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Why the AR Rahman-Dagar dispute is big for India’s classical musicians

The case concerns the song ‘Veer Raja Veera’ from the movie Ponniyin Selvan II (2023) and whether it draws from a classical Dhrupad composition called ‘Shiva Stuti’.

SC asks A R Rahman to have ‘some acknowledgement’ of Dagarwani tradition’s contribution in song row

New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday asked music composer A R Rahman and the makers of the film "Ponniyin Selvan...

Hrithik Roshan denies ‘Don 3’ rumours: ‘Was never approached for film’

New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI) Actor Hrithik Roshan on Friday dismissed rumours linking him to Farhan Akhtar’s “Don 3”, saying he was never approached...

‘The Family Man’, ‘Panchayat’, ‘Paatal Lok’ among Prime Video’s top 10 non-English titles globally

New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI) Prime Video's Indian shows “The Family Man”, “Panchayat” and “Paatal Lok” have emerged among the streamer's most-watched non-English titles...

Almost 15% of the global population are Hindus. Pew study puts the count at 1.2 billion

A study by the Pew Research Center analyses religious diversity across 201 countries and territories. Singapore tops the list as the most religiously diverse.

Bombay Sweet Shop ties up with Leezu’s sex toys for Valentines Day. Appetite for pleasure

The Leezu’s-Bombay Sweet Shop collaboration marks a rare, first-of-its-kind crossover between two brands that have no obvious reason to meet, except both are labelled 'guilty pleasures'.

For many Indian women jail sets them free. ‘Home had become a prison’

Seema Azad’s Unsilenced and From Phansi Yard by activist-lawyer Sudha Bharadwaj were the topic of discussion at Delhi's Press Club last week. Both books were born of incarceration.

Film industry realised audience wants to see me on big screen: Sunny Deol BO success

Mumbai, Feb 12 (PTI) Riding high on the back to back success of "Gadar 2" and "Border 2", superstar star Sunny Deol on Thursday...

‘Border 2’ an ode to my father, he fought in 1971 war: Mona Singh

Mumbai, Feb 12 (PTI) Mona Singh was busy promoting a show when she got a call from the makers of "Border 2" and the...

Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ an emotive and visceral experience: Margot Robbie

New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Hollywood star Margot Robbie says Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" isn’t just another faithful adaptation of author Emily Bronte's classic...

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How the RSS dialogue on caste changed over 100 years. Sangh and its ‘samajik samrasta’

Contrary to naysayers, the RSS practices what it preaches. It is closer to the Gandhian teaching of improving the individual morally and spiritually to change the external environment.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.