Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not......

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast. Illustration: Dominic......

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon,' the familiar greeting and the instantly identifiable voice coasted on airwaves into countless homes every Wednesday on Radio......

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Joyous Ram devotees and members of the Indian diaspora around the world came together, including at the iconic Times Square in New York, for prayers, car rallies, cultural and other religious......

Dhanush Gets Ready To Play Ilaiyaraaja

IMAGE: Dhanush with Ilaiyaraaja. "This is truly a moment of fulfilment for me. Since my childhood, I have been captivated by the enchanting melodies of Ilaiyaraaja sir," Dhanush says, overwhelmed,......

'I was trying to discover myself'

'In 2009, I was trying to discover myself as an actor, and that's when the journey started. I'm 41 years old and have been associated with this film for 16 years.' Are you ready for The Goat Life,......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Dramas woven around the theme of lost and found is a iconic trope in Hindi cinema. From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna......

M S Dhoni's Republic Day Celebration

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sakshi Dhoni/Instagram The heartwarming video capturing the essence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's celebration of India's 75th Republic Day at his Ranchi farmhouse has wowed......

Keshav Maharaj Cheers Ram Mandir

Photograph and video: Kind courtesy Keshav Maharaj/X   South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj, who has Indian roots, conveyed his heartfelt wishes ahead of the pran pratishtha ceremony at......

Hope Ashaji's Tweet Turns True!

IMAGE: Asha Bhosle congratulates Jyothi Yarraji for her gold medal winning feat. But Yarraji's event at the Asian Games is yet to commence! Photograph: Reuters   Legendary singer Asha Bhosle,......

U-17 Women's WC: India's campaign ends with Brazil thrashing

  IMAGE: The Indian under-17 women's team lost all their matches and conceded 16 goals in the campaign. Photograph: Indian Football Team/Twitter India ended their FIFA Women's Under-17 World......

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

IMAGE: India had booked an automatic berth in the age-group showpiece as hosts. Photograph: AIFF Media/Twitter One of the least fancied sides in the tournament, India will begin as clear......