In a firm rebuttal to recent remarks made by the Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has dismissed the notion that “communal elements” are behind the composer’s declining workload in the Hindi film industry. Speaking to the media on Thursday, 22 January 2026, Akhtar insisted that the perceived distance between Rahman […]

The cultural heart of Kolkata is in mourning following the horrific murder of the esteemed vocalist Anita Ghosh. The 65-year-old artist was found brutally murdered on Monday, 19 January 2026, within the confines of her residence in the Parnashree area of Behala. The primary suspect in the slaying is a domestic employee, who allegedly carried […]

The long-awaited drought for “Blinks” is finally nearing its end. Blackpink, the undisputed global titans of K-pop, have officially confirmed their musical comeback after a hiatus of nearly three and a half years. Their third Extended Play (EP), aptly titled Deadline, is scheduled for global release on 27 February 2026. The announcement was made via […]

The Indian music world is on high alert after a startling digital outcry from Neha Kakkar, one of the nation’s most followed playback artists. On Monday, 19 January 2026, the “London Thumakda” singer utilised her Instagram platform to broadcast a series of distressed messages, suggesting that the mounting pressures of her celebrity status have become […]

Indian musical sensation Armaan Malik has sent a wave of apprehension through his digital community after confirming a recent bout of ill health that required hospitalisation. The 30-year-old vocalist, who has become a household name through his versatile playback singing and independent pop hits, shared the news on Sunday, 19 January 2026, alongside a visual […]

The intricate history of Bengali folk music is often told through its melodies, but the names of those who composed them frequently vanish into the mists of time. On 21 January 2026, a groundbreaking documentary titled The Sovereign of Bhati: In Search of the Dispossessed Baul Poet Rashid Uddin premiered at the “View Finder” in […]