First edition of Parx Music Fiesta sees top notch performances by Indian artists

The first edition of the Parx Music Fiesta at Raymond Grounds, Thane, kicked off with some fab Indian music artists performing at the inaugural edition of the two day event on the weekend of 19th and 20th November 2022

Seriously Funny Man – Raju Srivastava

While America is considered the richest country in the world it is alarming to learn that 53% of American population is suffering from depression, which is otherwise described as mental sickness. While man constantly strives to become richer by amassing wealth but fails to realise that wealth alone cannot give you happiness, it is the spiritual and mental growth of the person which is of primary importance.

O Womaniya! 2022 study reveals the state of female representation in Indian films and digital series

Media consulting firm, Ormax Media and entertainment platform, Film Companion recently released O Womaniya! 2022, the most definitive report on female representation in Indian entertainment.

Bhupinder Singh –The reluctant musician

70’s& 80’s was the worst era in Hindi film music. Haven’t we often heard this sentiment? While disco and dholak were ruling the roost, the sentiment isn’t quite true. Melodious tunes were being churned out by the likes of Madan Mohan, Jaidev, RD Burman and Khayyam.

Five budding Indie Music artists who are worth adding to your playlist.

Music means different things to people. Far from the mainstream tunes of English and Bollywood tunes that ring our ears, several independent artists have made a name for themselves by creating music that has certainly struck the right note.

Making it in the Music World: A sad story

There are thousands of great singers and song writers in this country and all over the world and they (or should I say we?) all dream of making it big, having the number one song on the charts, having thousands attend our concerts but unfortunately none of us will ever reach the pinnacle of success that Michael Jackson, Elvis or the Beatles did.

KK - The Voice Of A Generation

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Gulzar’ ‘Maachis’, is that immense throw of voice singing, Chor Aaye Hum Wo Galiyan. There are two reasons for it - the lyrics summarize the essence of the movie, and the piercing and soulful voice makes it unforgettable. That voice was of Krishnakumar Kunnath. The year was 1996. Nobody knew that in a few years’ time, this voice will become a rage across the nation.

Lata Mangeshkar and her Music Directors

Isn’t it extremely difficult to write about Lata Mangeshkar as everything has already been written? But then one may argue that she had so many facets, one can always find something new to talk about. So, here is my attempt do the same. Although I’m sure this aspect too must’ve been touched upon somewhere.

Influenced by Pop Culture, Korean is now the fastest growing language in India: A Report

Unveiling language learning patterns, attitudes and perceptions in India, Duolingo (Nasdaq: DUOL) – the world’s most popular language learning app recently released the 2021 Duolingo Language Report in the country.

CMR Study reveals Indian consumers continue to prioritize audio quality while purchasing smartphones

Over the past year, audio has been increasingly integrated into consumer lives. Audio is now central to their lives, enabling shared virtual experiences, whether it be audio or video. As such, quality audio experience is now a ’must-have’ on smartphones.