Powerful Figures In Bollywood Films Confront Violence Against Women In India

At the climax of “Anaarkali of Arrah,” the new Bollywood film about a folk artist who specializes in suggestive dances and bawdy songs, the brash heroine calls ...

Grindmill Songs: Worlds Largest Archive Of Folk Songs

In the opening sequence of Gauri Shinde’s film English Vinglish, lyricist Swanand Kirkire’s opening verse in rustic Marathi is a breath of fresh air, given the ...

“I Would Listen To My Songs And Learn From My Mistakes,” Alka Yagnik

Mumbai 19th April 2017: One of the most illustrious singers of Bollywood, Alka Yagnik entered the auditorium for the 5th Veda session at Whistling Woods International (WWI)...

"The Fun Is When Despite All Odds You Are Able To Tell Your Story" - Shafaq Khan, Filmmaker Of Launda Naach, Shares Her Journey.

Shafaq Khan, director of Launda Naach, chatted with Kopal Khanna, Head of communications at Asian Center for Entertainment Education, and spoke about her passions, backgrou...

Why An IIT Bombay Grad Is Working With Independent Musicians In Rural India And Taking Them Global

What is the future of an independent musician in India, especially if he/she belongs to a small village? Why is the image of indie music restricted to a festival or a pub i...

Amitabh Bhattacharya Interacts With More Than 400 Students At The 5th Veda Session Of Whistling Woods International

“I always wanted to be a singer, not a lyric writer”, confessed Amitabh Bhattacharya at the 5th Veda session of Whistling Woods International

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5th Veda Session at Whistling Woods

Mumbai 28th February 2017: The auditorium of Whistling Woods International (WWI) reverberated with sounds of enthusiasm and excitement, as the National award winning choreo...

This Initiative Is Helping Rural Artisans Create Masterpieces By Collaborating With Modern Artists

India has a rich tradition of folk art that has been woven into the daily lives of many. Creating beautiful paintings on the mud walls or singing songs on a festive occasio...