Music

Coupled with Lata Mangeshkar’s mellifluous voice were the powerful, hard-hitting lyrics of Kavi Pradeep that famously moved India's First Prime Minister.

With fearless rhymes and ear-pounding rhythms, these artists from the Northeast have something important to say. Pay attention!

For most Indians who watched the broadcast on Doordarshan, the opening lines of Mile Sur Mera Tumhara,belted out by the legendary Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi continue to stand the test of time.

The tribal heritage of India remains obscure and underappreciated across all corners, and that is precisely what The Forgotten Songs Collective aims to change.

Born and raised in Mumbai, Falu has strong musical roots, receiving rigorous training in the Jaipur musical tradition and the Benaras style of Thumrie.

They were once boys from the 'naka' rapping about their beloved city. Today, Naezy and Divine are massive viral sensations with packed shows in India and abroad!

"Indeed, it was when the jacket was marketed to Western audiences that it took the 'Nehru' title, the charismatic Prime Minister having popularised its style in public appearances during his tenure in government."

A long white beard, simple clothing and glasses that hang by a string, Rao wasn't always this carefree, happy figure. He is a civil engineer who worked in an MNC till 2009.

On her 90th birthday, we document some of the lesser-known stories about the legend’s life.

Indian society may not like the uncomfortable questions placed before it. But this band will ask those questions anyway!