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Dance Studies: The Basics
A concise introduction to the study of dance ranging from the practical aspects such as technique and choreography to more theoretical considerations such as aesthetic appreciation and the place of dance in different cultures. This book answers questions such as: Exactly how do we define dance? What kinds of people dance and what kind of training is necessary? How are dances made? What do we know about dance history? Featuring a glossary, chronology of dance history and list of useful websites, this book is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in the study of dance.
Top 50 Best Things to do in Chennai, India
Discover the enchanting city of Chennai, nestled along the picturesque coastline of India. This handpicked list of 50 remarkable experiences invites you to delve into the cultural tapestry, rich history, and diverse offerings of this vibrant metropolis. From awe-inspiring temples and architectural marvels to pristine beaches and culinary delights, Chennai offers a plethora of options to suit every traveler's taste. Immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of Chennai as you visit renowned temples like the Kapaleeswarar Temple and the San Thome Basilica. These architectural wonders exemplify the city's deep-rooted religious traditions and showcase intricate craftsmanship. As you explore the ...
Managing Arts in Times of Pandemics and Beyond
This book seeks to approach arts organizations in India and abroad from a management perspective, against the backdrop of COVID-19 and in the light of the advances made by digital technologies such as blockchains. It follows a case-based approach by taking a closer look at eight arts organizations drawn from USA, Canada, Japan, India, and Russia. A special chapter is devoted to the cultural and arts policies of India, USA, Japan, Canada, and Russia. The chapter on economics seeks to apply the principles of managerial economics to arts organisations. Also discussed is a methodological approach for classifying arts organizations in terms of their organizational processes. The book can be of immense utility to both serving and prospective managers of arts organizations.
At Home in the World
The compelling story of a beautiful and versatile South Indian dance form
Anchor of Destiny
The best seller book entitled, Anchor of Destiny, is another intriguing short fiction stories made up of three books; The Great Betrayal, Dark Heart, and The Accountant. The great betrayal is about pastor Ishan and his wife Navi, who pastor a small community church in the heart of Chennai. Pastor was addicted to phone sex and wasted almost their household money on sex hot line. In order for his faithful wife not to expose him to the church and community, he murdered and buried her inside the bush. The book dark heart is about a woman who unknowingly fell in love with a murderer. She wanted to be the woman to change his life for the better but his criminal husband was have a terrifying secret. To kill her, and claimed her money and estate. The book, the accountant is about jewelry business owner who hired an accountant as his bookkeeper to join him perfect a Ponzi scheme, so that at the end, he will pour everything on her, make her disappear without trace and claimed she had made away with his fortunes, so that he can keep all the looted funds to himself.\
Resistance in Everyday Life
This book is about resistance in everyday life, illustrated through empirical contexts from different parts of the world. Resistance is a widespread phenomenon in biological, social and psychological domains of human cultural development. Yet, it is not well articulated in the academic literature and, when it is, resistance is most often considered counter-productive. Simple evaluations of resistance as positive or negative are avoided in this volume; instead it is conceptualised as a vital process for human development and well-being. While resistance is usually treated as an extraordinary occurrence, the focus here is on everyday resistance as an intentional process where new meaning const...
Bharata Natyam Adavus
This book, elucidates the basic steps called Adavus of Bharata Natyam in the traditional Pandanallur style, as taught by the revered Gurus Sri Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai and Sri Muthukumara Pillai, to Sri T.K Narayan and Smt. Jayalakshmi Narayan, parents of the author. It is an honest attempt to explain the various steps with unerring and accurate execution technique. The book offers a visual representation of the Adavus with the help of stick diagrams in a sequential manner so that the beginners and practitioners can understand the finer points of each movement. The author has developed simple schematics to show the various moves, such as jump, stretch, turn, hit etc. The author endeavours to illustrate Adavus in a precise manner in this book. Classification and categorization of each step is the salient feature of this work. Gayathri Keshavan makes a humble effort to pass on the knowledge of this ancient and sacred art to the present and future generations of Bharata Natyam dancers.
How to Become a Hindu
"A history-making manual,interreligious study and names list, with stories by Westerners who entered Hinduism and Hindus who deepened their faith"--Cove
Traversing Tradition
Contributed articles presented as a collaborative series initiated by World Dance Alliance, Asia Pacific Center with Jawaharlal Nehru University, School of Arts and Aesthetics.
Hinduism - A Critical Review
For ages, Hindus have been a matter of interest and mystery to the world. Hindu way of life and philosophy is one of the oldest and supposedly one of the best in the world. It has survived throughout time and has never lost its glory till date. As to an outsider and sometimes even to a Hindu, Hinduism may appear very confusing, as it has welcomed every concept, be it for or against. This book endeavors to bring to light the ever contrasting secrets of Hindus and uphold the mysterious Hinduism.
