What is it about sexual desire that is controlled the world over, and why? What is about sexuality that frightens society?

Ketaki has over the years taught several hundred students but she hasn’t kept a count. The dance form has sparked a lot of interest amongst the expatriates here and she has taught dance enthusiasts from several communities, including Indians, Iranians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis.

The General Council also selected 44 other artists from the different fields, such as music, dance, theatre, traditional folk, tribal music dance and puppetry.

We absolutely love the Google Doodle of legendary classical Kathak dancer Sitara Devi. Here are a few things to know about the queen of Kathak: Sitara Devi was born in Kolkata 97 years ago. She passed away three years ago at the age of 94. Having started performing at a young age, Sitara Devi started […]

Patronised by the Mughals in the 16th century, the culture of courtesans has been innate to the Indian culture for a very long time. The art of dancing and singing to please an audience- gods or men, became known in the earlier part of the 6th century CE. The courtesans were employed to cater to men […]

Kathak, which originated from North India, is widely practiced and watched all across the world and has garnered huge praise for India and its culture. Let’s take a closer look at some of these world famous Kathak dancers.