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United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) has warned the organizers of the Bihu functions and prominent singers to avoid singing Hindi songs during the first seven days of the Rongali Bihu festival. Rongali Bihu (spring festival) is celebrated in April. Bohag is the first month of the Assamese calendar and the Bohag Bihu marks the beginning of the new Assamese calendar year. A statement issued by the Ulfa faction on Thursday said that as Hindi songs are in no way connected to the Bihu celebrations, they appeal to everyone to avoid performing Hindi songs during the first seven days of the Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu. During Rongali Bihu, many Bihu functions take place in makeshift pavilions with cultural functions for a couple of days “As the month of Bohag is coming, most of the Bihu organizing committees are busy making plans to organize the Bihu functions. However, of late there is a general tendency to organize functions which mainly focus on Hindi song performances. The Ulfa (I) would not allow this to happen,” said the state signed by the Assistant publicity secretary of the banned organization Ishan Asom.

Kim, furious about the association, may reconsider custody arrangements. However, she reportedly fears Kanye's ability to reveal Kardashian family secrets, escalating the conflict. Kim Kardashian made a polite statement just as his declining mental health was ending their marriage. Having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she urged fans to have «compassion and empathy» for Kanye West, calling him «a brilliant but complicated person,» as quoted in a report by the Daily Mail. Kanye's actions, such as his tirades about being a Nazi on X and his public displays of his second wife, Bianca Censori, at the Grammys, must have tried Kim's patience numerous times in the years since, but she has largely remained silent to protect their kids. The rapper has now crossed a line, though.

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Stevie Wonder has revealed a five-day UK tour, Love, Light & Song, for summer 2025 featuring arena performances and festival appearances. This will also include a headline slot at London’s iconic American Express Presents BST Hyde Park Festival in July. Stevie Wonder's UK tour announcement follows the surprise reveal of his Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart US tour last year. The tour is named after his 2024 single, Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart, which marked his first new release in four years.

Rang barse' and 'Hori khele Raghuveera' so often that I have Bachchan coming out of my ears. For the uninitiated, both songs are based on traditional numbers that were reimagined for Hindi cinema. Amitabh Bachchan sang 'Rang barse' in Yash Chopra's 1981 film Silsila, and is one of the singers for 'Hori khele Raghuveera' from 2003's Baghban directed by Ravi Chopra. Up to the 1980s, songs and dances revolving around Holi were routine in Hindi cinema. While the colours and energy intrinsic to the festival were its primary attractions for filmmakers, they also often steeped Holi set pieces in symbolism, or used them as a segue into high drama in the plot. Sometimes these songs contained expressions of longing and sorrow, emotions that were underlined by their contrast to the unbridled joy of most of the characters present. Sometimes they were an excuse for either consensual romance or sexual harassment. In Mehboob Khan's 1957 Mother India, heartache, flirtation, and misconduct were all packed into 'Holi aayi re Kanhai' picturised on Nargis, Raaj Kumar, Sunil Dutt, and Rajendra Kumar.

To get us into the festive mood, let’s take a delightful trip down memory lane with a throwback from 2023. Cricketer Shubman Gill posted a video that featured him and Team India celebrating Holi aboard a bus ahead of their fourth Test match against Australia. The entire team was caught in the spirit of the occasion, dancing and laughing together, but what really made the video stand out was the soundtrack—a classic Holi anthem, Rang Barse Bhige Chunar Wali, played in the background, bringing even more energy to the celebration. For those wondering which song we’re referring to, it’s the legendary track from the 1981 Bollywood movie Silsila.

The user admitted that back home, Indian culture felt like an everyday norm, blending seamlessly into life. But after relocating, they began noticing just how much they missed the little things—especially food. Despite exploring a variety of international cuisines, nothing quite matched the richness of Indian flavors. The spices, the depth of taste, and the unique experience of every dish made them realise how special Indian food truly is. They also frequently corrected misconceptions, such as the idea that all Indian dishes are just “curry.”

Seo Hye-jin under Crea Studio. Despite Seo Hye-jin’s history of producing hit shows, Under 15 is generating buzz for all the wrong reasons. The show is actively scouting children between the ages of 3 and 15 from more than 70 countries, sparking widespread concern. Reports indicate that the producer’s goal is to form a group with an average debut age even lower than NewJeans’ 16.4 years, raising ethical questions about the industry's growing push toward increasingly younger idols. As the introductory poster of one of the contestants, eight-year-old Kim Ga Yoon, went viral on X, several netizens condemned the induction of such young children, pointing out that they are vulnerable to predators. Many also objected to the name of the programme, saying that such a suggestive name would attract the attention of pedophiles.

