Awaaz: Lending Assertive Voice to the Modern Women
Sanchaari showcased various aspects of the modern women, in its two-day cultural meet. Here’s a report by Mariyam, exclusively for Different Truths. Sanchaari’s motive to revive the cultural heritage...
Music to the Ears, (Un)beatable Indigo, Harry Potter Gamer, Robot Sophia one-up on Saudi Women, Pope Berates Mobile Clad Bishops
UNESCO recognises Chennai’s rich musical tradition; in a horrendous act Indigo staffers were caught on camera assaulting elderly passenger at IGI terminal Delhi; Niantic Labs, the developer of the once immensely...
Exploring the Vignettes of Womanhood at Awaaz 2017
Sanchaari Allahabad is once again all set to enthrall and enlighten the city with Awaaz – its annual fiesta for 2017. The theme for this year is ‘Vignettes of...
Mohammad Rafi: Effortless Rendition, his was the Voice of God
Samina profiles Mohammad Rafi, the versatile singer, who won the hearts of one and all with his soulful rendition. Read more in the regular column, exclusively in Different Truths....
Kishore Kumar: A Maverick Genius, Eccentric, Temperamental, High-strung and Talented
Samina profiles the Maverick Kishore Kumar, heartthrobs of millions, across generations, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. An eccentric, temperamental, high strung, yet talented, creative, multifaceted...
Music was the Genetic Code of RD Burman, a Trendsetter, an Iconic and Eclectic Composer
RD Burman was a musician with the difference, a trendsetter, an iconic, eclectic, composer, who was born with music and rhythm in his genes. A wizard, he could combine...
Haunting Melodies from the Dignified Royal Prince of Tripura, SD Burman
SD Burman, also known respectfully and endearingly, as Sachin Korta, came from the royal family of Tripura and was very dignified person. He took his work very seriously and...
A Peek into the Acclaimed Strings N Steps Festival
The genesis of the name of the festival has a story of its own. Kathak dancer Sangeeta Majumder named this festival as ‘Strings N Steps’ after her ‘Kathak-Hawaiian Guitar Duet...