India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
15 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Sappho: “Beauty endures only for as long as it can be… — Life lessons by Ancient Greek poet on perception, appearance and why looks are temporary but character is foreverQuote of the Day by Sappho: Sappho’s philosophy suggests that physical beauty is temporary and dependent on perception, while goodness is e...
14 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
China wouldn't let Marco Rubio in, so he did something nobody in US politics has ever doneMarco Rubio visited China with Donald Trump. Beijing altered the spelling of Rubio's name to bypass sanctions imposed in 2020. This linguis...
14 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Quote of the day by Socrates: ‘I do not know why I did it, I do not know why I enjoyed it, and I do not know why I will do it again’; Famous Greek philosopher and Plato's teacher on paradox of compulsionSocrates, the influential Greek philosopher, is credited with a quote highlighting the paradox of repeating actions without full understand...
04 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Tuesday Motivation by Haruki Murakami: 'If you're in pitch blackness, all you can do is sit tight until your eyes...'Haruki Murakami's quote on patience in darkness highlights resilience during uncertain times, suggesting that allowing oneself time to adju...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Mukesh, Kishore, Rafi, Lata, Asha... the golden greats are gone, their songs play onThe passing of Asha Bhosle at the age of 92 marks the end of an era for Indian music. She was part of an iconic group alongside Lata Manges...
25 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Asha Bhosle: Not just Lata Mangeshkar’s sister, but a legacy of her ownLegendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at 92, carved her own path in music, moving from under her sister's shadow to recording over ...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Asha Bhosle, a defining voice of Hindi cinema, passes away at 92Asha Bhosle dies: Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle has died at the age of 92 after suffering a cardiac arrest and pulmonary complication...
12 Apr, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Asha Bhosle's final collaborations finds echo through Gorillaz's Indian-inspired 'Parvat'Asha Bhosle's final musical contribution is featured on Gorillaz's album 'The Mountain'. This collaboration, released in March 2026, is see...
12 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ludwig van Beethoven: 'Nothing is more intolerable than to...' Life lessons on self-reflection & human imperfection from one of the greatest composers in historyQuote of the Day by Ludwig van Beethoven: Ludwig van Beethoven’s 'Quote of the Day' highlights self-reflection, human imperfection, and the...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
China's state media turns to social media, AI to tell its story - often mock USIn a five-minute AI-generated animation modelled after classic martial arts movies, China's state media frames an allegory for the war in I...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Bourree in E minor: Johann S BachJohann Sebastian Bach's 'Bourree in E minor,' part of his Lute Suite, showcased his skillful interlacing of bass and melody lines, creating...
25 Feb, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Away from the boardroom, Biocon boss likes to listen to Western classical musicKiran Mazumdar-Shaw also has a large collection of artworks.
01 Jan, 2020, 08.02 AM IST
This choir will be performing Gustav Holst's Veda-based hymns for first time in IndiaThe British composer might have been happy to know that his music would one day be performed in the country he was fascinated with.
20 Aug, 2017, 08.51 AM IST
Indian & western classical go well together: Hungarian pianist Balazs FuleiOn a recent trip to India, where he has performed thrice earlier, Hungarian pianist Balazs Fulei mulled composing a mix of Western and clas...
17 Jun, 2015, 01.46 PM IST
- Tune in for some western classical now
All those with a refined ear for western classical music are in for a treat this fortnight.
08 Sep, 2007, 01.02 AM IST