#live kannada news

[indianexpalert]

Kannada and culture officer visits Pampa Smaraka Bhavan | Hubballi News

Annigeri (Dharwad district): Assistant director of Kannada and culture department Kumar Bekkeri visited the Adikavi Pampa Smaraka Bhavan in Annigeri on Wednesday and inspected the condition of the building and its surroundings. TOI had published a special report on the lack of facilities at the Bhavan and its poor maintenance. Dharwad deputy commissioner, responding to the report, had directed…

[aranyaani]

the slow deterioration of the Kannada language is getting really hard to see. people are no longer capable of speaking proper kannada. spelling and grammar mistakes on sign boards and even books and novels. thuggish language on news channels. A couple of days ago I was watching dasara procession live and the commentary was so bad. man didn't know half of the words of kannada. at one point he literally said 'eshtu virajamana agiddare' which literally translate to 'how much she is seated'. bitch who is gonna add the adjective there? your thatha?? why is everyone suddenly like this? why am I suddenly seeing so many mistakes?

[celestesinsight]

I recently watched Salaar!

It was recommended by Netflix and I decided to give it a try. I didn't think I would like the movie though. It's not like I don't enjoy dystopian stories or action movies. But the movies involving mindless violence, hypermasculinity without any proper story and context put me off.

But I was intrigued by the intro and the dynamics between Deva and Varadha. Deva held a live wire to get Varadha's nose-ring back. In the next scene Varadha protected Deva and his mother by giving up his territory. And not just any territory, but his biggest territory. It showed the regard both of them hold for each other. Then the whole 'Salaar' lore is narrated by Baba and Varadha calling Deva, 'his Salaar'. I couldn't wait to watch more of their interactions.

Hence, you all can imagine my disappointment when the next scene wasn't about them, but the story of an Odia movie named 'Agastya'. I had watched it years ago and knew that it was a remake of a Kannada movie. I haven't watched the original movie though.

I persisted through the first half of the movie with a hope of seeing Deva and Varadha onscreen again. Tbh, the first half was not that bad with the mystery behind Amna and Deva's behaviour, the 'Prathi Gaadhalo' song and Radha Rama-Obulamma co-dependent relationship.

And I don't have words to describe the second half of the movie. I can only say, I am completely obsessed with 'Deva and Varadha'.

I am not someone who's into homoerotic movies/books. Simply because, I have a history crushing on fictional characters and love to imagine myself in place of the heroines. Or if I don't like the heroine's character, I imagine a new story with an OC.

But something about the relationship of these two characters, has me hooked.

I have already watched the movie in Telugu, Hindi and now watching it in English. I think I am going to watch it in all languages. The only movie I had watched in all languages was 'Bahubali 1 & 2.' I will definitely not stop until I have analysed each and every scene, character and relationship.

I will definitely be disappointed if in the second part, they will make Aadhya a love interest of Deva. I know, Indian Cinema hasn't evolved enough to show 'Deva and Varadha' as a couple. But showing their happy ending with 'legendary atoot dosti' is enough for me. But I can never imagine Deva choosing Aadhya over Varadha. That would be an offence.

I can't wait for the second part to be released. And do tag me when you all write fanfictions/posts on 'Salaar'.

[a1bestwebsitedevelopernearme]

HVAC Contractors in Naperville Illinois Chicago

#hvacmaintenance #aurora #naperville #illinois

India Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Services

With over 20 years of industry experience, India Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration is the service company to call.

Committed to delivering on the best customer care, you can expect a hassle-free, professional, and transparent experience when choosing India Heating for your heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation needs.

Phone: +16308429754

FINANCING OPTIONS

SCHEDULE YOUR SERVICE

GET ESTIMATE FROM US

Cool Head in the Summer and Warm Heart in the Winter.

HVAC Services

Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Services

Cooling

Heating

Air Quality

Our Mission & Values:

Our mission at India Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration is to respond to our customers’ heating and cooling needs as if they were our own. About Us Since 2003, India Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration have provided services in the Chicago region. Since we completed our first project, the industry has seen significant change, but we remain dedicated to offering the greatest products and top-notch customer service, and we always will be.

