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New Indian Express
03-06-2025
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- New Indian Express
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia: I learned music secretly
A true maestro of the bansuri, his breath weaves magic through bamboo, enchanting audiences across the globe. From concert halls to sacred temples, his melodies flow like a river of devotion and artistry — that is Indian music director and master flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia for you. A recipient of many honours, including the Padma Vibhushan, Pt Hariprasad continues to inspire generations with his timeless music and boundless spirit. At the 10th Annual International Convention of SPIC MACAY at IIT-H, children affectionately gathered around him on stage, drawn by an unseen magnetism. With serene grace, he breathed life into raags like Madhuvanthi, Bheempalasi, and Pahadi. Awestruck, everyone joined their palms in reverence. Pt Hariprasad answered with a warm smile. But in conversation with CE, he confesses, 'I was so nervous about performing in front of so many people! But I thoroughly enjoyed myself and also made it a point to involve attendees as I performed. There was this little girl who sang so well as I played the flute — I was overcome with emotion.'
New Indian Express
01-06-2025
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- New Indian Express
SPIC MACAY fest: A cultural jamboree that took Hyderabad's breath away
Mornings began with yoga, Shramdaan, and workshops led by master artisans, while evenings came alive with magical folk performances and classical art by legendary maestros — this was the vibrant experience at the 10th Annual International Convention of SPIC MACAY held at IIT-Hyderabad. 'We were excited to be involved. Indian education has traditionally been left-brain centric. There is a strong need for balance, as innovation arises from a balanced mind — and SPIC MACAY fosters that,' IIT-H director Budaraju Srinivasa Murty told CE. Day 1: A deep dive into devotion
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
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- New Indian Express
Day 3 of SPIC MACAY cultural bonanza stuns Hyderabad
Come one, come all, let us immerse ourselves in the beauty of Indian tradition and culture! This was the tone on Day 3 of the 10th Annual International Convention of SPIC MACAY, held from 26 May to 1 June at IIT-H. Children, students, professors, and music connoisseurs listened with unmatched excitement as the evening opened with the vibrant folk traditions of 'Hojagiri', a ritual dance of the Reang (Bru) community from Tripura. Performed by Debasis Reang and his troupe, the dance mesmerised the audience with acrobatic balance, symbolising the five elements of life: fire, water, food, soil, and air. Next came the dynamic 'Purulia Chhau', a martial folk theatre form from West Bengal. With elaborate masks, dramatic leaps, and rhythmic storytelling, Shri Tarapada Rajak and his troupe brought to life a stirring episode from the Devi Mahatmya, the triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The performance left the young audience enthralled.
