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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicHaryanvi singers

Topic: Haryanvi singers

Lathis replacing guns in Haryana music videos. Crackdown is bringing tamer lyrics now

Haryana police have taken down at least 18 songs from the YouTube channels of popular singers for promoting violence. Singers are now changing lyrics and second-guessing what they can release.

Who is Masoom Sharma, singer at the centre of Haryana govt’s crackdown on songs promoting gun culture

Several Haryanvi singers have rallied behind the Haryanvi singer, questioning why his songs were taken down while others with similar themes have been spared.

How Haryanvi songs turns the tables-ghoonghat is sexualised, male gaze the muse

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Haryanvi songs are moving from vulgarity to veil — ghoonghat is sexualised, male gaze the muse

Songs such as 52 Gaj ka Daman and Chatak Matak are gaining popularity in Haryana. Singers have no option but to give in to the disturbing trend.

Acclaimed Haryanvi producer Inderjeet Singh Rao’s latest song ‘BIRTHDAY’ released on Gem Tunes

The new tune can only be a booster to Gem Tunes' already remarkable popularity. The song's melody has moved thousands of users on social media.

‘Kisan vs Delhi’ is ‘rebellion & revolution’ for Punjab and Haryana’s singers

Dozens of Punjabi and Haryanvi songs have flooded the internet over the last few days and weeks, with lyrics full of revolution and rebellion.

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How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.