When seeking HVAC services, we invite you to choose India Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Services Based in Aurora, the company India Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration provides heating, air conditioning, and commercial refrigeration services.

Only the best HVAC professionals are employed by India Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration to repair or replace your heat pump, ductless mini-split, boiler, walk-in cooler, water heater, and air conditioner.

As a result, you can be confident that you’ve found the appropriate place when you search for “A reputable HVAC business nearby.”

India Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration services all HVAC and refrigeration major brands.

AMC – Maintenance & benefits

AMC of your HVAC system is essential to ensure that it is running efficiently, safely, and reliably throughout the year. Regular maintenance can help improve energy efficiency, increase lifespan, improve indoor air quality, reduce repair costs, and increase safety.

An annual maintenance check-up typically includes an inspection of the system, cleaning of the system, lubrication of moving parts, testing of the system, and recommendations for repairs or upgrades.

AMC CONTRACT

Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Services Community Involvement Community Involvement India Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration holds the community we serve in high esteem. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of those who call our service area home. We take pride in being associated with the Chicago Andhra Association and the Vidyaranya Kannada Kuta, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and diversity of cultures. When you contact us,

We can communicate with you in English, Urdu, and Hindi,

Google rating score:4.9 of 5

Cities We Service

Alsip

Aurora

Bartlett

Batavia

Bloomingdale

Bolingbrook

Darien

Glendale Heights

Hanover Park

Montgomery

Naperville

New Lenox

North Aurora

Oak Brook

Oswego

Plainfield

Rolling Meadows

Romeoville

Schaumburg

Shorewood

St. Charles

Streamwood

Tinley Park

Warrenville

West Chicago

Yorkville

Schedule Service Get Your Estimate Financing Options HVAC Company in Aurora Ilinois Proudly Serving Aurora, Naperville, and Bolingbrook

HVAC Contractors in Naperville

Schedule Your Appointment Today!

Phone +1(630) 842-9754

Aurora, IL 60503

Hours Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Since 2003 INDIA HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION

[anhxdonia]

MAHARTH PRASAD CHANDRASEKHAR. “ i must know. ”

[ SENDHIL RAMAMURTHY, 50, CIS MAN, HE/HIM ] Welcome to Antioch, MAHARTH PRASAD CHANDRASEKHAR ! Local sources report that you’ve been in town for 2 WEEKS and are known to be CHARMING yet EVASIVE. Others have dredged up rumors that you’re involved in THE VAMPIRE OF ANTIOCH as a SUSPECT, but most know you for your work as the new PROFESSOR OF COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS at ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY.

Character Name. Danish Maharth Prasad Chandrasekhar / ದಾನೀಶ ಮಹಾರ್ಥ ಪ್ರಸಾದ ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್ Nickname(s). Danu, Som, Maha Face Claim. Sendhil Ramamurthy   Birthday.  October 27, 1974 Place of birth. Mysuru, Karnataka State, India Sexuality. Fluid Zodiac. Scorpio (Western), Tula/Libra (Vedic), Mīna (Rasi), Purva-Bhadrapada (Nakshatra) MBTI.  ESTP-A Moral Alignment. True Neutral Occupation. Professor of Comparative Religions, Adjunct Lecturer on Social Anthropology and Folklore Place of work. Antioch University Subplot affiliation. The Vampire of Antioch  3 positive traits. Affable, Passionate, Social 3 negative traits. Inquisitive, Distractable, Mercurial  Languages. Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and English in his everyday life. Latin, Aramaic, Hebrew, Arabic, and Koine Greek for academic studies. Love language. Expressing — gift-giving, words of affirmation; Receiving — physical touch, words of affirmation

BIOGRAPHY.

! TW: death, religious intolerance, political assassination, references to violence, discrimination.

The fifth child and youngest son of a prominent Mysuru politician and cabinet member, he was born Danish Prasad Chandrasekhar—a proud expression of his Kannadiga and Tamil heritage and his family's Muslim upbringing. Days were filled with the scent of old, well-loved books and fine tea, a quiet peace shared by the big family. The Chandrasekhars were well-off, surrounded by art and culture. They had everything, no, more than everything they needed and never looked outward. Therefore, they were, in essence, cut off from the world around them. Foolishly, Danish believed their way of living would be eternal.

