BAA will stage its second production from the CreationLab scheme. Titled Stree – The Divine Feminine, the production is helmed by Bala Saravanan Loganathan. An integral member of the company, Bala directed five of his peers in debut choreographic work.
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“MP3” or the science of singing better, as explained by Pandit Santanu Bandyopadhyay
Son of Sangeetacharya Amiya Ranjan Bandyopadhyay, the nearly 98-year-old stalwart of the Bishnupur gharana who still performs on stage, Shantanu was inspired by his father’s sketches of the ear canal to go deeper into the science of singing.
The accidental translator: Japan turned Geetha CT from reluctant expat to language maven
As the two great cultures of Asia create meeting points, with social media playing a facilitator, Geetha CT hopes to be a part of this process.
“I did it again… just a little faster,” says British Indian army officer about her solo ski expedition to South Pole
Antarctica, the last continent on Earth, has few human footsteps; but of what there is, the ski tracks left by Preet Chandi are very special. Nicknamed “Polar Preet”, the British Army officer of Indian origin recently finished yet another unsupported solo skiing expedition to Antarctica for the year 2023. She announced her success with an […]
PIO-founded EcoSikh is saving the environment around the world, 550 trees at a time
Some people think, some people talk, some people do. It’s the last element — the action — that’s the most important; without it, the first two don’t mean much. In keeping with the Sikh tenet of seva (selfless service), the international organisation EcoSikh works on saving the environment, 550 trees at a time. Using the […]
Indian entrepreneurs Nikhil Kamath, Neerja Birla join advisory council of King Charles-founded charity
Well-known Indian entrepreneurs Nikhil Kamath and Dr Neerja Birla have been appointed to the India Advisory Council of the British Asian Trust, a charity founded by King Charles III when he was the Prince of Wales. Kamath, Co-founder of one of India’s largest stockbrokers Zerodha, besides the wealth management firm True Beacon and the venture […]
Thriving cultures contribute to the steel of Singapore, says R Rajaram, academic and IHC Advisory Board chairman
With only seven letters and two syllables, “culture” is not one of the longest words in the English dictionary, but it’s perhaps one of the weightiest, and also the one with the most hidden depth. “Culture” encompasses the history of entire civilisations, holds the present together, and paves the road to the future. Yet, culture […]
Shrey Bhargava’s Titoudao to battle Prosenjit Chatterjee’s Jubilee, others at Asian Academy Creative Awards
Dressed in a white shirt and matching trousers, Shrey Bhargava sat patiently, soaking in the adulation as the host attributed a series of job roles to his names. When it was his turn, the actor- who is Singapore’s representative for the upcoming Asian Academy Creative Awards- narrowed it down to just one word. “I’m an […]
From almost shutting down to top industry player: How Delhi-boy Gaurav Saini kept TECO Chemicals afloat and relevant in a cutthroat maritime sector
On the verge of shutting down, a company has not only managed to stay afloat, but also emerge as an industry leader. The man leading the charge is a boy from the Indian capital city, Delhi, who has also evolved from just another name on the payroll to acquire 10 per cent stakes in the […]
From almost shutting down to top industry player: Delhi boy Gaurav Saini kept TECO Chemicals afloat and relevant in a cut-throat maritime sector
Gaurav Saini’s journey reflects a commitment to striving for excellence. His rise from humble beginnings to senior leadership and being a shareholder leader within the company is a testament to his dedication and astute business acumen.