musicians. Notating Carnatic compositions is not…
Among the few biography/autobiographies of dancers, Dr Kanak Rele’s ‘Me & My Mohiniyattam’ is the latest. The book was released in Mumbai recently by another celebrity…
The works of American novelist Hanya Yanagihara are marked by extravagant trauma and opulent suffering of homosexuals.
Achala Moulik’s book argues India’s relationship with Russia is no less important today than it was in the past.
In the book, Mohiniyattam, Pedagogy and Performativity, Aswathy Rajan argues the dance is still under a feudal halo.
Kunjan’s anthology of 25 poems, ‘Split-Self’ creates a world within a world with words.
G Venu’s latest book ‘Arangilum, Munnilum Pinnilum’ is a deep exploration of the abhinaya guru’s artistic and instructional journey.