Kolkata Music scene attracts diverse audiences

Kolkata

Kolkata: Kolkata, often referred to as the cultural capital of India, has a rich and diverse musical heritage that reflects its historical and cultural evolution. The city’s music scene is vibrant and multifaceted, encompassing classical, folk, contemporary, and experimental genres. Here’s a detailed look at the culture of music in Kolkata: Classical Music Hindustani Classical Kolkata has been a major hub for Hindustani classical music, nurturing many great musicians and vocalists. The city is home to prestigious institutions like the Sangeet Research Academy and Rabindra Bharati University, which have played…

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Dividing Kukis and Meiteis against fabric of India – Bimol Akoijam

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Imphal: A Bimol Akoijam, the Congress candidate for the Lok Sabha election, said that dividing Kukis and Meiteis geographically in the violent state of Manipur in the name of “safety” is against the “very idea” of India and need to be denounced from left to right. According to Akoijam, an assistant professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University’s School of Social Sciences, the two groups will have to coexist and cooperate as long as they are both citizens of the nation. The 57-year-old Akoijam’s remarks coincided with calls for a separate government…

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