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Abhinav with one of the members of Manna Lal

How a study by Indian researchers is rethinking folk music

June 30, 2026 5:02 pm

Drawing on interviews with folk musicians across 14 states, three Indian researchers propose a new way of understanding India's folk music traditions

Good Folk of Rajasthan

October 05, 2009 4:43 am

There is one thing that blooms in the deserts of Rajasthan at the end of summer festivals. This week is about the Rajasthan International Folk Festival in Jodhpur.

A Scottish tale with a Bengali touch

February 02, 2009 1:57 am

The ambience was surreal. A young woman wooing the audience by narrating a Scottish folk tale while a young woman kept on unfolding the pat (a painting depicting a particular story) of the entire folk tale.

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Jatra: The dramatic folk theatre of Bengal

September 04, 2026 9:00 am

Jatra is a popular folk-theatre tradition rooted in Bengali and Odia theatre. It is widely performed across eastern parts of the Indian subcontinent, including Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, Odisha and Tripura.

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Inter-university youth festival in Ludhiana strengthens cultural bond

January 22, 2016 8:39 am

Ludhiana,Jan 22 (ANI): Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana comes alive with the lively performances by students from North India. "Goonj-2016", the four-day long 31st Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Some 1200 students from universities across North India participated in 26 events including folk and classical music, mimicry, theatre, quiz and literary activities. The best performers will represent the north zone in a national level youth festival to be held in Mysore city in Karnataka.

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Car Mileage Kerala State Consumer Commission Consumer News

Promised 18.5 km mileage per litre yet car gave only 8-10 km, buyer wins Rs 75,000

Updated: September 14, 2026 13:48 IST

The Kerala consumer commission was hearing an appeal by an automobile company against a district commission’s order directing replacement of the vehicle or refund of Rs 7.27 lakh to the buyer.

Deeper groundwater levels portrays different Punjab despite fewer over-exploited blocks

Updated: September 14, 2026 13:47 IST

The state government’s 2026 assessment has now put the number of over-exploited assessment units at 110.

Eight arrested after a teen was allegedly gang-raped for three days in Telangana's Medchal-Malkajgiri.

India news Live Updates, 14 September 2026: Eight arrested after teen allegedly gang-raped for three days in Telangana

Updated: September 14, 2026 13:46 IST

Eight arrested after a school girl was allegedly gang-raped for three days in Telangana's Medchal-Malkajgiri.

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers, 1 other surrender after Supreme Court setback

Updated: September 14, 2026 13:53 IST

The fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, on December 6, 2025, claimed 25 lives and left several others injured.

Madras High Court virtual hearing London doctor online case property heart bypass

‘Any case can be held via VC’: Madras High Court allows London doctor to testify online

September 14, 2026 13:42 IST

Madras High Court allowed virtual cross-examination of a 72-year-old doctor, saying age and health justified his appearance through video conferencing.

Woman biker chased on Gurugram road, rammed by ‘drunk’ men in car

Updated: September 14, 2026 13:41 IST

The incident was captured on the rider’s dashcam; she alleged the occupants appeared drunk and aggressive. A friend chased the car to a red light, but the driver sped away again.

Retired Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Amit Kumar Gupta is undergoing treatment at a private hospital. (Special arrangement)

Op Safed Sagar veteran assaulted with iron rod in Gurugram over parking

Updated: September 14, 2026 13:41 IST

Amit Kumar Gupta sustained a head injury and a fracture to his left arm; the accused parking attendant is yet to be arrested

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia in picture. (PHOTO: Instagram/Devajit Saikia)

Devajit Saikia on Asia Cup trophy row: ‘Conscious decision considering all aspects’

Updated: September 14, 2026 13:36 IST

Saikia also added: "There was never any question of compromising on the spirit of the game or our commitment to international cricket."

‘Fascination with India must end’: Bangladesh minister sparks row

Updated: September 14, 2026 13:34 IST

Humaiun said his comments were aimed specifically at India and the need to build ties through direct engagement rather than at multilateral forums in general.