Chitra Swaminathan

In search of Freddie Mercury’s Indian roots

It’s a warm and humid October morning. But you hardly feel the heat walking on the clean, wide tree-...

entertainment | 1 week ago

The tech-driven musical Rajadhiraaj, staged at NMACC, brought alive mythology for the new-age audience

The curtain may have come down on Rajadhiraaj:Love Life Leela, but the experience lingers. The music...

entertainment | 1 month ago

Enjoy music Made of Chennai at The Hindu festival on September 14 and 15

Festivals, almost by definition, ought to be egalitarian and collaborative. Music festivals in parti...

entertainment | 1 month ago

This Independence Day revisit raag Desh through a new song

Remember how on August 15, 1989, raag Desh brought together the nation. As the legendary Pt. Bhimsen...

entertainment | 2 months ago

A vibrant dancer who helped to take Bharatanatyam to the global stage Yamini Krishnamurthy (1940-2024)

Renowned classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy passed away on August 3 after a prolonged illness. Sh...

entertainment | 2 months ago

How Bharatanatyam exponent C.V. Chandrasekhar influenced the art form and creative minds

A flight of steps led to the Faculty of Performing Arts at Baroda’s Maharaja Sayajirao University. T...

entertainment | 3 months ago

Legendary Bharatanatyam dancer C.V. Chandrasekhar passes away

Academician, dancer, musician, choreographer and mentor — C.V. Chandrasekhar (fondly referred to as ...

entertainment | 3 months ago

Globally popular Candlelight Concerts on its debut India tour will offer classics and current favourites

On a warm humid evening after bracing Mumbai’s rush-hour traffic snarls, you finally enter the Grand...

entertainment | 4 months ago

SPIC MACAY gears up for its international convention in Chennai

On May 20, when students from across the country gather at IIT Madras for SPIC MACAY’s (Society for ...

entertainment | 5 months ago