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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
An excerpt from ‘Lyrics by Sameer – Stories Behind the Iconic Songs’, co-authored by Sameer Anjaan.
Sameer Anjaan & Shuja Ali
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
The Mysore court was once a melting pot of forms and genres, from which emerged a niche repertory for the veena that is scarcely known and rarely performed.
Malini Nair
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
The two singers from South Korea and India, respectively, joined forces to release a new bilingual song.
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
David Beckham, Victoria Beckham’s husband, posted a snippet of the five-member band singing on the occasion.
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Listen: Baramasa compositions that describe the imagery of the seasons
Thumris by Shobha Gurtu, Sipra Bose and Shubha Mudgal.
Aneesh Pradhan
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
The dogs did need treats, though.
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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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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
The Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada singer sang an English song influenced by Carnatic music.
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Watch: This woman’s pet chickens love to accompany her while she plays the piano
Nacho and Pina often join Ayaano from Kikaijima in Japan during her music sessions.
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Hindustani stalwart Amarnath’s path to musical glory ran through the carnage of the Partition
A new biography shines some light on the unusual life and art of one of the most admirable musicians of the 20th century.
Malini Nair
The Reel
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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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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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How Ameen Sayani’s Binaca Geetmala took film songs to listeners in Jhumri Talaiya and beyond
The legendary radio broadcaster’s long-running programme on Radio Ceylon seeped into the lives of its audience, films and jokes while celebrating the ordinary.
Isabel Huacuja Alonso
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‘A storm in an ocean’: Hindustani vocalist Kumar Gandharva refused to be bound by orthodoxy
He exemplified the generative aspects of art well beyond narrowly construed genres.
Aditi Deo
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‘Scam 1992’ and ‘Khalasi’ composer Achint knows ‘the importance of keeping it minimal’
‘A tune can come to you at any time. Sometimes. things click.’
Devarsi Ghosh
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing