Sanjeevini Dutta receives an MBE
We are delighted that Sanjeevini Dutta, Kadam Director and Editor of Pulse, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022. Those who put her name forward and…
We are delighted that Sanjeevini Dutta, Kadam Director and Editor of Pulse, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022. Those who put her name forward and…
A new series that focuses on dancers who have built large followings on Instagram. What lies behind this success? Do followers translate into audiences and sources of revenue? These are some…
Editors' note on the caste system: The Indian caste system has long been used to entrench the privilege of members of the so-called upper castes while condemning those of lower…
Charter Against Abuse: Principles promoting good practice in Indian classical dance and music Since the re-emergent #MeToo movement took off in 2017, Pulse has remained aware of the issue of…
ni nari pnaikkum dhn Indha yeri kuLam kda sonthamadi 'This lake and pond belong to even the dogs, the foxes, and the cats.' Can we bharatanatyam dancers take lessons from…
The Banyan Tree celebrates the dance artists who have contributed their unique vision to dance in the UK, through the lens of Simon Richardson. The last two decades have witnessed…
Images: Screenshots taken from the works. Links below. The end of the 2021 academic year at dance conservatoires has given opportunities to two South Asian dancer/choreographers to make new works…
SEVENS, a new triple bill by Srishti, begins its nationwide tour this month. ‘Through bharatanatyam and kathak, and originally composed live music, SEVENS will explore the sacred, and sometimes sinful, significance of…
Saxophonist Idris Rahman is a familiar face at jazz gigs in the capital city. He plays, teaches and records music with dedication and humility that Pulse found totally awesome. Idris,…
As a dancer, I grew up following the vision of the Temple of Fine Arts, the institution where I trained. Their mission, ‘Art, just for the love of it’ can…