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Emerging Talent 2026 is accepting entries in all six categories. Enter one category, in your own age group.

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Vocal & instrumental — classical, semi-classical, bhajan and light music.

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Classical forms — Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi — and Indian folk traditions.

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Poetry, short story and recitation in Hindi or any Indian language.

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Drawing, painting and Indian traditional art — Madhubani, Warli, Gond and more.

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Shloka recitation, Bhagavad Gita recitation and Sanskrit speech.

Status: Open

Acting, monologue, skit or play, and mime — solo or as a group.