Is the retail boom over? Not really, if you observe the footfalls at hyper markets or shopping malls around the country, especially on weekends.

Music with an underlying message gains a new meaning altogether. Harping on this line, the Earth Day Network (EDN) had joined hands with Alliance Francaise du Bengale, Kolkata, to observe and celebrate World Music Day on Friday, June 21.

Bruno Bartoletti, an orchestra conductor who was associated with the Lyric Opera of Chicago for a half-century, and who championed modern opera as well as classic works, died on Sunday in his native T

Bosnia is not just about war and genocide. The country has moved beyond those tragic days.

Some of the world’s biggest hits by bands or performers happen to be cover versions or “covers” of songs sung by others, but for various reasons, the originals have not become popular or at least not

I ran into Natraj, my neighbourhood friend, during one of my strolls. He exhorted me, as he always does, in vain, to attend one of his listening sessions on old Bollywood songs.

His sinewy arms sway in the air exuding strength and vigour. With his body gliding and pirouetting into impeccable postures, Santosh Kumar Nair, a delhi-based dance artiste and choreographer, has given experimental and innovative dance a new meaning.

In my column last week, I had written about my trip as the Indian representative of dance at the prestigious 66th Cannes Film Festival red carpet. Indeed the entire experience of walking the red carpet not just for one night but for four nights with my partner Jesse Randhawa was a dream come true and a big honour as well.

Sounds like a diverse blend yet it is music to the ears. That is the first response to Lagori’s creative endeavour.

The month of May is when Bollywood rules the Cannes red carpet every year. My partner Jesse Randhawa and I were the few lucky ones to be invited for the 66th Cannes International Film Festival as this year was the big 100 years of Bollywood celebration at Cannes.