Five budding Indie Music artists who are worth adding to your playlist.

Music means different things to people. Far from the mainstream tunes of English and Bollywood tunes that ring our ears, several independent artists have made a name for themselves by creating music that has certainly struck the right note.

Making it in the Music World: A sad story

There are thousands of great singers and song writers in this country and all over the world and they (or should I say we?) all dream of making it big, having the number one song on the charts, having thousands attend our concerts but unfortunately none of us will ever reach the pinnacle of success that Michael Jackson, Elvis or the Beatles did.

KK - The Voice Of A Generation

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Gulzar’ ‘Maachis’, is that immense throw of voice singing, Chor Aaye Hum Wo Galiyan. There are two reasons for it - the lyrics summarize the essence of the movie, and the piercing and soulful voice makes it unforgettable. That voice was of Krishnakumar Kunnath. The year was 1996. Nobody knew that in a few years’ time, this voice will become a rage across the nation.

Lata Mangeshkar and her Music Directors

Isn’t it extremely difficult to write about Lata Mangeshkar as everything has already been written? But then one may argue that she had so many facets, one can always find something new to talk about. So, here is my attempt do the same. Although I’m sure this aspect too must’ve been touched upon somewhere.

Influenced by Pop Culture, Korean is now the fastest growing language in India: A Report

Unveiling language learning patterns, attitudes and perceptions in India, Duolingo (Nasdaq: DUOL) – the world’s most popular language learning app recently released the 2021 Duolingo Language Report in the country.

CMR Study reveals Indian consumers continue to prioritize audio quality while purchasing smartphones

Over the past year, audio has been increasingly integrated into consumer lives. Audio is now central to their lives, enabling shared virtual experiences, whether it be audio or video. As such, quality audio experience is now a ’must-have’ on smartphones.

Lesser known dance forms of Kerala

Southern state of India, Kerala is known for its rich diversity of art forms. Way back in 1930 Mahakavi Vallathol established Kerala Kalamandalam and introduced two distinct classical dance styles of India, namely Kathakali and Mohiniatam, that enthralled European audiences with the performances by Kalamandalam dancers led by the great poet. While two classical dances gained international recognition, there are several other art forms of Kerala, that are comparatively lesser known.

Dilip Kumar in his Songs

On the 7th of July, the acting institution passed away, leaving behind a body of work that has influenced generations of actors in India and beyond. The great Dilip Kumar left the world at the ripe old age of 98, after living a full bodied life. Much has been written about his approach to acting and how he brought method into it by becoming the character that he played in that particular movie. So, I thought of talking about what the great man brought to the songs in his movies.

Vanraj Bhatia - The soundtrack of my life

The name Vanraj Bhatia entered my life, through the television set that my parents got home, one fine day. This was the mid 80s and entertainment in India was going through a sea-change. Movies, shows, serials, cricket matches, daily news, concerts and TV commercials entered homes and people’s lives through the good old Doordarshan.

Women revolutionizing the web through clutter-breaking performances

International Women's Day is celebrated across the globe on March 8th. While we do not need a specific day to honour and celebrate the achievements of women around the world, this day reminds us to celebrate, respect and appreciate women. If you are a Bollywood buff, here are a few titles to help you celebrate the strength, power, and courage of every woman :