Suman Kalyanpur (1937-2026): A Serene, Enchanting Star in the Sky of Melody
Today, the world of music feels a little more silent. A gentle, lucid and humble voice has fallen quiet forever.
Today, the world of music feels a little more silent. A gentle, lucid and humble voice has fallen quiet forever.
Some deaths arrive as news. This one arrived as silence, in the exact place where a voice used to live.
We are living in the golden age of authorship. Everyone is now a writer. We are writing bios, poems, how-to guides, and, of course, aggressive complaints against whomever we wish to.
There are those who love to be photographed. You can find them “photo bombing” frames where they have no business to be in. But they are there, smiling sheepishly.
A friend had invited me for dinner to his house. I went over around 7:30 in the evening. We gossiped for about an hour and then sat down for dinner.
In an interaction with The Statesman, the award-winning artist talks about Immerse Fellowship, a pioneering initiative dedicated to empowering emerging Indian artists and curators.
The Progressive Art Gallery in Dubai has set up an exhibition entitled - "Intertwined: Revisitation of the Indian Art Narrative," showcasing the theme of art as protest, especially in the context of contemporary India.
Meet Nigerian-origin rapper -- Yung Sammy. The singer, who has been living in India for more than 15 years now, is slowly and gradually creating a loyal fan base for himself.
In a telephonic conversation with The Statesman, he reflected on his journey both on and off stage during the tour.
The panel consisted of moderator, writer, and translator Poonam Saxena; the editor of the book, Rakhshanda Jalil; and contributing writer Mridula Koshy. Together, they explored Delhi’s ever-changing identity through the lens of the book.
