Featuring elements of spiritual Sufi chants, Rajasthani Gypsy rhythms, Punjabi dance and other regional styles, fused with electric guitar, modern beats and an array of traditional instruments, Yatra rises above the generic ‘world music’ tag it could so easily be given.
Read More »Dabboo Ratnani 2010 Bollywood Calendar
Deepika Padukone's picture which is in the calendar looks as if she's nude. She strikes a thinking, dreamy pose and looks sensual, but aesthetic in the photoshoot. Dabboo Ratnani's Bollywood calendar expressing the Indian body, faces and expressions in authentic photography. Indian lifestyle
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I spent my Saturday evening in the heart of the cultural hub of Newtown, Johannesburg at the Dance Factory played host to one of the world’s most entrancing dance masters Shree Nrityagram being an all-female troupe, where both male and female concepts are performed by women. The troupe’s 3 finest dancers: Surupa Sen, the artistic director, and Bijayini Satpathy and Pavithra Reddy. Likened to Indian art, “Vibhakta” is religious and at the same time very sexy and powerful in all respects
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I am originally from West New York, but now I live in New York City or in Albany, NY when school is in session. Most people think I am a melting pot of races, but I am mostly Indian and proud of it! My family and friends do play a major role and drive myself to achieve my goals. However, I find myself really independent at times and can only achieve my dreams by my ambition and will.
Read More »India’s First Independence Day
India's Independence Day is celebrated on 15 August to commemorate its independence from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation on that day in 1947. The day is a national holiday in India. All over the country, flag-hoisting ceremonies are conducted by the local administration in attendance.
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South African Indian dance choreographer Jayespree Moopen is taking Indian classical dance to bold new levels. Her distinct style has come full circle in the dance performance Tribhangi – an afro-indo dance/music spectacular which leaves you thrilled from start to finish, resulting in a new genre of dance blended with true African rhythm which defies all categorization of bastardised art. Moopen’s departure from the classical to the contemporary is innovative and daring, and is paving the way for a new a generation of choreographers and dancers.
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Prince Manvendra knew if he told the world he was gay, it could cost him the throne and his freedom. In India, sexual acts between people of the same sex are illegal and punishable by 10 years to life in prison.
Read More »Hindu Goddess Mariamman The Legendary Story
Mariamman is a very popular Hindu goddess in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Village folk believe her to be the avatar of Mother Parvati or Durga.
Read More »Get ready for New York
First of the biggies scheduled to hit theaters is Yash Raj Films' New York. Buzz for the film actually started at the end of 2008, when the trailer was released with Shah Rukh Khan vehicle Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. YRF's latest is all set for a worldwide release on 26th June 2009.
Read More »An event that will go down in history – Emirates helps make it happen
With approx. 365 days left, Emirates the official partner of 2010 FIFA World Cup™, is in auto-drive in preparation for the worlds biggest and most exciting sporting event.
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