Topic: treasured tunes
When Vande Mataram inspired many recording artistes to join India’s freedom movement
Besides patriotic songs, gramophone was also used to transmit messages from national leaders. Gandhi’s ‘Spiritual Message’ was recorded in 1931-32.
India’s ‘shy’ classical musicians made way for theatre’s entry into gramophone record books
The vast corpus of theatre recordings on gramophone from various languages provide a valuable glimpse into India’s social and cultural history.
Sundarabai, the versatile singer-actor who helped women musicians herself died unsung & poor
Sundarabai was witness to many changes in the world of music and entertainment, and helped several performers adapt to modern technology.
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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car
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.
NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...
Defence
In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College
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.Â
Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory
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.