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Topic: TM Krishna

Why SC restrained TM Krishna from claiming award named after MS Subbulakshmi. ‘Added fuel to fire’

SC division bench issued notice to Madras Music Academy and Carnatic musician TM Krishna, who stands accused of ‘disrespecting’ Subbulakshmi in articles he wrote.

All about row over TM Krishna getting award in MS Subbulakshmi’s name & what petition in HC says

According to petition by MS Subbulakshmi's grandson, the legendary singer's will explicitly states there should be no trust, foundation, or memorial in her name after her passing.

‘Brahmin citadel’, rebranded Bharatanatyam — what’s Madras Music Academy, in eye of TM Krishna storm

97-year-old academy has been credited for patronising performing arts. But it has also been frequently criticised for its lack of inclusivity.

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.

How TM Krishna got under the skin of the Carnatic music fraternity

Madras Music Academy conferring Sangita Kalanidhi on T.M. Krishna has raised a storm in Carnatic music circles. He had boycotted academy over 'Brahmanism' & 'corruption' in 2015.

‘Academy is same, only TM Krishna has changed’ — honour for vocalist divides Carnatic music world

Six musicians & vocalists have pulled out of The Music Academy, Madras’s annual music festival after it announced that TM Krishna would be honoured with the Sangita Kalanidhi.

Brahmin meltdown over Madras Music Academy award to TM Krishna shows fear of change

TM Krishna being conferred with Sangita Kalanidhi title has led Carnatic musicians to boycott the academy's annual conference. Hurt Brahmin sentiments are now playing the victim card.

Carnatic singer TM Krishna turns Periyar’s work into song to honour Vaikom Satyagraha

The lyrics begin with lines: ‘He was the one who told us to think/Our Elder Periyar’. The song then urges listeners to question caste discriminations, injustice and untouchability.

A Carnatic singer, historian, Sanskrit professor revive Ashoka as India turns to Kautilya

Magsaysay awardee and musician T.M. Krishna launched an ambitious second edition of The Edict Project with Ashoka University Tuesday.

On Camera

The US birthright citizenship dilemma—What makes a citizen?

Political sentiment is clearly moving against easier immigration, let alone granting of citizenship to “people not like us”.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down amid turbulent times, to remain till successor is announced

Development comes days after Air India’s biggest rival IndiGo hired aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO replacing Peter Elbers.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.