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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Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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Nigeria rolls out meningitis vaccine that protects against five strains
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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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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Video
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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: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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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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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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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: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat