Rama’s exile as demanded by Kaikeyi lasted 14 years. It took Rukmini Devi the same number of years to complete her six iconic Valmiki Ramayana productions. “It is a strange coincidence that it took 14 ...

At 16, Rukmini fell in love with theosophist and Anni Besant's trusted lieutenant, George Arundale and married him in 1920. Rukmini Devi was also the first woman to nominated as the member of Rajya ...

The courage displayed by Rukmini Devi Arundale (February 29, 1904 – February 24, 1986) in turning down the proposal of becoming the first woman President of India in 1977 is well-known. What’s lesser ...

Rukmini is credited with reviving and redefining Bharatanatyam, which was originally called sadir. Sadir, a form of devadasi dancing, was considered a vulgar art. Rukmini reformed it by eliminating ...

New Delhi, Feb 29 : On her 112th birth anniversary, Bharatnatyam exponent Rukmini Devi Arundale is honoured by Google, which designed a doodle on the danseuse. The doodle features a depiction of ...

The greatest honour for anyone is to be remembered for one's work, even after one's passing away. Rukmini Devi Arundale, who lived from 1904 to 1986, is well-known for her contribution to the Indian ...

The dance drama 'Rukmini... A Woman of Inspiration' by Srijak Chatterjee captures the life of Rukmini Devi Arundale, who revolutionized Bharatnatyam and had a significant political career. The ...

Rukmini Devi Arundale, an Indian classical dancer and follower of theosophy, is renowned for revitalising the Bharatanatyam dance form and establishing the Kalakshetra Foundation in Madras (now ...