Therefore, the Chandrasekhars never noticed the warning signs. Figuratively spritzed perfume over the smoke that came in the form of angry letters stuffed in mailboxes. And on a hot night in April, when Danish was away at a youth camp, his family and home were all lost to a raging fire set by a fringe group of dissidents following a contested election. Days after the tragedy, the six-year-old was taken in by an aunt on his mother's side. She was a Classics professor at Bangalore University and a practicing Hindu, and she legally changed his name to Maharth in her misguided idea of 'protection.'

Confused about the warring wills of his beloved nation and nursing a trauma he could not understand as a child, Maharth grew up in a religious household but socially became secular as he delved into learning about the various belief systems around him. He'd been gifted as a child, not only in learning languages but also in the connections of his birth, and his acceptance into the University of Oxford was all but guaranteed.

Maharth was a definite scholar, embracing academia with a matchless love that his peers, many talented beyond their years but still impetuous with youth, couldn't understand. Stranger still was Maharth's proclivities. Upon achieving his Master's in Comparative Theology at Oxford and bearing the unofficial title of an academic darling of the presses bearing the acclaimed name of his education, the newly minted professor chose fellowships in schools far from the eyes of the elite. Maybe he'd give a lecture at York or a semester at Harvard, but Maharth was more than content with setting up an office in the backwoods of America one day and the steppes of Siberia the next.

As years passed, Professor Chandrasekhar's disappearances and reappearances became part of his mystery, an appealing asterisk on the famous educator's magnetic persona. So no eyebrows were raised, and questions caught at the helm of one's throat when the eccentric intelligentsia took up a residency at Antioch University in southern Oregon. A man as odd as Maharth would be a perfect fit with a place as infamously strange as Antioch, they thought, oblivious to how correct they'd be in their assumptions.

& THE VAMPIRE OF ANTIOCH.

The victims of the case have been past and present students of Maharth's classes. This information is not public knowledge.

MISC. HEADCANONS.

enjoys fine teas and has shipped in his personal cupboard filled with porcelain teacups and mugs, has a sweet tooth but only indulges on thursdays, is a vegetarian and a half-decent cook but opts for leftovers, currently resides in a short-term rental villa at verdant hills thanks to a generous friend-of-a-friend-of-a-friend-slash-benefactor, annotates all of his books with pen (and thus can never donate them to a library or give them away), and checks his astrology readings weekly.

WANTED CONNECTION. ( ASSAM. ) ANTAGONISTIC/ROMANTIC.

VIBES: Hannibal-lite, cat-and-mouse games, visitations without a warrant, pet names uttered between sips of tea.

[ Though Maharth is the supposed newcomer in town, he has a surprising wealth of knowledge about Antioch, specifically the case of the Vampire of Antioch. Though on the surface, there doesn't seem to be a connection between the professor and the case victims, upon closer inspection, there's something that doesn't add up... your muse decides to investigate — blatantly? covertly? — and Maharth is very willing to cooperate. After all, the pursuit of knowledge is key to one's self-discovery and enlightenment. ]

MID 40s+, catered to anyone interested in the vampire of antioch case. the romance angle is up to chemistry, but the underlying antagonism is the bedrock of this dynamic! — (2/2)

KANG KAI SOO; @kcngkai

ELINAM IKHLAS MANSARAY; @c1andest1ne

WANTED CONNECTION. ( DARJEELING. ) PLATONIC/MENTORSHIP.

VIBES: The Secret History, dark academia, midnight readings of sacred texts on the university lawns.

[ The new professor in town is making waves at Antioch University, with his classes reaching max capacity already in the first week of enrollment. His lectures are a hit with the youth, and some are even vying to be selected for the Professor's exclusive after-hour labs for hands-on, experiential learning. However, it is Maharth who ultimately decides, and whoever he accepts must meet some pre-requisites. ]

21+, students or auditors at Antioch University. — (0/4)

WANTED CONNECTION. ( KAHWAH. ) ANTAGONISTIC.

VIBES: The Departed (2006), sicko-to-sicko communication, laying dead flowers on the grave of your worstie, a chaste kiss on the side of a gun's barrel.

[ Whether it's a historical event or a chance encounter, both your muse and Maharth are aware of each other's secrets, which could shake up the town's status quo if revealed. However, the two are at a standstill since they are both firmly established in their roles, and their social circles only partially overlap. So even if they like to subtly hint at a revelation to the journalist or make a veiled threat, they know they won't get away with it without the other exacting swift vengeance. ]

35+, for anyone into wacky-zany toxicity of mutually assured destruction. — (0/1)

WANTED CONNECTION. ( NOON. ) FLIRTATIONSHIP.

VIBES: All of Us Strangers (2023), memories of the one who got away, finding fractions of the one in other people, tip-toeing dotted boundary lines.

[ It's said that "hurt people hurt hurt people," but can hurt people heal hurt people? Your muse and Maharth hit it off, and neither of them says why, though they know it reminds them of what love could've been. Part maladaptive coping mechanism and part feeling understood and seen for the first time, your muse and Maharth casually date and flirt, seeking escape and comfort with no strings attached. Although ignorance is bliss, and both are willfully ignorant, the town around them refuses to let them bury their heads in the sand. ]

MID 40s+, a doomed relationship considering what happens in this small town. — (1/1)

JOHN WEAVER; @godsunderfoot

WANTED CONNECTION. ( MASALA. ) PLATONIC/FAMILIAL.

VIBES: "wdyn uncle maharth is suspected of being a serial killer??? he got me tix to universal studios in orlando" :((((

[ Your muse has always known Uncle Maharth as a gregarious friend who spoiled you with gifts and praise. In town, Maharth is as friendly as ever, always there to listen to your troubles over sweets and tea. Your muse is aware of rumors going around, and while they doubt their veracity, it's hard to deny that Uncle Maharth is odd—weirder than what you remember as a child. Your muse starts to question if they truly know the man or if nostalgia is tinting their perception. ]

ANY AGE under 35, those who could be related to the Chandrasekhars, or have family in academia who are friends with Maharth. — (1/2?)

RESHIKA NIVANT DIVEKAR; @fatedghosts

PARALLELS & TROPES.

Hannibal (NBC Hannibal), Lestat de Lioncourt (Interview with a Vampire), Iago (Othello), Chase Young (Xiaolin Showdown, yes I am for real), Ryuk (Death Note). Affably Evil, Soft Spoken Sadist, The Corruptor.

MEMES.

! TW: nsfw humor, mentions of blood

[ mun note: as someone who is not of kannadiga or tamil heritage, i have relied on information from online resources. if anyone from these communities has constructive criticism for my portrayal of this character, please let me know. i am always open to learning! please note that any portrayals of dark content are not reflective of endorsements of the author. thank you! ]

[hrk4]

The year that was...

“Slippery slope. I carry a spare shirt, pretty soon I’m carrying spare pants. Then I’d need a suitcase. Next thing I know, I’ve got a house and a car and a savings plan and I’m filling out all kinds of forms.” —Jack Reacher (in Lee Child’s 2007 novel Bad Luck and Trouble)

For close to a year, I have been fortunate to be part of the Saturday morning conversazione that takes place in the office of Dr. S R Ramaswamy (SRR), who is more than a mentor to me. In one of the early meetings of 2023, SRR gave me his personal copies of two Jack Reacher novels (by James Dover Grant, who writes under the pseudonym Lee Child) and added with a smile, "I must warn you, these are addictive!"

A few days after that, I was going to be on a long train to Pune and had taken the novel with me. Even before we crossed the Karnataka border, I had finished reading the novel and cursed myself for not having brought the other one too (which was a result of my underestimation of my own reading speed). As soon as I came back to Bangalore, I raced through the other novel. When I returned the two novels to SRR, he gave me more. It had been years since I had read fiction and given that my day job involves reading, writing, design, and publication, I had forgotten the art of reading for pleasure. This gesture on SRR's part rekindled that spark. The flipside was that I started finding films and web series tiresome!

