Music Maestro
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Kalyan Mukherjea, the master sarod player with a mathematician’s day job, as remembered by a student
The musician, who died in 2010, remains a unique voice in the world of Hindustani instrumentalists.
Sumana Ramanan
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‘I want absolute commitment to our gharana’: A tribute to Rajshekhar Mansur and his music
December 16 is the 80th birth anniversary of the revered Jaipur-Atrauli gharana singer, who died earlier this year.
Vijayendra Rao
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Au revoir, Guruji: A French student’s tribute to Hindustani musician Yograj Naik
Naik, who died in April aged 52, transmitted a culture, an emotion, a certain grammar of passion.
Hugo Ribadeau Dumas
Trending
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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‘High Water’: Read Ruskin Bond’s new story from his book of short stories about love and friendship
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: From broken ankle to historic title, Preeti eyes redemption
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On Freddie Mercury’s 30th death anniversary, remembering his ageless contribution to rock music
Queen’s appearance at the historic Live Aid Concert at London’s Wembley Stadium in July 1985 remains one of the greatest rock performances of all time.
Leigh Carriage, The Conversation
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Interview: Composer Rolf Arvind Gupta on finding inspiration in Vedic texts and miraculous places
The Norwegian musician’s oratorio ‘Jordens sang’ recently opened the Ultima festival in Oslo.
Astri Ghosh
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How we completed Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony
Two centuries after the musician’s death, his work is set to be released on October 9 – thanks to AI and a team of experts.
Ahmed Elgammal, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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Watch: Journalist-satirist parodies TV newsroom discussions on election results day
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Ode to Joy: Five themes in Beethoven’s life that make me love his music
What makes this composer more influential than others of his era?
Anil Srinivasan
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‘Freedom for some is freedom for none’: South African musician Jonas Gwangwa’s jazz of resistance
There are few musicians whose work embodies the political spirit of South African liberation more vividly than the 81-year-old.
Gwen Ansell, The Conversation
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Google marks 103rd birth anniversary of Hindustani classical singer Begum Akhtar with a doodle
She was known as Mallika-e-Ghazal or the Queen of Ghazal.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry dies at 90
An official statement said he had spent his last days at home ‘surrounded by the love of his family and friends’, though his health had deteriorated recently.
Scroll Staff
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How AR Rahman keeps the essence of classical ragas while lending his own flavour to his film songs
From one musician to another, a tribute to the composer’s virtuosity in weaving ragas in between songs to make the harmony work better.
Krish Ashok
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You’ve heard the AR Rahman song? Now listen to the background score
The gifted music composer is skilled not only in creating memorable tracks but also haunting background music.
Manish Gaekwad
The Field
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 24-member Indian squad for 5 Nations Tournament in Spain
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Services boxers dominate semi-finals lineup on Day 5
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters and Chennaiyin FC play out a high-scoring draw
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India start campaign with massive win over Canada
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Beacon for Indian badminton: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s incredible season