Teresa and the Slum Bum - The unofficial opera on Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Some 13 years ago in 2006 the first musical on Mother Teresa of Calcutta entitled Madre Teresa il Musical with lyrics by Piero Castellacci and music by Michele Paulicelli featuring 13 songs in Italian was performed by parish theatre groups in Italy.

Pt. Jasraj – The ethereal singer

Indian Classical music can be sung or played in different styles which are governed by the Gharana, or a kind of music school. While the Raag (melodic frameworks) maybe the same but the rendition style changes depending on the Gharana that the musician comes from. Some of the famous Gharanas are Kirana, Gwalior, Mewati, and many others.

India Today -- The new Challenges

August 1947 was the month India became independent. Since then it has become a month of much significance as we annually celebrate our country’s Independence Day. This kindles in every one of us the hope of reformation and a sense of patriotic pride in belonging to this great nation which has secured freedom and independence from foreign domination.

Yogesh – The unknown poet

When I heard the news of Yogesh Gaur’s demise last month, I put up a list of 10 of his well-known songs on social media. Almost 25 comments were in the same vein. They said that they loved the songs and even hummed them from time to time, but didn’t know that they were written by Yogesh…in fact, they hadn’t even heard of a poet called Yogesh.

Beating the Corona virus Blues

What is our music fraternity doing during the lockdown? How has it changed their work and lifestyle? Monarose Sheila Pereira speaks to various music personalities from the field to get a lowdown on what they are up to.

Story-telling with Music

During my travel to the Hyderabad airport or back from it (which is very frequent), I invariably put AR Rahman’s Tamil Hits in the music section of Ola Play and end up gently swimming through those 40 mins. On several occasions, the driver has asked, “Tamil, Sir?” and then after listening to my reply in negative, the guy almost always asks, “How Tamil music, sir?” To which, my response is, “I love this music in totality…don’t need to understand the lyrics.”

IMDb Editors Picks - Top 10 Movies that bring out the Republic Day

Republic Day has come and gone, but there are some outstanding movies that highlight the struggle for India’s independence and becoming a Republic. IMDb editors’ curate a list of top-rated and popular movies celebrating stories about Indian patriotism and independence. See how many you have watched. The movies have put in chronological order, yearwise.

The Giant Contribution of Naushad Ali

Indian classical music is made up of Ragas, which are melodic frameworks for improvisation. Each Raga is an array of structures with musical motifs which have the ability to invoke emotions akin to the time of the day, seasons and occasions. A Raga consists of at least five notes, and each Raga provides the musician with a framework within which to improvise. This musical form is a result of centuries of work behind it, right from the Vedic era.

Code of Concert : Dress sense at upcoming music festivals

If you think only women shall baskin the fashion spotlightfor these upcoming music festivals, you’re genuinely mistaken. India witnesses some of the greatest music festivals, owing to its diversity and culture. Throw in some music adaption from all over the world and it turns into a utopian place where you can make a lifetime of memories.

The Importance of a Guru in my life - Juhi Chawla

We are at the fag end of the year, and it’s the best time rewind and ponder on the year that went by. Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla has written a beautiful piece on the Importance of having a Guru in your life. Hope this inspires you all.