Dance Citizen Matters, Blogs

Yakshagana…on the streets?

October 16, 2016 Deepa Mohan

On the 15th of October, 2016, as my friends and I were returning from a nature and birding trip to Nandi Hills, we saw these Yakshagana artistes on the road back (which is also the

The Dance at Dusk organized on 26th April by PNLIT together with the Snehadhara Foundation was truly an event with a difference. Attended by over 60 people, most of them adults, the Gazebo was cramped for space.

Dance at Dusk

April 25, 2014 Arathi Manay Yajaman

To celebrate Earth Day (that is observed all over the world on 22nd April), PNLIT is happy to host an event called Dance at Dusk in association with the Snehadhara Foundation. The programme is being

Celebrating a life in dance

February 20, 2014 Chitra Srikrishna

Gayathri Kesavan and family The story of Putana is part of the Lord Krishna folklore. Putana which means “devoid of virtue” was a demon sent by Kamsa to kill his nephew, the baby Krishna. When

Environment

Global performers dramatize local issues

November 2, 2011 Pushpa Achanta

Around mid August this year, 21 volunteers from 14 countries arrived in southern India to work and learn from marginalized communities about their challenges pertinent to health and sanitation. They were part of

Education

Engaging and entertaining children down the ages

May 12, 2011 Pushpa Achanta

You are visiting Bangalore and want to spend a few hours outside with your family or friends, preferably in a clean and green environment. Or are an ‘old’ Bangalorean who wants to relive her/his childhood.

Society

The Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity

January 26, 2011 Pushpa Achanta

3 years ago, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Population First launched the Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity. Their objective is to annually recognize and reward gender just perspectives, stories and analyses by various

Theru Kootthu: Tamizh Folk Theatre Performance at Ranga Shankara, 231010

October 25, 2010 Deepa Mohan

She prays to Lord Krishna, who provides her with an unending stream of saris to protect her modesty. An exhausted Duhsasana falls to the ground, wondering at the mystery. The Pandavas and Draupadi curse

Education

A haven of harmony

July 30, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

A childhood’s memories Of looking and waiting For something exciting From the grove of coconut trees A busy woodpecker An agile tree climber Two young boys Who made little noise If we missed these We

Society

Celebrating alternate sexuality

April 26, 2010 Pushpa Achanta

An insensitive and ignorant society labels them eunuchs, hermaphrodites, kojja, ali, ombathu, and so on. But they prefer theterms hijra, kothi, jogappa, panthi, mangalamukhi, gay, lesbian, intersex, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, etc. Often ostracized by their

Dance

Yakshagana…on the streets?

Dance at Dusk

Dance at Dusk

Celebrating a life in dance

Global performers dramatize local issues

Engaging and entertaining children down the ages

The Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity

Theru Kootthu: Tamizh Folk Theatre Performance at Ranga Shankara, 231010

A haven of harmony

Celebrating alternate sexuality

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