Stories In A Song
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In Bangladesh, musicians sing songs of loss and longing caused by climate change
River songs narrate the pains and sorrows caused by floods, erosion and other environmental extremes.
The Third Pole
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Macho Man: By using a gay anthem at their rally, what message did Modi and Trump intend to convey?
The song is a flirty wink and a knowing nod at the noxious notions that govern the world of patriarchal heterosexuality.
Madhavi Menon
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Redemption song: Sulakshana Pandit’s stirring ghazal ‘Mana Teri Nazar Mein’
She fared better as a singer with this track from ‘Ahista Ahista’ than as an actor.
Manish Gaekwad
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Redemption song: ‘Titli Udi’ by Sharda was a beginning and an end
Once upon a time in the 1960s arose a rare challenger to the Lata-Asha combination.
Manish Gaekwad
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Redemption song: ‘Hansta Hua Noorani Chehra’ by Kamal Barot
The little-known singer was a champion of the ensemble number.
Manish Gaekwad
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Redemption song: ‘Sawan Ko Aane Do’ by Jaspal Singh
The singer was a hit combination with music composer Ravindra Jain.
Manish Gaekwad
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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Redemption song: Reshma’s ‘Lambi Judaai’
The folk singer was selective in the songs she sang for Hindi films.
Manish Gaekwad
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Redemption song: ‘I Am A Disco Dancer’ by Vijay Benedict
The singer debuted with a massive hit but decided to forgo fame for devotional music.
Manish Gaekwad
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Redemption song: ‘Itni Shakti Humein Dena Daata’ by Pushpa Pagdhare
The talented singer could not rise above her only hit tune.
Manish Gaekwad
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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Redemption song: ‘Laila O Laila’ by Kanchan
The singer’s breakout number from 1980 is returning to the big screen this year.
Manish Gaekwad
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Redemption song: ‘Tum Apna Ranj-O-Gham’ by Jagjit Kaur
The singer sang some of her most memorable songs for her husband, the music composer Khayyam.
Manish Gaekwad
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Redemption song: ‘Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon’ by Tun Tun
The actress, whose real name was Uma Devi, was a singer before she switched to comedy.
Manish Gaekwad
The Field
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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
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final