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Kannappa ending explained: How Vishnu Manchu film reveals Mahabharat connection in climax with Akshay Kumar, Prabhas
Vishnu Manchu finally seems to have found favour among the audiences with his new film, Kannappa. The mythological epic has ...
Singing from the meadow, bass from the city: How Swada is reinventing traditional Slavic music
At the crossroads traditional music, electronic beats and a language that is still only spoken in villages, Swada x Niczos is ...
Esha Deol presents Himachal Ratan Award to Kullu folk singer Inderjeet
Inderjeet has composed and performed over 100 songs and has graced stages both in India and abroad. He is widely celebrated for reviving fading elements of Himachali folk tradition. His music has been ...
A third space
In the last week, we’ve encountered several instances of queer people and women — both communities that rarely access third space — creating opportunities and experiences for others like them to ...
Aap Ki Adalat: Kailash Kher slams Mumbai film industry, says Bollywood is making few meaningful films
Kailash Kher remarked that folk music has been an integral part of Indian homes and villages for centuries, long before the advent of cinema. Lamenting its gradual decline, he said, “Folk songs are ...
Haryana to host national conference of Urban Local Bodies in Gurugram in July
The two-day conference will be held at the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar and will see participation of over 500 delegates from all states and Union Territories, incl ...
Jonny Greenwood and the Hallé make a mesmerising combo, plus the best of June’s classical and jazz concerts
The Aldeburgh Festival offers so much concentrated musical nourishment it can actually be overwhelming. June 22 was a typically rich day, with a tribute to great German singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau ...