The members of girl-group Dhol.HER are united by their passion for this traditional percussion instrument. (Mohd Afizi Ismail @ FMT Lifestyle) It’s a rainy Friday night in the capital, and a deep, ...

PUNE: After a lull lasting nearly two decades, business has picked up for manufacturers of musical instruments, thanks to the growing trend of dhol-tasha groups or pathaks. Numerous manufacturers of ...

Dhol-tasha troupes won’t be allowed to occupy city junctions for more than 20 minutes this Ganeshotsav. “Every troupe will be allowed maximum 100 members. Only three troupes would be allowed for the ...

Sikh community members after a practice session in preparation for ‘Dhol Fest 2025’ in Kuala Kubu Baru on Sept 6. (Roshan Singh pic) KUALA KUBU BARU: Come Sept 6, the township of Kuala Kubu Baru in ...

With a dhol in her hands and her feet stamping to the beat, Parv Kaur is spreading Punjabi culture across the globe. Say ‘Bhangra’ and one is immediately transported to a world of colourful dresses ...

A folk drumming and dance form is being brought all the way from western India to the diverse communities of Worcester and the Metrowest area by the India Society of Worcester. Dhol Tasha Lezim, ...

As the city celebrates one of its favourite and most-awaited festivals, Ganeshotsav, one cannot undermine the energy that dhol tasha pathaks bring into the celebrations. Pune boasts of 170 dhol tasha ...