Arts

Aarthi Sampath writes about the struggles of living with muscular dystrophy and how the arts helped her cope with her condition.

The Arts – from performance to visual – are amazing tools for telling stories while turning the spotlight on issues in society. Watch how communities freely examine social problems, and derive inspiration for solutions, from these expressions.

How India is finding new ways to tell transgender stories.

In an open letter published on Facebook, singer Sona Mohapatra has bravely taken a stand against the organisers of IIT Bombay's annual festival Mood-Indigo, who she claims showcase "only men headliners on their stage".

The digital exhibition that went online on Nov. 19 showcases photos, videos, and digital illustrations capturing the stories of inspirational Indian women.

A non-profit organization, Tasawwur is a collective of artists and educators working to empower teenagers with the help of art and theatre.

A thespian and a consultant set out to help underprivileged children unleash their creative side, but discovered something else along the way: the mothers wanted to join in too!

A new program in Chennai is enabling differently-abled children and children with special needs to experience the joys of music, dance and other art forms in a comfortable and non-invasive environment. With performances from stellar artists, this organization aims at including these children in the cultural space that is largely denied to them due to their peculiarities, and allowing them to immerse themselves in the therapeutic effects of creative arts.