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Topic: Dance

Michael Jackson didn’t invent moonwalk. His biopic brings the dance move back into spotlight

During his performance at ‘Motown 25’ in 1983, Michael Jackson didn’t realise that his backslide would become an iconic dance move.

This Belgian content creator is making Pakistanis dance

Edouard Jacqmin has impressed Pakistanis, who are convinced that he will settle in the country.

Ramayana and Mahabharata acts, dance forms breathe life into sculptures: Scholar Kapila Vatsyayan

In March 2012, scholar and art historian Kapila Vatsyayan delivered a speech after receiving the 4th Thalia Prize, explaining the interdependence of different art forms — theatre, dance to music.

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

Swan Lake meets Odissi & pakhawaj in Germany. It was a conversation, not fusion

Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake met Odissi with a new narrative drawn from Nala and Damyanti, the ancient Indian epic of exile, devotion, and reunion from the Mahabharata.

25 Thai dancers and 6 musicians recreate Ramayana. It’s universal

Thai Chargé d'Affaires Thirapath Mongkolnavin said the Namaste Thailand Festival celebrates the “deep-rooted cultural connections that have enriched Thailand and India.”

Yoga is second-most popular exercise in the US, finds study. Dance tops the list

The top two are followed by boxing, spin, zumba, pilates among others, according to fitness experts SET FOR SET. The least popular was cross-training.

Bending stereotypes on the dance floor—how the queer community is bringing voguing to Mumbai

The dance form was created in the 1980s by the Latino and Black queer community in New York. It has transcended space and time to become a symbol of expression and resistance.

In a refugee camp in Gaza Strip, breakdance helps children kick away fears, release tension

Dance is being seen as a form of therapy to help youngsters handle years of war and trauma. An 11-year-old dancer said her 'mental health changed' with breakdance.

Roshanara — the dancer who took the ‘spirit of central India’ to London, New York

Anglo-Indian dancer Olive Craddock took ‘Indian dance’ to the West and performed at Palace Theatre in London and the Ballet Theatre in New York.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.