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Luis Dias
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60 years after being founded by Mehli Mehta, American Youth Symphony announces closure
Financial challenges led to the shutting down of the vibrant orchestra led by the violinist and conductor for more than 30 years.
Luis Dias
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How a 200-year-old embalmed heart connects Goa, Portugal and Brazil
For Brazil, the preserved organ of Dom Pedro I signifies independence from the Portuguese. But for Goa, it meant the decline of thriving trade links.
Luis Dias
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Remembering the violinist-lawyer who founded the Bombay City Orchestra
Vere da Silva was a brilliant man who taught me a lot about music.
Luis Dias
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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Why the Portuguese administrators in India tried to stop the handover of Bombay to the British
In return for the ‘seven islands’ and other privileges, England had made many promises to Lisbon, not all of which it kept.
Luis Dias
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When Vanraj Bhatia asked me to mail his opera DVD and resume to the world’s major opera houses
In an interview in early 2013, the great music composer professed to me his love affair with opera and shared his earnest hopes.
Luis Dias
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Tracing the overlapping lives of my great-grandfather and one of the heroes of the Bombay Plague
Dr Miguel Caetano Dias and Dr Acacio Gabriel Viegas had a lot in common, not least their zealous effort to save lives during the Bubonic plague.
Luis Dias
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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How the legendary musician Astor Piazzolla put a touch of Bach into tango
The larger-than-life Argentine, who would have turned 100 in March, brought his early training in classical music to everything he did.
Luis Dias
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How classical music set the stage for jazz in Chick Corea’s life
While pushing the boundaries of jazz, the towering pianist never abandoned the world of classical music.
Luis Dias
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On his 250th birth anniversary, remembering Beethoven the astute businessman
The musical genius also had a flair for commerce, it turns out.
Luis Dias
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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Gandhi Requiem: The link between a musical masterpiece and the death of the Mahatma
British composer Benjamin Britten’s famous ‘War Requiem’ was originally conceived as a requiem for Gandhi.
Luis Dias
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Monsoon playlist: Goa has a rain song for (almost) every emotion
The rush of first love or cloudy melancholia – find the right tune to match your mood.
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Dowry and arranged marriage: The first opera at Mumbai’s Opera House will remind you of Bollywood
This is the first full-length opera ever to be performed at the 105-year-old landmark.
Luis Dias
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw