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Renowned dancer V.P. Dhananjayan, a stickler for punctuality, shares his journey from Rukmini Devi Arundale's disciple to heading Bharata Kalanjali with wife Shantha. They discuss the evolution of the gurukulam system, the challenges faced by artists, and their impactful global performances, emphasizing discipline and artistic integrity.
Birdwatcher S Bharathidasan dedicated his life to vulture conservation after a 2010 survey. For 13 years, his organization Arulagam has used street theatre and puppet shows in vulture hotspot villages to raise awareness about threats like poisoning from anti-inflammatory drugs and food scarcity, highlighting the birds' vital ecological role.
Prakash finished the task in one and a half hours and worshiped at the temple.