A theatre is an art form that comprises live performers, actors, props, and more. The first plays took place in the Theatre of Dionysus, situated in the Acropolis in Athens during the beginning of the 5th century. However, theatres became so popular that they spread all over the world. To get full access to this article, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.

“Every Canvas is a journey all its own.” Such has been the journey of India’s highly celebrated painter, Raja Ravi Varma, the artist whose gift made him known across the world. Known for his European style painting with a realistic touch of Indian imagery, Raja Ravi Varma was the first Indian painter to use oil paintings instead of watercolours for painting. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.

Even before taking birth, human beings connect with sound in the womb of the mother. This relationship between human beings and sound continues till death. When a sound infused with rhythm expresses an emotion, a rasa, then it is called music. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now" in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours...

One of the foremost international master musicians of the 20th century, Sharan Rani is popularly referred to as `Sarod Rani’ or the Queen of Sarod. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now" in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.

Home to more than 200 tribes, the North East is one of the most diverse areas of India. It is not surprising then that the stalls from the North-Eastern states, exhibiting a wide range of products, form the pride of place in the ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ currently underway at Dilli Haat in New Delhi.

Kinnar Akhara, a group of transgender saints pursuing religious activities has emerged as a very significant feature at Prayagraj Kumbh.