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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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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Readers’ comments: Article on South Asia’s view of India is ‘horribly biased’
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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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: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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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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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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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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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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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