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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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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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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: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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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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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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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.
Luis Dias
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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: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final