Keshav Desiraju on Indian Classical Music and the Legacy of M. S. Subbulakshmi
Ideas of India
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What Is the Role of Women in the Arts?
The traditional role of women in Indian society was to provide entertainment for wealthy, cultivated men. The early 20th century saw a major shift in the way these women were seen by their families and others. En dance called attention to the form - this is something 'beyond the pale', says Dr Ravi Agrawal.
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