India’s classical and folk arts were never designed for spotlights and applause breaks. Long before they reached auditoriums, they lived in courtyards, temples, homes, fields, and small gatherings. A raga wasn’t something you performed; it was something you entered. A…
When people talk about patronage in the arts, it is often limited to funding, sponsorships, or formal support. For Harvansh Chawla, eminent lawyer and Chairman & Chief Patron of Rishal Music Trust, patronage carries a deeper meaning. For him, it…
If you think about it, most of us feel something in a theatre before we fully understand what is happening on stage. A slight chill, a sudden ache, a smile you did not plan – and all this happens even…
The city of Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is often described as the spiritual capital of India. It is a place where tradition, devotion, and art flow as profoundly as the River Ganga itself. Among its many gifts…
The Launch of Rishal Music Trust (RMT) at India International Centre, New Delhi On 27th October 2025, the India International Centre, New Delhi, hosted a special moment in India’s cultural landscape-the formal launch of the Rishal Music Trust (RMT). The…
Rishal Music Trust (RMT) is a vibrant institution committed to nurturing musical talent and preserving the rich heritage of the Banaras Gharana. Rooted deeply in the Guru–Shishya Parampara, RMT combines traditional mastery with a modern, holistic approach offering both rigorous…