Music Covers
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Watch: Pak sufi-rockers The Sketches cover Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Virah’ from ‘Bandish Bandits’
The band wrote on YouTube that it’s ‘very difficult to play this bandish but we just tried because we love it’.
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Listen: Two sitar versions of Brazilian maestro Joao Gilberto’s famous tune ‘Desafinado’
The bossa nova classic inspired Jayram Acharya to record his own version in 1968. Pakistan’s Sachal Studios orchestra released their interpretation in 2010.
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A Lata-Mukesh classic and ‘Dr Zhivago’ come together in a Shillong Chamber Choir performance
The Shillong Chamber Choir combines ‘Lara’s Theme’ from ‘Dr Zhivago’ (1965) and ‘Dil Tadap Tadap’ from ‘Madhumati’ (1958).
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Memoir: Human rights lawyer Nandita Haksar recalls her understanding of feminism as a young woman
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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Watch: And still the ‘Shape of You’-inspired tributes keep coming, led by a biriyani-flavoured one
Ed Sheeran’s chart-topping hit is the gift that never stops giving for viral musicians.
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Watch: A pitch-perfect cover of Sam Cooke's anthem 'A Change is Gonna Come' on the harmonium
This version is Indian-origin musician Zeeshan Bagewadi's tribute to Muhammad Ali.
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Haunting covers of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ – from India to the US
Recordings of one of the Canadian poet-singer's best-known ballads.
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch and listen: A Carnatic version of the 'Stranger Things' theme (and other funky Indian covers)
Flutes, tablas, sarangis and iPad applications are among the instruments used.
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Watch this pitch-perfect cover from China of Ilaiyaaraja's Tamil hit
A tribute to the composer through a 1989 number sung by SP Balasubramaniam.
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Desified Cheap Thrills: Watch covers of the hit song on tabla, veena and a Juhu beach version
For Indian classical musicians and dancers, the song is the gift that never stops giving.
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The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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The enduring influence of the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ on Telugu cinema
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A heavy metal version of ‘Ek Pal Ka Jeena’ and other Hindi film music covers
The song has seen numerous cover versions but none like this.
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When Sherlock Holmes tuned into Carnatic music
The opening theme score of the popular television series ‘Sherlock’ gets an Indian makeover.
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Hey you, watch 'Ai Tumi' and other Bengali covers of Pink Floyd by a 72-year-old singer
Harsha Kumar DasGupta's tributes to the legendary rock group feature "poetic" translations of the lyrics.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Gill and Sudharsan’s tons help Gujarat beat Chennai and stay in playoff hunt
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League as it happened: Neeraj Chopra finishes second; Kishore Jena ninth
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Delhi court frames sexual harassment charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know