My Favourite Things
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‘I love a song that feels like a gut-punch’: Musician Nayantara Bhatkal picks her favourite tracks
Featuring Nina Simone, Sean Roldan, Swadesi and more.
Nayantara Bhatkal
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Five exhilarating dance moves that celebrate the traumas of modernity
An Indian academic studies the human capacity to convert pain and humiliation into happiness and exuberance.
Ananya Jahanara Kabir
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How I discovered the illicit world of Indian dance
From Pakeezah to Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai.
Anna Morcom
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Five exhilarating dance moves that celebrate the traumas of modernity
An Indian academic studies the human capacity to convert pain and humiliation into happiness and exuberance.
Ananya Jahanara Kabir
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The hurting, healing folk sounds of Rajasthan
Bhanwari Devi, Kutle Khan and an introduction to the next generation of Rajasthani talent.
Georgie Pope
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In Mumbai, a jazz band finds inspiration in Ganpati processional music
The Mumbai group describes their sound as 'jazz, funk and free space'.
Nakul Mehta
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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On World Jazz Day, young Mumbai trio pay tribute to the magic of gypsy swing
The Acoustic Dance Music Revival have been inspired by gypsy guitar legend Django Reinhardt.
Scroll Staff
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Flute classics that breathe life into appealing melodies
Flute player Rajeev Raja acknowledges his influences and shares tunes from his debut album, 'Cosmic Chant'.
Rajeev Raja
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Calcutta Chronicles and other sonic adventures from the east
An itinerant guitar player and composer picks his favourite Calcutta tunes.
Nishad Pandey
The Reel
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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The melding of worlds: musical selections by pianist Richard Bennett
'I use some Indian ideas melodically, but the textures, harmonies and rhythms really come from somewhere else,' says the American musician.
Richard Bennett
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Six forgotten classics by Indian pop star Asha Puthli
Asha Puthli is the most famous Indian pop star you never heard.
Scroll Staff