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From ‘national song’ to ‘modern anthem’ – the journey of Vande Mataram
November 13, 2025 18:55 IST
At an event to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram last week, Modi claimed that the song had been “broken and cut into pieces” and that it “sowed the seeds of the division of the nation”. The remarks once again brought into spotlight the debate surrounding India’s national song
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Why Lucky Ali’s RE:SOUND tour feels like more than just a comebackSubscriber Only
November 08, 2025 13:25 IST
Singer Lucky Ali on touring at 67, his ‘unrefined’ voice and leaving the Hindi film industry where he didn’t really know anyone.
Sun, Nov 09, 2025
India at Grammys: Anoushka Shankar Headlines India’s Grammy 2026 Line-Up with Her 11th Nod
November 08, 2025 11:37 IST
Cousins Anoushka Shankar and Alam Khan, percussionist Sarathy Korwar, pianist Charu Suri, singer Siddhant Bhatia and Indo-jazz outfit Shakti have been nominated at the 2026 Grammys
Sat, Nov 08, 2025
Sound Check: Bihar’s poll battle finds its voice in Bhojpuri beats
November 04, 2025 15:56 IST
From Manoj Tiwari’s ode to “Biharipan” to Prashant Kishor and Tejashwi Yadav’s campaign jingles, political songs turn melody into message, celebrating identity while wooing voters
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
SRK@60: How Shah Rukh Khan’s songs taught India to fall in loveSubscriber Only
November 02, 2025 07:21 IST
From mustard fields to city skylines, how Shah Rukh Khan became the song on screen, defining love and longing for an entire generation.
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
From Vivaldi to Frank Sinatra: Symphony Orchestra of India to bring a rare Western classical musical treat to Delhi
November 01, 2025 05:55 IST
Interestingly, SOI has performed in Delhi only once before — at the India Habitat Centre, which could accommodate only the smaller chamber orchestra
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
Avanti Patel and Rutuja Lad’s ‘O Gaanewali’ Reclaims the Legacy of Courtesans and Women SingersSubscriber Only
October 25, 2025 10:30 IST
The show is a nod to courtesans who navigated patriarchy and asserted their cultural authority
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
American rapper Pitbull to tour India in December
October 24, 2025 18:07 IST
The Grammy-winning musician will perform in Gurugram and Hyderabad
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
In Bihar fray full of Bhojpuri stars-turned-politicians, why Maithili Thakur stands outSubscriber Only
October 18, 2025 07:00 IST
The BJP’s 25-yr-old candidate from Alinagar in Darbhanga has carved out a niche by mixing classical with folk Bhojpuri music, earning millions of followers on social media
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
The enduring impact of MTV, and why it’s shutting downSubscriber Only
October 17, 2025 08:06 IST
For a generation of listeners, MTV was the definition of cool and the ultimate vehicle for consuming popular cultural trends
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
Music to the ears: Blue Frog is backSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 19:36 IST
Blue Frog, the swish music club, is set to return to Mumbai after a decade
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
Karachi loves Zubeen Garg, Pakistan Idol takes a petty stance: Music can unite – and divideSubscriber Only
October 14, 2025 17:55 IST
Pakistan Idol producers mandate that only Pakistani songs be sung on the reality show, and cricketing stand-offs are the order of the day. But Karachi band Khudgharz’s tribute to Indian musician Zubeen Garg sets a different, higher standard
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
From today at Delhi’s Sunder Nursery, celebration of India’s diversity in KNMA festival curated by T M KrishnaSubscriber Only
October 09, 2025 07:35 IST
The October 9-12 festival at Sunder Nursery has been curated by Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna, and will focus on inclusivity and putting diverse voices from across the country in the same space.
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
TM Krishna on navigating a difficult year and curating a diverse festivalSubscriber Only
October 04, 2025 12:06 IST
The Carnatic vocalist speaks about bringing together a diverse group of musicians for the KNMA festival in the Capital and his forthcoming book.
Sat, Oct 04, 2025
Pt Chhannulal Mishra, classical vocalist rooted in bhakti and Purab ang gayaki, passes away at 89Subscriber Only
October 02, 2025 13:30 IST
He had been admitted to Sir Sunder Lal Hospital at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi after a sharp decline in his health.
Fri, Oct 03, 2025
John Mayer to have his first India concert in JanuarySubscriber Only
September 30, 2025 22:06 IST
The Grammy-winning American blues guitarist-turned-rockstar will do a single show in Mumbai.
Tue, Sep 30, 2025
Meet Param, ‘That Girl’ from Punjab whose single is blowing up InternetSubscriber Only
September 30, 2025 04:20 IST
What has earned Param the spotlight is not just the raw energy in her voice, but also her authentic tone, powerful singing and a challenge to the typical trope of a Punjabi woman singer who often sings folk or pop.
Tue, Sep 30, 2025
Rahman-Dagar court case: A Hindu devotional art form and its Muslim custodiansSubscriber Only
September 28, 2025 21:09 IST
Generations of Dagars, as practising Muslims, have continued to pray to Saraswati and chant hymns from the Vedas. Here's a brief history of Dhrupad, and its remarkable practitioners.
Sun, Sep 28, 2025
Punjabi popstar AP Dhillon’s eight-city India tour to begin in DecemberSubscriber Only
September 25, 2025 19:37 IST
The singer-songwriter-rapper will be accompanied on the tour by his longtime collaborator Shinda Kahlon.
Thu, Sep 25, 2025
When the bride says no: Neha Bhasin’s ‘Jutti Meri’ and the enduring rebellion of folk musicSubscriber Only
September 25, 2025 11:57 IST
This age-old song, like many other folk pieces, has long served — and still does — as a way for women to express joy, resistance, and assertion in a feudal society built on hierarchy
Thu, Sep 25, 2025
In Gaza, music endures in times of sufferingSubscriber Only
September 18, 2025 20:37 IST
A music teacher in Gaza is harmonising to the frightening sounds of Israeli drones, turning art into a survival mechanism for the city’s displaced, starving and anxious children
Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Baithaks in your Living Room: How intimate, ticketed concerts in urban homes are driving a co-ownership of the age-old music traditionSubscriber Only
September 14, 2025 05:30 IST
From being hosted in large mansions of aristocratic families with access only to a privileged few to new-age gatherings in apartments and experimental spaces, the classical music baithak is now digital-savvy, ticketed and more democratic
Sun, Sep 14, 2025
Malavika Sarukkai to premiere her new work Beeja – The Earth Seed in DelhiSubscriber Only
September 09, 2025 17:55 IST
The production delves into a fractured world and emphasises the collective responsibility one has towards the environment
Tue, Sep 09, 2025
Bhupen Hazarika at 100: Why ‘the voice of Assam’ still resonatesSubscriber Only
September 09, 2025 15:38 IST
A unique musician, writer and filmmaker with ideas deeply rooted in Assam and its culture, Bhupen Hazarika stood out as a voice that carried a people through decades of turbulence.
Wed, Sep 10, 2025
Grammy-winning pianist Jon Batiste to make his India debut this NovemberSubscriber Only
September 07, 2025 18:43 IST
The tour comes in the wake of his new and ninth album Big Money
Sun, Sep 07, 2025Journalism of Courage
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