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What was that one thing in 2023 that stood out for you? That gem you discovered and now hold close with pride and affection? Often, something unexpected pleasantly surprises us and…

This is the story of a rare Rafi version of the song "Dukh Sukh ki har ek mala". This is a tale of the battle of egos of two movie industry stalwarts  Chetan Anand (director) and Rahul Dev…

“18 years in one company! Seriously?” Why would someone stay in the same job for that long? It’s a question that often puzzles the younger generation. Sticking to one place seems almost…

Have you woken up feeling trapped in a haze of anger, hurt, and despair, only to realise it’s not just in your head but the air you breathe, too? That sinking feeling, knowing that not…

By Ishfaq Reshi   Kunzer, Jammu and Kashmir: Launched in 2020-21, the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) (SBM-G) Phase-II instilled a new hope among the residents of 6,650 villages in Jammu…

Have you ever had that heart-stopping moment when you felt your action had sent your loved ones into a tailspin of worry? Yeah, we’ve all been there. That moment when you think, “It’s no big…

Konark: Hamsadhwani or the sound of the Swan is basically a Carnatic raaga but subsequently has been adopted by both Hindustani and Odissi streams of music as their own. In Odissi context, a…

They spontaneously swing like branches of coconut trees with the touch of gentle breeze. Their storytelling ability is not limited to their body movements alone, but mostly it is nuanced.…

M Raghuram Mangaluru: Power crisis has hampered fishermen in the coastal areas of Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka. The success of fisheries sector…

Janasammohini, which literally means enchanting the masses is the name of a Pallavi. It had a spell of its own on the third evening of the Konark Festival 2023. Intricate taal patterns and…