Animal Tales for Children of all Ages
Indian classical dance meets Sesame Street. That’s how Ramaa Bharadvaj, the creator of “Panchatantra-Animal Fables of India” describes her production. A m
Sumana Kasturi
Cookbook Dreams
I like cookbooks. Okay, that’s not exactly true. I love cookbooks. I buy them (from the bookstore, websites, yard sales). I borrow them (from the library, fro
A Melody in Pictures
Miniature painting developed in India between the 16th and 18th centuries. Royal patronage ensured that this art form achieved considerable renown and several s
A Visual Feast of Global Dance
What do a Filipino dancer, a Tajik drummer, and a 10-year-old Bay Area schoolgirl have in common? The 30th anniversary of the Ethnic Dance Festival organized by
Colors of the Sky
You must be joking!” This, from Nandini. “Are you?” This, Arvind. I was in the armchair, across from the window. Arvind was over by the fireplace, resting
