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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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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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.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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.
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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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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller