Dance - Different Truths

November 22, 2025
Sohini Roychowdhury
Dance, Opinion

Shocking Truth: Why Bengal, The Cultural Heartbeat, Lacks a Classical Dance Form

Bengal: Brilliant, rebellious, and brimming with genius. Why, then, does this intellectual powerhouse lack a classical dance form, asks Sohini, a renowned danseuse, for Different Truths. I was born...

February 12, 2025
Sohini Roychowdhury
Dance, Mythology, Religion

Focus: The Nataraja Iconography and its Deep-Rooted Meaning—Part Two

Sohini and Rishi discuss Shiva’s cosmic dance, “Tandava,” crushing Apasmara (ignorance) underfoot, symbolising the triumph of knowledge and the cyclical nature of the universe, exclusively for Different Truths. In...

February 5, 2025
Sohini Roychowdhury
Dance, Mythology, Religion

Nataraja’s Cosmic Dance of Creation, Preservation and Destruction—Part One

Sohini and Rishi discuss Nataraja, a Hindu deity, in two parts, symbolising cosmic dance and its intricate symbolism, which has captivated artists and devotees for centuries, exclusively for Different...

January 23, 2025
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Dance, Health

Spotlight: Combating Mental Health Stigma with Art and Empathy

Ruchira reports that Kathak exponent Bhaswati Mishra’s “Vivridh” symposium used performing arts to address mental health, fostering dialogue and breaking stigma, exclusively for Different Truths. It was an event of...

December 18, 2024
Sohini Roychowdhury
Dance, Music, Mythology

Focus: Lord Shiva and the Origin of Music, Dance, and the Universe’s Creation

Sohini and Rishi explore Lord Shiva’s connection to Hindu mythology, the origins of music and dance, and the universe’s creation, exclusively for Different Truths. Lord Shiva, who transcends the...

December 5, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Dance, Music

The Timeless Appeal of Tagore’s Musicals: A Modern Perspective

Ruchira discusses Tagore’s unique thoughts and ideas in a live show in NCR, ‘Natoker Gaan’, featuring his dramatic songs and legacy, exclusively for Different Truths. Tagore’s vistas of creative...

October 21, 2024
Pousali Das
Arts, Dance, Environment

Spotlight: Environmental Awareness Through Dance

Dr Dipanwita Sengupta, a celebrated dance artist, has recently showcased her artistry and dedication at her dance academy, Kaleidoscope, reports Pousali, exclusively for Different Truths. t’s truly inspiring to...

September 19, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Dance, Music, Potpourri, Tribute

Rediscovering “Arabindric” Rabindranath in a New Light

Tagore’s life and work were explored in the event “Aaj Ele Notun Beshe,” revealing his connections to rustic music, Baul traditions, and Sufi philosophy, reports Ruchira, exclusively for Different...

July 4, 2024
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Dance, Music

Echoes of Narcissus: Of Love, Loss, and Self-Discovery

Ruchira reviews “Echoes of Narcissus,” an audiovisual dance drama combining Kathak, ballet, and more, exploring the classic Greek myth, exclusively for Different Truths. I grew up reading the legends...

April 24, 2023
Soma Bhowmik
Dance, Profile

The Inspiring Journey of Odissi Dancer Tanmoy Samaddar

Meet Tanmoy Samaddar, a determined Odissi dancer who overcame obstacles to achieve his dreams. Soma profiles his journey – exclusively for Different Truths. Tanmoy Samaddar is an Odissi dancer...

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