Finding similarities between cooking and dance, noted Kathak exponent Deepak Maharaj says both must come from the heart

Jagyaseni Chatterjee goes on the trail of Bharatanatyam's roots

Distinct dance forms exploring the rich tapestry of traditions marked the “Saare Jahan Se Accha” festival in New Delhi.

Choreography and skilful performances were the highlights.

Folk melodies with urban interpretations was the highlight of Lok Sangeet Sammelan, while versatility of gharanas was the hallmark of Ibtida.

Celebrated choreographer Kumudini Lakhia and her students talk about give and take in art. Chitra Swaminathan records the interaction.

Kuchipudi dancer Anupama Kylash explains how she got hooked on to Vilasini Natyam.

Swift and striking movements marked the depiction of five mythical weapons in “Divya Astra”.

Krishnapurath Murali's portrayals captured the essence of the story.

Vinitha Nedungadi has imaginatively enlarged the repertoire in Mohiniyattam by adapting literary works and poetry in the dance form.

A dance festival-symposium paid tribute to Guru Debaprasad Das who believed that Odissi originated from the tribal and folk traditions.

Writer-photographer K.K. Gopalakrishnan describes vividly every aspect of the art form in his book. Lalithaa Krishnan has the details.

Kay Poursine talks about how the inimitable T. Balasaraswati led her on a journey of art. Chitra Swaminathan writes

Bharatanatyam exponent Geeta Chandra explored various strands of Jaina philosophy through a two-day festival, says Sunil Kothari

Soorya’s Parampara dance festival featured recitals by a new generation of classical dancers, following in the footsteps of their gurus.

Sandhya Raju, who won the national award for best choreography for ‘Natyam’, discusses how she wanted to make the dance compositions appeal to moviegoers 

In her passing, Mohiniyattam has lost a crusader who widened its repertoire and gave it a new aesthetics rooted in Kerala

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This variety of rice constitutes 25% of the total rice export from the country

The decision to sell apples by weight and not box will benefit growers

Farmers of Navalgund block were facing challenges in finding direct market and bringing down input cost. There was a need to establish an FPO (Farmers Producers Organisation), which materialised in 2016

Basmati rice below $1200 per tonne will not be allowed to export

Once a ubiquitous beast of burden, the donkey is slowly making its way out of oblivion in Tiruchi as the global beauty industry discovers the benefits of its milk

The Board is expected to help develop and grow the spice’s market in India, which controls over 62% share of the turmeric world trade

Onion prices have further risen to ₹65-80 per kilogramme in the retail market of the national capital on lower supply.

Growers in Punjab are worried over the drop in prices in the ongoing season and have demanded State intervention; many fear that they won’t be able to recover input cost

The government subsidised the sale of a few commodities to improve domestic supply and arrest the sharp spikes in retail prices of wheat, rice, edible oils, pulses, tomato, and onion

The Cooperation Minister said that before the sowing operation, tur farmers can register on the portal to sell their produce to NAFED and NCCF

The Food Minister says the role of FCI is not only to deliver ration, but also to instill confidence in farmers and beneficiaries by bringing in transparency, efficiency and accountability

Minister Anurag Thakur says the decision will benefit 5 crore farmers, including family members, and lakhs of other persons involved in the sugar sector