Fifty nine years ago, when an officer of All India Radio (Pune), Sitakant Lad, who was a connoisseur of Indian classical music and Marathi Natyasangeet, conceptualised a weekly programme based on the ...

On a still night, a soft tune fills a small room. A mother hums as her baby’s fingers curl into her palm. A grandmother rocks a wooden cradle, singing the same song she once sang to her own children.

Last year, the Malayalam cinema went on a high. Considered a smaller industry compared to Telugu, Tamil and Karnataka, it surprised the trade and industry with back-to-back huge grossers. What 2024 is ...

The election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York last week has struck a surprising chord in the world’s media — especially considering he is technically the head of just one American city’s ...

Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win unsettles America’s white-Christian establishment. A queer, progressive Muslim of Gujarati Khoja heritage, he defies neat labels, blending faith, freedom, and ...

Mumbai, Oct 31 (PTI) "Gotilo" famed folk singer Aditya Gadhvi hopes that his song "Meetha Khara" for Coke Studio Bharat will break the myth that Gujarati music is all about garba songs. The song, ...

Renowned folk singer Aditya Gadhvi is set on transforming the perception of Gujarati music, challenging the notion that it is limited to garba tunes. His new release, 'Meetha Khara' for Coke Studio ...

The holy festival of Chhath Puja 2025 began on October 25 with Nahay Khay, marking the start of four days of deep devotion, discipline, and thanksgiving to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, ...

Gujarati New Year, also known as Bestu Varas or Varsha Pratipada, marks a new beginning for the Gujarati community. In 2025, it will be celebrated on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, a day after Diwali.

Aditya Gadhvi's new Gujarati folk hit 'Meetha Khaara' highlights salt farmers' struggles in Gujarat. The song continues his mission to showcase underrepresented communities through folk music. After ...

In India, food is more than just sustenance, it’s culture served on a plate. The thali, a platter offering a variety of dishes in one meal, represents the diversity of Indian cuisine. Among the most ...