Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam has opened up about the changing music preferences among youngsters. He shared his perspective on why genres like classical music and Ghazals have a more limited audience compared to popular forms of music. Speaking to media at a recent event, the ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ singer compared different forms of art to a pyramid, saying that every field has a broader base of popular choices while more specialized forms attract a smaller but dedicated audience. He add…
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Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, who is set to release her new album, has said that she has gone through a lot in the past 4 years. On Thursday, the singer took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures and videos giving a peek into what her life has been lately.She also penned a long note in the caption, as she said the album is an outcome of patience, and is about old friends and new dreams.She wrote, “So much has happened over the last four years, so much time …
Los Angeles, July 15 (IANS) The Rolling Stones legend Sir Mick Jagger has expressed his regret about taking advice from singer-songwriter John Lennon. The Rolling Stones frontman recently revealed that he was advised by The Beatles legend to not to meet Elvis Presley.John Lennon was left disappointed by his own interaction with The King, but decades after the deaths of both Elvis and John, Mick said that he wished he’d grasped the opportunity when he could.Mick Jagger graced the recent episode o…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed profound grief over the demise of legendary playback singer S. Janaki, describing her as one of India’s most revered cultural icons whose timeless songs will continue to inspire generations.Paying tribute in a post on X, HM Shah wrote, “Deeply saddened by the demise of legendary playback singer S. Janaki Amma Ji. An ethereal voice, Janaki Ji breathed life into songs that became timeless classics across various langua…
Bhopal, July 4 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has issued appointment orders to 5,017 newly selected teachers for government schools in one of the state’s major recruitment exercises aimed at strengthening school education and addressing vacancies in teaching posts.In a statement issued on Saturday, the School Education Department said the appointment orders were issued on July 3 and 4 following the completion of the recruitment process.The appointments include 4,067 Secondary Teachers in s…
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Singer Aditya Narayan has reflected on the music that shaped his childhood. In his recent post on Instagram, he revealed how timeless songs from past decades played a key role in nurturing his love for music. Looking back on his early years, Aditya shared that the melodies he grew up listening to continue to hold a special place in his heart and remain a powerful force in bringing people together.He wrote, “I grew up in the 90s, but the soundtrack of my childhood began lo…
Shillong, June 30 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said entrepreneurship is the foundation of sustainable economic growth and livelihood generation as he launched the state government’s “Achievers of the Month” programme to recognise outstanding individuals and inspire more people to take up entrepreneurial ventures. Launching the flagship initiative in Shillong, the Chief Minister said the government’s role is to create an enabling ecosystem through policies, infrastr…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Singer-actress Ila Arun has come out strongly in support of stalwart singer Alka Yagnik after apparently noticing comments questioning the veteran singer’s ability to sing following her recent Padma Bhushan honour and amid concerns over her health.Taking to her social media account on Thursday, Ila penned an emotional note for Alka, expressing disappointment over the remarks being made about the celebrated playback singer.In her post, Ila wrote, ‘To those doubting Alka…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Award-winning Australian artist Jamaica Moana is set to visit India this week for a three-city tour as part of Pride Month celebrations, bringing a distinctive blend of music, storytelling and cultural engagement aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties between Australia and India while highlighting themes of identity, inclusion and self-expression. Recognised as one of Australia’s most promising emerging artists, Jamaica Moana is a non-binary performer, songwriter …
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actress Rhea Chakraborty has offered a glimpse into her playful and reflective side through her latest social media post. Along with sharing a series of quirky captions, the actress also revealed that if not acting, she would have chosen a career in music. On Tuesday, Rhea posted a series of her photos and captioned them as “Bet you can’t fold like me While posing Boundaries strong Light needs to be good Always keep gate closed! What’s written on my hoodie? Fries for d…