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Anil Srinivasan
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Is the violin really Western? A Carnatic performer explains how GST will damage Indian music
Musical instruments that are not indigenous will attract a 28% tax rate. But Western instruments have been used in Indian music for centuries now.
Anil Srinivasan
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What we can learn from the stories of South India’s saint-composers
Arts and music have a way of flourishing amid oppression.
Anil Srinivasan
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In these turbulent times, we must learn the value of arts from an 18th century Tamil musical legend
Muthuswami Dikshitar created crossover music, before the term was coined.
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The Daily Fix: Beware, Amit Shah and Narendra Modi's 'normalcy' could be coming for you next
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Can you prove you are an Indian citizen? Take the NRC test
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Caught on the news: Anchor Arnab Goswami both opposes and supports the new Citizenship Bill
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Why Guwahati exploded in protests – and what explains Assam's resistance to the Citizenship Bill
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Watch: Benaras Hindu University students celebrate after Muslim professor of Sanskrit resigns
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Three times songs from Tamil cinema united and galvanised Tamilians
Among the catalysts of the jallikattu movement was a music director.
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Twelve of the most ludicrous rumours about Chennai’s famed music season
Ordinary mortals dress like their favourite Carnatic superstars. Really?
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Demoralised and demonetised, but the season does not stop for any reason in Chennai
The spirit of the city persists despite Cyclone Vardah.
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Watch: Greta Thunberg addresses CEOs and politicians at COP25, asking them to be more ambitious
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Watch: India’s Afroz Shah is among CNN’s 2019 Heroes of the Year
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Contacting Charles Manson and the Klu Klux Klan: Watch this comic recount her academic adventures
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Caught on the news: Anchor Arnab Goswami both opposes and supports the new Citizenship Bill
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Watch: Shampoo brand promotes acceptance of LGBTQ people with its new Christmas advertisement
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When Jayalalithaa was part of exciting era of experimentation in Tamil film music
Three tracks featuring the megastar and the brilliant music of MS Viswanathan.
Anil Srinivasan
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How musicians can pay a true tribute to M Balamuralikrishna’s unconquerable soul
The musician who demystified classical music for the ordinary listener was curious and questioning to the very end.
Anil Srinivasan
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Carnatic contemporary: Five genre-bending tracks that are rooted in classical music
Mixing and matching flavours with Carnatic music.
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The Reel
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Is the web series ‘Queen’ about Jayalalithaa? Here’s what Ramya Krishnan has to say
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‘Chhapaak’ trailer: Watch Deepika Padukone as an acid attack survivor
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‘Wonder Woman 1984’: The superhero is reunited with lover Chris Pine
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Women cinematographers speak up: ‘The mainstream is hostile, diverse pool is simply not available’
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How ‘Inside Edge’ season 2 squanders its first-mover advantage
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Can poetry in classical music give hope in today’s polarised times?
The messages in Subramania Bharati’s poetry continue to have a resonance.
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Festive playlist: Five film songs that introduce you to classic Carnatic ragas
Enjoy the festive season with these wonderful tracks.
Anil Srinivasan
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What links Bob Dylan and Carnatic music?
The rock era’s poet laureate teaches us an important lesson on the power of music.
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The Field
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Watch: New Zealand’s Wagner takes one of the best return catches you’ll see to dismiss Warner
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Easier to schedule day-night Test with India if they qualify for WTC final: Cricket Australia CEO
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Book Excerpt: When Viswanathan Anand’s father lost a bet against him becoming world chess champion
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‘A superstar in the making’: Twitter raises a toast to Shafali Verma after ton against Australia A
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Fitness will play a huge part in how India fares at Olympics, says hockey captain Rani Rampal