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Sumana Ramanan
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Kalyan Mukherjea, the master sarod player with a mathematician’s day job, as remembered by a student
The musician, who died in 2010, remains a unique voice in the world of Hindustani instrumentalists.
Sumana Ramanan
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How a Maharashtrian cattle-grazer taught himself the intricacies of Hindustani music
Rambhau Pawar, 89, got hooked as a child. Today, he sings with a fidelity and passion that appeals to connoisseurs.
Sumana Ramanan
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Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan (1927-2017): The last of the four pillars of sitar’s golden age falls
Acclaimed for his unique style and melodic originality, he made a formidable foursome along with Ravi Shankar, Vilayat Khan and Nikhil Banerjee.
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Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Babanrao Haldankar: The Agra gharana loses one of its most forceful voices
The Hindustani musician, who passed away on November 18 at the age of 89, did much to propagate this demanding but grand tradition of khayal singing.
Sumana Ramanan
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Higher ground: Farmers line up at a classical music festival in a Maharashtra village
The 76-year-old Aundh Sangeet Mahotsav, which takes place every October, is one of India’s most un-selfconsciously inclusive classical music festivals.
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Why a cultural festival in a Chennai fishing village could be the start of a revolutionary movement
Artistic and social barriers came crashing down as Bharatanatyam shared the stage with paraiaatam, a dance and percussion genre associated with funerals.
Sumana Ramanan
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Music in the time of misery: Chennai festival faces a moral dilemma
The city's music and dance season is likely to go ahead despite the floods, spurring a heated debate as leading performers such as Bombay Jayashri pull out.
Sumana Ramanan
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Why the rivalry between Federer and Djokovic is near-perfect
Matches between the tennis greats are not just a duel between contemporary tennis’ best attacker and its greatest defender; it is also a contest between art and science.
Sumana Ramanan
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Away from limelight, a growing grassroots movement is seeking justice for Dabholkar, Pansare
Despite receiving threats, groups have been taking to the streets in Maharashtra to push the government to investigate Hindu extremist groups.
Sumana Ramanan
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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The Big Five of men's tennis are great role models and not just for their sporting greatness
Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Murray and Wawrinka, who began their US Open bids this week and have won all but two Grand Slam titles over the past decade, uniquely combine grace with vulnerability.
Sumana Ramanan
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2,000 classical compositions from musicologist Bhatkhande’s century-old books are now on CD
In a staggering effort spanning six years, Indudhar Nirody has sung and recorded all the bandishes in the six-volume 'Kramik Pustak Malika'.
Sumana Ramanan
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Why Indian parents need to stop obsessing about the 10th and 12th standard results
These are not definitive signs of intellectual achievement ‒ or failure.
Sumana Ramanan
The Field
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2