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Usha Ganguly's story is one of rebellion and resilience, a woman who turned societal constraints into creative fuel. Hailing from Jodhpur's conservative confines yet blossoming in Kolkata's artistic...
Picture a 12-year-old boy in rural Jammu, sneaking away from family duties to practice tabla beats late into the night. That boy was Alla Rakha Khan, whose relentless dedication turned him into the...
In the heart of Varanasi, where the Ganges whispers ancient secrets and music mingles with temple chants, Pandit Ritwik Sanyal was forged. Born in Bihar's Katihar in 1953, he rose as Dhrupad's global...
In the hills of Himachal Pradesh, a voice emerged that harmonized ancient folk rhythms with classical precision, reaching audiences worldwide. Somdatt Battu, the revered artist from Kangra's Jasur,...
The Indian government has begun the process of including Chhath Puja in the UNESCO list. This initiative, spurred by the Chhathi Maiya Foundation, aims to bring international recognition to this...