ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NAUTCH
From Hindi nāc, from Sanskrit nrtya, from nrtyati he acts or dances.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NAUTCH»
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nautch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
nautch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nautch Girls of India: Dancers, Singers, Playmates
Presents An Authentic View Of Dance Entertainment Specially During The Raj. It Is Sumptuously Illustrated With Productions Of The Finest Paintings And Drawings From Collections All Over The World.
2
The
Nautch Girl: A Novel
An English Translation Of 1790 Novel `Nashtar` , The Title Changed To Nautch Girl. Portrays Realistically The Contemporary Scene In The Author`S Time Which Makes It India`S First Modern Novel.
3
Edward Elgar and His World
Elgar even invoked his own "Land of Hope and Glory" in the song's
accompaniment to tug at nationalistic heartstrings.62 In contrast to this popular
patriotism, the "Dance of the Nautch Girls" is one of the pieces "illustrating the
Indian portion of ...
4
At Home in the World: Bharata Natyam on the Global Stage
legislation against sati and the age of consent controversy, the anti-nautch
movement consolidated itself around the efforts of British missionaries and urban
Indians, not of British government officials. Indeed, anti-nautch reformers railed ...
5
Visible Histories, Disappearing Women: Producing Muslim ...
She wrote, “When a black man has a mind to compliment a European, he treats
him to a nautch. . . . It is . . . [the dancers'] languishing glances, wanton smiles,
and attitudes not quite consistent with decency, which are so much admired.
The 'Lahore Purity Servant' a newspaper also sympathised with Reformists anit-
nautch campaigners by publishing occasional articles in its column. Primarily this
movement contributed a lot indicating public opinion, in enlisting members to ...
7
Sahibs' India: Vignettes from the Raj
Usually, groups of civilians or soldiers joined hands to hire nautch girls for an
evening of amusement. They would often recite songs learnt from them and even
translate them into popular ditties. Nautch girls catered to a mixed society but it
was ...
8
Prostitution, Race, and Politics: Policing Venereal Disease ...
139 Elizabeth Andrew and Katharine Bushnell also separated out the nautch
women. "We found no Nautch girl among all the hundreds of prostitutes we
interviewed who were living in Cantonments. The profession of a Nautch girl
implies so ...
9
Writing the West, 1750-1947: Representations from Indian ...
Madhuravani draws the distinction between them: .... One is a cur and the other a
milch cow. Saujanyarao is anti-nautch in thought, word and deed. If you just utter
the word 'prostitute' in his presence, he would warn you to mind your language.
10
Tap Roots: The Early History of Tap Dancing
During the decline of the Moghul Empire and the rise of European powers,
kathak dancing degenerated and became more secularized giving birth to an
offshoot called nautch. Professional female dancers performed nautch dances for
the ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NAUTCH»
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nautch is used in the context of the following news items.
Tate Britain Takes on Colonialism, Charlie Hebdo Nixes Mohammed …
"Mahadaji Sindhia entertaining a British naval officer and military officer with a Nautch," c. 1815-20, from the Anonymous Delhi School, will be ... «Blouinartinfo UK, Jul 15»
Tate Britain to explore - but not celebrate - art and the British Empire
Mahadaji Sindhia entertaining a British naval officer and military officer with a Nautch c. 1815-20. One highlight of the show is Cheetah and ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Storytelling Reshaping Walking Trails
... performance storytelling on the life of Razia Sultan and walked through the ruins of old Delhi to retell the stories of begums and nautch girls. «Little India, Jul 15»
Madras miscellany: The iron pier
... wished a better place in society for those who were then called 'Untouchables', he wanted the abolition of caste; and a ban on nautch parties. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
What is the Melattur style?
... the principles and technique of which are closely applied to three chief forms: the lyrical solo Sadir-nautch, the Bhagavata Mela dance-drama ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
The Man Who Purchased Kashmir
“He has been known to beg a dress from a Nautch dancer.” “With the customary offering of a rupee as Nazar anyone could get his ear; even in ... «Kashmir Life, Jun 15»
Aamir's Dangal vs Salman's Sultan: Bollywood's Curious Case of …
In the KC Bokadia-directed film, Mallika plays the role of a nautch girl who journeys from the dance stage to the political arena and in the ... «NDTV, Jun 15»
Child Labour Bill- Child rights activists seeks public consultations on …
"They are trafficked for nautanki, nautch and cabaret in travelling cattle fairs in northern and eastern India as well as sexually exploited in ... «Niticentral, Jun 15»
The play of the people
Directed by Lokendra Trivedi, a faculty member of National School of Drama and an expert in various folk theatre forms like Nautanki, Nautch, ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
Dance, dance, dance
The evolution of Kathak from the narrative traditions to ballads and other traditions with a history of temple and court tradition and the nautch ... «The Statesman, Jun 15»