His personal playlist includes an unexpected mix of artists ranging from Beyonce to Bob Marley. His choices, which are featured on Apple Music's The King's Music Room, reflect his passion for global sounds, personal memories, and even his connection to the Commonwealth. The King's musical tastes are diverse and nostalgic. In The King’s Music Room, a show created for Apple Music that debuts on March 10, the 76-year-old King showcases a somewhat eclectic mix of musical favourites, as per a report by People. King Charles' own music selections, which are centered around a Commonwealth theme, give listeners an idea of both his love for the music and how, through his endearing remarks, he has an exceptionally good radio voice.

Neeti Mohan is one of the popular singers of the country who has belted out hits like Ishq Wala Love, Sapna Jahan, Nainowale Ne and Kashmir Tu Main Kanyakumari songs. But recently, she graced the annual event of Delhi University and left the students in awe of her impressive voice and lively performance at the fest. For the unversed, Neeti Mohan is an alumna of Miranda House. She shared the photos from the fest on Instagram and wrote, “When the audience sings along every word, you know it’s a night to remember!!! 8th March 2025 @Kalrav_dduc @dducofficial was pure magic. Thank you for the energy, the love, and the memories. Until we meet again. Big Love from the entire team of NM live.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In 2023, Bengaluru-based singer-songwriter Abhi Tambe released an Extended Play, or EP, Portal Waiting. Created during the nationwide lockdown brought about by the covid-19 pandemic, the six-track album had an end-of-the-world sort of apocalyptic feel, probably stemming from the collective anxiety and panic felt globally at the time.

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Stylised as a free-spirited character with a bohemian vibe, 'Ruh' is the female avatar of a pop star or an 'A-Pop' star, as their makers would like to describe the genre. A-Pop refers to a harmonious mix of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with human interventions to create music. It could mean lyrics penned by a human being sung by an AI-driven 'singer', visually an amalgamation of real and AI-generated imageries.

K-Pop sensation Jennie recently caused a stir when she was seen getting emotional while performing one of the songs from her new album Ruby at a promotional event. During The Ruby Experience, the ‘Solo’ hitmaker was seen with tears in her eyes as she performed one of the singles ‘Twin’. The lyrics, ‘Can you just bear with me? We were ten years in/ And young and dumb and innocent, my friend/ But I knew all along that we were both wrong,’ along with the diva’s obviously emotional response got netizens speculating who the song could be about. Some fans theorised the song may have been a tribute to Jennie’s close friendship with former idol Chahee.

Diljit Dosanjh, a 41-year-old musician, actor and producer from Punjab in northwestern India, is rewriting the formula for success in the world's fastest-growing music market. Moving away from traditional film soundtracks with his hip-hop and rap-infused rhythms and high-profile collaborations with pop icons like Ed Sheeran and Sia, Dosanjh is breaking boundaries and amassing a massive following. Last summer, Dosanjh made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he was introduced as “the biggest Punjabi performer on the planet.” He regaled fans with hits Born to Shine and G.O.A.T.

Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath, who was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024, struck a cautionary note on social media, hinting that his accolade might be a delayed indicator of a market peak. «This is what the top of the bull market looks like with a lag . A broker winning the @EY_India entrepreneur of the year 2024,» Kamath posted on X, formerly Twitter, on March 6. He added a cinematic touch to his reflection, referencing the melancholic Bollywood song Zindagi Kaisi Yeh Paheli from the 1974 film Anand, a song that contemplates the unpredictable nature of life, which played in the background as he received the award, adding a reflective, almost ironic undertone to the moment.

Chappell Roan, with assistance from famous figure Elton John, turned West Hollywood Park into the "Pink Pony Club" for an energetic and exciting performance. This happened during the 33rd annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party, an event where people gathered to watch the Oscars and raise awareness for the charity. John just arrived from the Oscars and introduced Roan from his table in the centre of the ballroom. Following an introduction and thank you from Elton John himself, Roan, also known as “Midwest Princess”, kicked off her hour-long set with the rousing “Femininomenon”, followed by “Naked in Manhattan”.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Damu Nagar near Mumbai’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park is one of those places where slum fires are a frequent occurrence. When residents hear “Cooker phat gaya" (an LPG cylinder has blasted), they all fetch that one bag of documents, which is always kept handy, and run for their life.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Best Picture nominees at this year’s Oscars include two movies whose main characters embody a political truth that escapes too many of America’s Republicans and Democrats. Unfortunately, only one of the films allows viewers to see it.