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Why Is Japan a Jazz Paradise—or—Why the Japanese Feel at Home in Jazz?
Why is Japan such a jazz-loving nation? No other country has reissued so many classic jazz albums as Japan. From Blue Note to Riverside to Prestige, masterpieces are constantly being revived—remastered with pristine sound, released in exclusive...

Ramayana: India’s Greatest Story Gets Its Grandest Retelling
The anticipation has reached fever pitch. With the release of a jaw-dropping visual teaser, the upcoming film Ramayana has lit a blazing trail of excitement across the indian cinematic landscape. And if first impressions are anything to go by,...

I went to the F1 paddock at the British Grand Prix and it was like stepping into another world
I was just a child when I first remember coming downstairs in the family home on a Sunday afternoon to find the TV on and my dad engrossed watching grainy images of the oddest looking cars driving round and round a track with Murray Walker...

Taemin of SHINee apologizes for tone-deaf earthquake comment in Japan livestream
Taemin, a member of SHINee, has issued a formal apology following backlash over his remarks about a recent earthquake in Japan. On July 5 (KST), after performing at Show! Music Core in Japan at Belluna Dome, Taemin hosted a livestream with fellow...

Behind the music - Crow Black Chicken
Cork-based blues rock trio Crow Black Chicken have released their new album, Ghost Dance. We asked the band's drummer Gev Barret the BIG questions . . . We need your consent to load this Spotify contentWe use Spotify to manage extra content that...

India set England daunting target of 608 after declaring at 427/6 in Edgbaston Test
Cricket News India set a daunting target of 608 runs for England in the Edgbaston Test match on Saturday after declaring their second innings on 427/6. Gill smashed his 8th Test hundred. (Photo: X) New Delhi: India set a daunting target of 608...

British GP: Max Verstappen to start on pole at Silverstone
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the British Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri alongside on the front row. McLaren's Lando Norris qualified third with Mercedes' George Russell...

OnePlus Buds 4 India launch confirmed for July 8: Specs and features revealed
OnePlus is set to launch the Buds 4 alongside the Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 on July 8th. Key features include dual DAC units, LHDC 5.0 audio codec, 3D spatial audio, and up to 55dB adaptive ANC. OnePlus Buds 4’s key features have been revealed ahead of...

AI hailed for 'kind' response to daily complaints but Japan expert warns of dependence
An introduction to ChatGPT is seen on a smartphone screen in Tokyo in this photo taken July 1, 2025. (Mainichi) TOKYO -- More people are turning to generative artificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT to vent their frustrations and have them...

Absorbing music for difficult times
Louis Sharpe conducting. Photo: Martin Ollman Music / The Armed Man, Canberra Choral Society and the National Capital Orchestra, conducted by Louis Sharpe. At Llewellyn Hall, July 5. Reviewed by ALANNA MACLEAN. This splendid program that filled...

‘Women were grabbed and dragged away like sacks’ – a history of British protest in pictures
Duncan Campbell on the power of protest From the suffragettes at the start of the last century to Reclaim the Night in the 1970s; from the battle of Cable Street against the British Union of Fascists in 1936 to the Anti-Nazi League marches four...

Why personal tech must serve multiple roles in today’s Indian homes
In the fast-evolving landscape of Indian living, the concept of a "home" has undergone a dramatic redefinition. No longer just a place of rest, Indian homes today double as offices, classrooms, theatres, and even fitness studios. This...

This Is Why The Airbus A380 Made A Comeback At British Airways
From its home at London Heathrow Airport, British Airways continues to operate a fleet of 12 Airbus A380s, supporting its extensive international network, operating flights to the United States, Africa, and Asia. BA continues to operate the Airbus...

French Film Review: En Fanfare
This poignant film traces a music conductor’s journey to reconnect with his estranged brother after a life-altering leukemia diagnosis. Thibaut Desormeaux (Benjamin Lavernhe) is an internationally renowned conductor who collapses during a...

PM Modi lands in Brazil for BRICS summit, interacts with Indian diaspora (WATCH)
“Members of Brazil’s Indian community gave a very vibrant welcome in Rio de Janeiro. It’s amazing how they remain connected with Indian culture and are also very passionate about India’s development!,” PM Modi said in a tweet. Rio de Janeiro:...

America's Happiest Place For Retirees Is Officially This Underrated Destination
Retirees deserve the best life they can have after enduring decades of hard work, and it also means retiring in America's happiest place, an underrated destination that's often overshadowed by flashier retirement hotspots, including Florida and...

Why the Indian diaspora abroad cannot empathize with the cacophony of linguistic and religious chauvinism back home
The Indian diaspora today hails from every nook and corner of the country and has dispersed across vast oceans, cultures, and continents. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the nation of Trinidad and Tobago, where he was welcomed...

India News | Minister Clears Loan of Latur Farmer After Video Showed Him Pulling Plough
Latur, Jul 5 (PTI) Moved by the video of a debt-hit farmer pulling a plough all by himself to till his field in Maharashtra's Latur district, state minister Babasaheb Patil on Saturday cleared his outstanding loan of Rs 42,500, an official release...

Hoosiers celebrate America’s 249th birthday with a bang
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It started with music. Hoosiers gathered downtown at the American Legion Mall for the third annual Fourth Fest. There was dancing and a little bit of fun. Hoosiers wore their red, white, and blue to celebrate Independence...

World News | PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome in Brazil, Interacts with Indian Diaspora
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro for a four-day visit to Brazil during which he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and...