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Man held for assaulting woman artist with metal rake in Kochi

Salim Kumar: a mimicry artiste par excellence before taking over the film arena

The art brought Salim Kumar fame and made him a sought-after performer in the famed Kalabhavan troupe and in foreign shows; it paved the way for his entry into the film industry

Lady Gaga's tattoos explained: Stories behind her iconic ink

Lady Gaga's body is a living testament to her life's journey, with each tattoo narrating profound personal experiences. From her first treble clef to tributes for David Bowie and John Lennon, these markings chronicle love, survival, and artistic passion. Her left side, a deliberate choice, holds these stories, a permanent diary etched in ink.

Salim Kumar: a mimicry artiste par excellence before taking over the film arena

The art brought Salim Kumar fame and made him a sought-after performer in the famed Kalabhavan troupe and in foreign shows; it paved the way for his entry into the film industry

Ex-minister Aroop Biswas’s brother held in alleged extortion in Tollygunge film industry

Swarup Biswas, the former president of the Federation of Cine Technicians & Workers of Eastern India (FCTWEI), was arrested based on an FIR lodged by the female make-up artist who accused him of blacklisting her for two years and asked for money and sexual favour to get work

Bengal Ex-Minister's Brother Arrested In Extortion Case After Make-Up Artist's Complaint

The complainant also accused Swarup Biswas of extorting several lakh rupees from her through intimidation and threats.

Artist K.V. Dayanandan remembered

Exit Ranveer, enter a clearer picture for artist exit

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album Released: Full 18-Track Lineup Revealed

FIFA has unveiled the 18-track Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, the largest music project ever linked to the tournament. Featuring global stars such as LISA, Shakira, Future, Tyla, The Rolling Stones and Burna Boy, the album aims to unite fans through music and football. Several songs are already available, while many artists will perform during Countdown Concerts and opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States. The project also forms part of FIFA’s wider entertainment strategy ahead of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show.

The Hindu Huddle 2026 — Art as a mirror to a world in transition

To be moderated by Narayan Lakshman, Opinion Editor of The Hindu and Curator of The Hindu Huddle, the session will feature artists Seema Kohli, Shilo Shiv Suleman, and art collector and founder of Bengaluru’s Museum of Art and Photography Abhishek Poddar

Artisans behind Telangana’s iconic Pochampally Ikat are coming to Hyderabad

Ministers, ambassadors, artists to join The Hindu’s Huddle in June

This edition will discuss topics such as role of regional parties in strengthening India’s democracy, diplomacy in times of conflict, women’s representation in Parliament, and India and China’s role in shaping a new global order

Artist-in-Residence initiative launched in Shivamogga

Yugashri S.A., a visual artist and art promoter, has launched Aaspada Art Space in Shivamogga. She wishes to conduct many programmes to promote art in the city

Rubio set to testify before Congress for first time since US-Iran war amid scrutiny over Trump's diplomatic efforts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face congressional scrutiny over the Iran war, growing bipartisan concerns about its costs, and the Trump administration's foreign policy. Lawmakers are also expected to question Rubio on escalating tensions with Cuba.

India gets its first AI music company

India's first AI-powered music company PaRa Music launched on Tuesday, offering a model designed to help original Indian music reach larger audiences across the country and worldwide, but does not create its own music.The music venture combines human-created music with proprietary AI-led market intelligence to guide catalogue development, distribution, and monetisation of music. It is backed by a funding from a consortium of angel and institutional investors led by Apollo Growth Capital and plans to build a catalogue of 40,000 songs over the next four years across film and non-film music, spanning Hindi and regional languages.Tapping one of the world’s largest music markets, PaRa is aiming to bridge the gap between audience demand and effective discovery, particularly for regional and non-film music. With the industry projected to reach Rs 7,500 crore in 2028, estimates point to continued expansion in both streaming and recorded music revenues.Para Music has deployed a model "ParaMeter" as its in-house AI Chief of Music Intelligence who does not create music.This AI brain analyses audience signals across platforms and geographies to identify emerging demand, guide investment decisions, and support smarter catalogue and release strategies. The approach is intended to improve discovery and market fit while keeping music creation firmly in the hands of artists, composers, and songwriters.The venture is planning to build its business around the premise that original Indian music should have a stronger path to audience reach and long-term monetisation. It combines human creativity, institutional capital with data-led decision-making to support catalogue creation, targeted distribution, and diversified revenue opportunities for creators and rights holders.It further aims to partner with central and state governments to support music-led cultural, creative, and economic initiatives across India.PaRa Music is entering a broader market in which music rights and catalogues are increasingly viewed as long-term assets, with global investment activity expanding across recorded music and related rights. It adds volume to India’s national music arena through a technology-led approach and a professional team aiming to build Indian music IP for the world, ensuring creators achieve stronger commercial outcomes and capture greater long-term value.“India has one of the world’s richest and most diverse music ecosystems, yet much of its potential remains untapped. PaRa Music was founded to unlock this opportunity through technology, data, and strategic investment in Music IP," said founder Rashna Pochkhanawala.As the global recorded music market moves towards $200 billion by 2035, Pochkhanawala believes that India is poised to become a major growth engine.“We rarely encounter opportunities where a large market, a proven business model, and exceptional leadership converge so clearly. India’s music economy is entering a period of unprecedented growth, and we believe Music IP will be one of the defining asset classes of the next decade," said Johri, Company Spokesperson - Apollo Growth Capital.

Quote of the day by Mark Ruffalo

Actor Mark Ruffalo, honored for environmental activism, shared a powerful message at Dickinson College: embracing the unknown fuels personal and artistic growth. He urged stepping outside comfort zones, facing fears like failure, and taking leaps of faith to foster resilience and achieve goals. Ruffalo's insights encourage bold action, emphasizing that growth stems from venturing into uncharted territory.

Diljit Dosanjh on headlining London’s Wembley Stadium

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh will perform at London's Wembley Stadium on September 12, 2026 — a first for South Asian artists. Announcing it at his Toronto show, Diljit called it historic, emotionally recalling his mother's belief in him, though she'd never heard of Wembley.

Faultlines deepen within Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes

Actor Ansiba Hassan is unlikely to appear before the executive committee on Monday (June 1, 2026) to submit the evidence as she has asked for setting up an independent panel

Anthropic CEO, who warns of AI-led mass layoffs, calls them a necessity

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has shifted from just warning about AI-driven job losses to insisting the policy response to them is a bipartisan necessity. Speaking to WSJ at Davos, the man behind Claude said "ideology will not survive the nature of this technology." His comments arrive as Anthropic chases a reported $900 billion IPO valuation and as rivals like Demis Hassabis and Yann LeCun openly question his doomsday framing.

Quote of the day by Elvis Presley: ‘You only pass through this life once, you don't come back for an encore’

At its heart, the quote reminds people that life is not a rehearsal. Unlike a performance where an artist can return to the stage for an encore, human beings get only one opportunity to live their lives.