Suanshu Khurana

Her enduring appeal lies in her brilliance as an artiste and how she uses that to be a disruptor who strives for social justice and equality. That's more than many politicians can manage in their lifetimes

Divorcing art from its context and banning it does not make sense. So many ghazals from the past have extolled wine. Should we stop reading them? Or not listen to Kishore Kumar because he sang 'Log kehte hain main sharaabi hoon'

Divorcing art from its context and banning it does not make sense. So many ghazals from the past have extolled wine. Should we stop reading them? Or not listen to Kishore Kumar because he sang 'Log kehte hain main sharaabi hoon'

In its recent order, Madras High Court called for respecting the legendary singer’s wishes. The legal battle spotlighted the fault lines in the Carnatic music establishment, and the questions raised by Krishna, its famous insider

The 27-year-old Karan Aujla on ruling the charts, staying true to his roots, his Bollywood debut with the hit 'Tauba Tauba,' and why his upcoming India tour feels like homecoming.

When Mohini Dey — one of the finest bass players in the country — played on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon as part of American singer Willow Smith’s five-piece band in May this year, the 27-year-old became the first Indian to perform in one of the most popular late-night shows in the world. Even […]

It's not just social media. The online attacks on one of the most talented bass guitarists of our time, over baseless rumours of a relationship, speak of a larger problem, of a society unable to deal with women who are independent and successful.

Cultural ambassadors and musicians such as Zakir Hussain are not easy to come by

Listening to the music of Zakir Hussain always gave one a heightened sense of being, giving a peek into his self-actualisation.

No one teaches you how to grieve for an artiste. There is much to be grateful for as Zakir Hussain departs and yet it feels way too little. We needed more of him and his music