Even as a nation-wide debate rages over how the government can effectively deter and prosecute crimes against women, the Human Rights Watch, in its investigation into child sexual abuse has discovered and documented that children directly in charge of the government, religious and private institutions are facing sexual abuse.

The recently held “Festival of Young Musicians and Dancers” was an occasion to celebrate the richness and colour of Indian classical music and traditional dance forms. Organised by the Sahitya Kala Parishad along with department of art, culture and languages, Delhi government, the three-day festival brought together varied Indian heritage and the timeless traditions of Indian classical art forms. It was a much-needed break from the over-emphasised Western dance and musical forms that has taken over the young generation.

Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik is not an unknown name in the world of Hindustani classical music. Born and brought up in a small town in Assam, she has won the prestigious New Jersey Council of the Arts grant for four years. She is also the director of Ethnomedia Music Studio in New Jersey, which is a division of Ethnomedia LLC.

Riding the wave of success of the first edition of Bonjour India (2009-2010), the Institut Français en Inde and the French embassy in India, in association with the Alliance Française India network an

Bob Marley once said, “One good thing about music is when it hits you, you feel no pain.” No doubt music has the power to heal all kinds of pain and take the person to a different level of happiness.

Indradhanush Dilli, a three-day festival of Indian classical and folk dances, was held recently in the national capital celebrating India’s vibrancy through dance.

The three-day Jhalak Poorvottar Youth Fest, which began on January 12, was a treat from the Northeast to the people of Delhi. The fest kicked off with a procession from the Red Fort on January 12, which was graced by about two lakh people.

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The NRI Music and Dance festival, the two-day festival that began on January 9, is a treat for music and dance lovers. Inviting Indian and overseas classical dancers and giving them a same stage to perform, the festival tries to establish the link between different dancers and a bond between them. Starting from Bharatanatyam to Odissi to Kathak, this dance and music festival has everything for everyone.

The NRI Music and Dance festival, the two-day festival that began on January 9, is a treat for music and dance lovers. Inviting Indian and overseas classical dancers and giving them a same stage to perform, the festival tries to establish the link between different dancers and a bond between them.