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One of the most interesting things that Vishwanath told me during our conversation was that kids do not learn a language in classrooms. A key point that he and his team learnt at the beginning of their venture was that kids usually speak two to three languages from very early on in life. Understanding this was perhaps significant in coming up with modules that facilitated the kids to learn English.

While most kids his age played the ball or perhaps spent a majority of their time getting enlightened within the four walls of their classrooms, Anand sifted through garbage, picking rags to make ends meet.

On her birth centenary in 2018, Google paid a beautiful tribute to Mrinalini Sarabhai—the doyenne of Indian Classical Dance.

From frequent childhood trips to India, this French woman became fascinated by the culture and art. Today, she is a prominent Bharatanatyam dancer.

VP Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan are recognised as one of the most legendary ‘natya’ couples in India, with a long, illustrious career spanning more than five decades

The boys were frustrated with the amount of garbage accumulated on streets and decided to speak up

The performers are constantly reinventing ways in which they can connect with the audience.

“Classrooms become more exciting for children when lessons are presented to them through stories, folklore, songs, games, and hands-on activities. Not only does this make it easier for them to understand the subject, but it also increases the students’ attention spans."

At the fifth annual Hijra Habba, it was decided that the transgender community would come out in public and fight for inclusion through music and dance, and also exhibit their art and craft.

‘Lavani’ as a dance form dates back to the seventeenth century, but came to prominence only during the Peshwa rule. A genre of folk dance, it deals with subjects like society, religion, and politics, while most songs are erotic and satirical.