'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.'

'You make a song, it gets rejected, you have to make 10 more.'

In the 76 years since India gained independence, 53 recipients of the Bharat Ratna have been there. That's less than one every year, which is a healthy ratio given there is the sanctity of this gem of an award to preserve. But four recipients for the year were announced in a few days in addition to one announced earlier. That took the total number in 2024 to five in less than a month, the highest for any year, post-Independence, notes Shyam G Menon.

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

'This is the moment when India is shining all over.'

'I am extremely happy that I am bringing Grammy to my country. Hope I continue making India proud with my work.'

Today, Anirudh Ravichander's name on a film's poster is enough to pull in audiences, notes Arjun Menon.

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

"While you were squeezing the life out of your wife, your children can be heard crying in the background for their mummy. It is clear that they heard what was going on and knew that she was being hurt by you," the judge noted in his sentencing remarks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning Indian-American singer Falu for a special song to promote the benefits of millets and their potential to alleviate world hunger.

'No matter how big the name, no one lives forever; like medicines, we come with an expiry date.' 'But, in the short time that we have, we try to make something that will stay on long after we are gone.'

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

'A Colourful World is for every child, telling them that like the different coloured crayons in a box, they should also appreciate their differing identities, shine and live peacefully with other human beings in our colourful world.'

'Every religion is sacred and beautiful. There's no reason for people to hate each other because they practise different faiths.'

'There was a certain difference that separated him from the rest. That's why his life is so celebrated, his loss is felt globally.'

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

With a team of 20-odd people, Snafu tries to unearth the rough diamonds from millions of songs. Can AI help look for a needle in a haystack? Ritwik Sharma finds out.

'I knew one day I will explode if I don't get some sanity with making music.'

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

'You could be out of sight, out of mind but it may take just one song to bring you back and to let you know that your audience is still rooting for you.'

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'With his passing comes the end of Indian cricket history.'

Dr M Madan Kumar, 45, shares some tips to sail through these troubled times.

Hindi lyrics are no bar to the global appeal of his music.

'You were a good man, a luminous soul. You gave me more than I could ever thank you for.' Rajeev Srinivasan remembers a beloved uncle who passed into the ages recently.

'We all live very intense lives. S*** goes down all the time.' 'This 'eureka moment' doesn't really happen.' 'The discipline of writing and polishing a song is way harder,' Prateek Kuhad, the singing sensation, tells Veer Arjun Singh.

Director Shonali Basu and her actors on the making of what appears to be a memorable movie.

'The skill set this boy has, I don't think anyone in the country has.'

'Luka Chuppi is my Hum Aapke Hai... Koun! type of film.'

Luka Chuppi is as much about live-in as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was about pigeons.

Celebrating the maestro, who turned 52, January 6, and his music.

'Our country has enough talent, writers and composers to create music.' 'The previous generation did their job and went.' 'I think we need to leave behind some things.'

The band's trip to Rishikesh delayed their split till 1970! This & other unheard stories...

Presenting some stunning views of India's geography sent in by our readers.

A Nobel Laureate tells his inspiring story.

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Every major awards ceremony in the West this year has seen celebrities talk about diversity, inclusion and politics, sometimes even mentioning US President Donald Trump and his policies by name.

The 59th Grammy Awards was held in Los Angeles, California.

Sandeep Das collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma wins Grammy.