Wednesday, 29 March, 2023
TopicBhojpuri Music

Topic: Bhojpuri Music

Neha Singh Rathore: How ‘not-so-confident’ poet began singing truth to power with Bhojpuri rap

Jyoti Yadav -
Neha Singh Rathore shot to fame for ‘UP Mein Ka Ba (What’s there in UP)?’ criticising the Yogi Adityanath government. She spoke to ThePrint about her unusual musical journey.

There is only one way to rescue Bhojpuri from vulgarity — state patronage

Rishabh Pratipaksh -
To rescue the language, the first step would be to honour the history of Bhojpuri literature and then to include it in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

Manoj Bajpayee narrates plight of migrant workers in this viral 6-minute Bhojpuri rap song

Tarun Krishna -
The song is titled ‘Bambai mein ka ba’ (what is there in Mumbai). The video features an English translation, and has been directed by filmmaker Anubhav Sinha.

‘Vagina’ is top search on Bhojpuri Wikipedia, bringing vulgar songs back under scanner

Jyoti Yadav -
ThePrint speaks to experts about a recent analysis that revealed ‘vagina’ as top search on Bhojpuri Wikipedia. The analysis comes amid worries about increasingly vulgar content in Bhojpuri songs. 

Salman, China, corona craze over, Bhojpuri singers now hurl all profanity at Rhea Chakraborty

Tarun Krishna -
They call Rhea a ‘prostitute’, use curse words for her mother and target her, ostensibly for her alleged role in boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput’s apparent death by suicide.

NCW demands action against singer who released Bhojpuri song abusing Rhea Chakraborty

Revathi Krishnan -
NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma posted that even if someone is guilty, no one has the right to use 'such filthy language' and the law should be allowed to take its own course.

Abusing China for Covid & Salman family for Sushant death — how Bhojpuri songs have fallen

Tarun Krishna -
Bhojpuri songs, often panned for their vulgarity, have now devolved into outright abuse. Experts blame a variety of social and political factors for this trend.

Bhojpuri singer Guddu Rangila can sexualise anything — even coronavirus and NRC

Jyoti Yadav -
Guddu Rangila is a sensation in Bihar and East UP. His sexualised songs, mostly constructed around Holi, are crass and vulgar -- and reveal a mindset obsessed with rape.

Move over Mumbai, Delhi is the new centre of the burgeoning Bhojpuri music industry

Rajat Mishra -
Delhi’s proximity to UP and Bihar, coupled with the earning opportunities in the city, has made it a fertile ground for the ambitious Bhojpuri singers.

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Opinion

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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

Sahil Mohan Gupta -
What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.
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Economy

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

Manoj Rammohan -
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

Snehesh Alex Philip -
As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

National Interest

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

Shekhar Gupta -
No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.

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