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Devotion Meets the Dance Floor: Why ‘Bhajan Clubbing’ Is Delhi University’s New Valentine’s Craze
From Ramjas college to ARSD, thousands of students are choosing high-energy bhajan nights over traditional clubbing this Valentine’s Day Damdami Mai puja is passé. Roses and candlelight dinners may still rule Instagram, but this Valentine’s Day, Delhi University students are trading date nights for bhajan nights. A bhajan clubbing evening at Shyam Lal College today,…
The Melodic Soul of a Nation: Where India’s Musical Journey Began
Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya celebrates 100 years of shaping India’s music legacy, producing acclaimed artists in classical, folk, and cinema. When an institution completes a hundred years, its true legacy is not counted in time alone, but through the extraordinary journeys of the students who shaped India’s soul across stages – both national and international, cinema…
Beyond Indian Shores: 7 Bucket-List International Music Festivals for Every Music Buff
Planning a music-filled holiday? Here are international festivals that should be on every Indian music lover’s bucket list. If you are a traveller for whom music can be as unforgettable as the destination itself, then international music festivals present you with a great way to see the world. These festivals range from massive electronic dance…
The Ultimate Singles’ Day Soundtrack: 6 Musicians Share Albums for Every Emotion
11/11 is Singles’ Day. If you’re missing an ex or struggling to move on, six artists pick albums to make you cry, sigh and shake it off Everyone’s got a breakup playlist – something with self-pity, regret, a diss track and eventually closure. But what do musicians listen to when their own hearts shatter? We…
When Will You Work?’: Indian Boss Rejects Job Candidate for Playing Guitar and Running Marathons
A COO recounted an incident where his boss rejected a candidate for mentioning hobbies in his CV. Amid ongoing debate about work-life balance and 90-hour work weeks, a Singapore-based COO recounted a time his Indian boss rejected a candidate only because he mentioned his hobbies in his CV. Parminder Singh, the COO of UK magazine…
The Next Era of In-Car Entertainment: How Gaming, Karaoke, and Private Audio Are Redefining the Cabin
With a suite of entertainment options, the BE 6 SPORTEQ caters to modern EV expectations, providing personalized experiences without distracting drivers. In-car entertainment is moving beyond music and phone connectivity. Newer EV cabins can support gaming, karaoke and digital content, turning waiting time into something interactive. The Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ fits naturally into this…
Curfews, Muted Mics, and Chaos: Inside the Drama at Bollywood Music Project 2026
The Bollywood Music Project 2026 saw loads of drama with performances being cut off, some going beyond time, and one even extending beyond the curfew. Singer Shilpa Rao’s performance at the 10th-anniversary edition of the Bollywood Music Project (BMP) in Mumbai ended abruptly on Saturday, October 24, after her microphone was switched off before she…
‘Actors Aren’t Gods’: Dhanush Refuses Fan Touching His Feet, Sparking Debate on Hero Worship
Dhanush’s Kara event saw a fan touch his feet, prompting him to stop her, while the clip sparked debate online with many asking why actors are treated like gods Dhanush witnessed an overwhelming response during his visit to Coimbatore for the promotions of his upcoming film Kara. Fans turned up in large numbers, lining up…
The Ultimate Workout Soundtrack: Sanjoy Narayan Curates a High-Energy Playlist to Fuel Your Gains
‘I went from punk rock deadlifts to squatting with Miles Davis,’ Narayan says, ‘and discovered that jazz is the ultimate soundtrack to strength-training.’ I know this will sound sanctimonious, but the gym is my temple (there, I said it). It’s a sacred space where sweat and steel forge resilience. For 28 years, I’ve leaned on…
The Infinite Echo: Unpacking the Immortal Legacy of an Artiste
Death may have stopped Zubeen Garg from creating new music, but it has not stopped his music from creating new listeners On September 19, 2025, when Zubeen Garg passed away, Assam lost more than a singer. It lost a voice through which an entire generation had learnt to laugh, love, celebrate, mourn and dream. Garg…