Notes on Culture

Padma Subrahmanyam: The Patriot who Danced her way into our Hearts

Padma Subrahmanyam: The Patriot who Danced her way into our Hearts

A scholarly and aesthetic appreciation of the artistry of the danseuse extraordinaire, Padmabhushan, Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam who fused uncompromising patriotism in her performances.
By
Madhulika Srivatsa
7 min read
K Viswanath

Art, Artist and Artistry in K Viswanath’s Cinema

A detailed analysis of art, artist and artistic elements in K Viswanath's cinematic corpus
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
DVG writing

DVG: A Tribute to the "Vanasuma" or the Forest-Flower who Taught the Yoga of Life

A tribute to the legendary D.V.Gundappa or DVG on his 138th birthday
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
13 min read
K Viswanath Sankarabharanam

A Tribute to K.Viswanath: The Last of the Masters

An appreciation of the art, craft and legacy of K.Viswanath, one of the greatest masters of Indian cinema
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
7 min read
Wayfarers

The Song of the Wayfarers

This is an English translation of DVG's evocative Kannada poem, Daarigara Haadu or the Song of the Wayfarers
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
The Musical Milieu of Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan

The Musical Milieu of Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan

A unique feature of Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan's voice was that it never needed any practice.
By
Dr. N.S. Rajaram
4 min read
Why the Hindu Youth of Today Must Memorise Kunti’s Call to Action

Why the Hindu Youth of Today Must Memorise Kunti’s Call to Action

Kunti's advice to her sons delivered through Sri Krishna counts as one of the most heroic and clear expositions of Kshatra Dharma.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
A Representation of Avadhoota Mahadeva Sastri

An Avadhoota from Old Bangalore: Swami Mahadeva Sastri

This is a heartwarming and evocative profile of Swami Mahadeva Sastri, an Avadhoota in Bangalore hailing from the pre-Independence era.
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
7 min read
”Naa Adicha Nee Sethuruva!” - Dissecting Nayagan

”Naa Adicha Nee Sethuruva!” - Dissecting Nayagan

A critical analysis of the 1987 Tamil film, "Nayagan," which is widely regarded as one of the best movies of Maniratnam and Kamal Hassan.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
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