How Can We Decode ‘Pure Dance’? by Kedar Mishra April 3, 2023 At a dance seminar that I attended recently, leading Odissi dancers were discussing something called 'pure dance.' Those who are... Read moreDetails
Konark Festival 2022 Finale: New Promise In Odissi by Kedar Mishra December 6, 2022 The curtains came down on Konark Festival 2022 with an energetic Odissi and deeply moving Kuchipudi recitals on December 5.... Read moreDetails
Day 4 Of Konark Festival 2022: Magic & Mathematics by Kedar Mishra December 5, 2022 Dance is not all about rhythmic movements but also nuanced poses and meaningful pauses. The fourth evening of Konark Festival:... Read moreDetails
Day 3 Of Konark Festival 2022: Dance Of The Supreme God by Kedar Mishra December 4, 2022 The third evening of the Konark dance festival began with an ovation to the motherland. 'Bharata Vandana' by Odissi exponent... Read moreDetails
Day 2 Of Konark Festival 2022: Twin Tales of Elegance & Electrifying Courage by Kedar Mishra December 3, 2022 It felt like a group of lotus being cradled by a gentle breeze. It was pure joy, grace and glory.... Read moreDetails
First Day of Konark Festival: A Dull And Disappointing Start by Kedar Mishra December 2, 2022 Against the majestic backdrop of the Sun Temple, the 33rd edition of Konark Dance Festival began on Thursday. The festival,... Read moreDetails
Odia Literature Struggling To Stand By The People by Kedar Mishra September 26, 2022 When I started writing poetry in the late eighties, I confronted a vast tract of death and alienation. The poets... Read moreDetails
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival: A Magical Play Of ‘Sur’ And ‘Taal’ by Kedar Mishra September 12, 2022 The 28th edition of the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival got concluded on September 9, with a dance ballet presentation... Read moreDetails
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival, A Nostalgic Recollection Of Its 28-Year Journey by Kedar Mishra September 5, 2022 Today, the stage is all set for the 28th Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (GKCM) Award Festival at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar. 28... Read moreDetails
‘Naman’, Celebrating The Humane Spirit In Dance by Kedar Mishra August 29, 2022 It was an unusual poetic ground. Poets belonging to different socio-cultural backgrounds and from diverse time zones make a common... Read moreDetails