Padma Vibhushan awardee and Indian classical dancer Dr Sonal Mansingh recently presented her latest creation, ‘Bhava-Ganga’, at the Stein auditorium of the India Habitat Centre. Beautifully

weaving together elements of history and culture, ‘Bhava Ganga’ is a dance-theatre production that addresses contemporary social issues. In it, Mansingh highlights pressing societal issues

such as social equality and women empowerment and portrays the river as a silent witness to humanity’s evolution. Speaking to _TMS_, she says, “the word Bhava describes sentiments, emotions,

nuances and flavours of life. Without any feelings, no creature can live. Every river is a mother of the people. A mother nourishes and protects her child. Ganga is not just a river; she is