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Carnatic musicians indulged TM Krishna for too long. Boycott is just a start

Krishna has slandered an entire community in the name of freedom of speech. But Brahmin musicians numerically dominate the field due to a complex mix of socio-economic factors, not casteism.

Stars of Hindutva pop write songs about love jihad, Pulwama. They’re unofficial BJP anthems

Article 370, love jihad, and stereotypes about Muslim population growth are common themes, along with mentions of Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan Khan, as well as the other Khans.

Beyonce’s foray into country music will help it break away from stereotypes

Beyoncé joins performers like Charley Pride and Mickey Guyton – country stars whose success forced them to confront questions about the links between their racial and musical identities.

How ‘music therapy’ can boost your mental and physical health

Indian ragas offer a unique way to reduce patient stress and ease pain, while also providing a familiar form of entertainment.

Children with autism have great potential for music. Why it must be a part of their learning

In 'I Have Autism and I Like To Play Good Bad Tennis', Debashis Paul narrates anecdotes from his life as a father with an autistic son.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was Singing Buddha in Japan, Pavarotti in Paris, Islam spirit in London

Even Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s father wanted him to be a doctor, engineer. He chose Qawwals.

Jatt hip-hop to Dalit pop – How caste seeped into Punjabi music

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

When will Gulzar retire? The poet, Bollywood lyricist gave an answer during his America tour

In a rare series of events, audiences in US and Canada got to see Gulzar discuss his films and music in his signature white kurta and characteristic simplicity.

Music producer duo ‘Almost Famous’ join with Young Paris for ‘Cash Machine’

Their upcoming rap single titled ‘Cash Machine’ bridges UK's drill sound, India and the gritty streets of Brooklyn. It comes out on July 6.

1990s house music and fashion are back — unfortunately, so is a 1970s economy

It may be fear of recession that’s driving today’s obsession with all things early ‘90s. The period was characterised by a dismal economy and large-scale unemployment.

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Carnatic musicians indulged TM Krishna for too long. Boycott is just a start

Krishna has slandered an entire community in the name of freedom of speech. But Brahmin musicians numerically dominate the field due to a complex mix of socio-economic factors, not casteism.

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.