I mostly read Jack Reacher novels this year and what fascinated me the most (besides the intricate plots, value conflicts, and the edge-of-the-seat twists and turns) was the universal appeal of a character like Reacher who lives like a monk and fights like a tiger; even in the materialistic West the allure of a man who is detached and driven by a strong sense of dharma is irresistible. And that gives me hope.

#

Soon I will hit forty. Probably my best years are behind me but I like to believe that they are yet to come. To augment this belief, I lay out my plans for 2024 before getting into my recollections of 2023.

I have three short-term goals, which I wish to complete in the next six months: i. Organise my library ii. Simplify my wardrobe iii. Consolidate my finances and four lifestyle goals that I wish to continue through the year: 1. Exercise daily 2. Read more, and more varied books 3. Play the violin more 4. Avoid sugar and fried foods at all costs

Some of the books in the pipeline for this year are: A R Krishnasastri’s Kathāmṛta, a new edition of Bhāsa’s Svapna-vāsavadatta, D V Gundappa’s Jīvana-dharma-yoga translated by Raghavendra Hebbalalu and Sreelalitha Rupanagudi, Volumes VII and VIII of DVG’s Art Gallery of Memories, S R Ramaswamy’s Silhouettes of Excellence, Sripriya Srinivasan’s book on Pallava history for high school students, minor poems of Nīlakaṇṭha-dīkṣita, and Jayadeva’s Gīta-govindam, among others.

I'm also working on a few exciting projects with cousin Dr. Chandra Shekhar (a short stories anthology), my college classmate Sudarshan K A (on financial wisdom), and with my friends Ganesh Bhat Koppalatota and Neelakanth Kulkarni (curating the best of Kannada literature), and I hope that at least a few of these see completion by end of the year.

#

I was lucky to have a front row seat as the following books unfolded through the course of the year: Three volumes of DVG's Kannada writings in translation (Contemporaries of Vidyaranya, his writings on the two epics of India, and an anthology of his essays on poetics), Vols. V and VI of the Art Gallery of Memories by DVG, Śatāvadhānī Dr. R Ganesh's Kṣāttra: The Tradition of Valour in India, and Dr. L Subramaniam's Festival Beyond Borders, among others.

I was able to facilitate the publication of three books by family members: my mother's booklet of life-lessons titled Song of my Soul, my father's monograph on The Amazing Human Mind, and my great-uncle (Late) Sri S Rangarajan's mammoth 648-page memoirs titled It Happens as Ordained.

The highlight, however, was a little book that I co-wrote with Dr. Ganesh titled The Essential Sanatana Dharma.

In addition to working on a few books in 2023, I was also invited to give lectures on a variety of topics, some of which were at the insistence of Dr. Arathi V B who has often magnanimously offered me opportunities that are far beyond my ken. If my calculations are right, I must have given no less than eighteen lectures this year. Friends like Madhulika Srivatsa, Sagar Mehta, and Vani Anur invited me to their homes to give lectures to their family and friends, which were highly rewarding.

I had the singular fortune of addressing a large number of school children, teachers, young parents, devout Hindus, et al. on topics as varied as life skills to the essentials of Sanātana-dharma; from the importance of history and heritage to world musical genres (at an elders' enrichment centre); from Indian Knowledge Systems to the Art Gallery of Memories (series of lectures at the Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs); and on the Artha-śāstra, Mahābhārata, Bhagavad-gītā, and Śrīkṛṣṇa-karṇāmṛta.

#

For more than two decades I have been attending the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival (LGMF) organised by my guru Dr. L Subramaniam (along with his wife, Smt. Kavita Krishnamurti, who is the director of the festival); for some years, I was also active in the organising committee of the festival. Each edition of the LGMF has been a historic event and 2023 was no different. The upcoming tour is no less exciting with a remarkable orchestra from Kazakhstan visiting India.

Some of the other memorable events that I attended in 2023 include the third edition of Madanotsava organised by my good friends Nirupama and Rajendra, the eightieth birthday celebrations of Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam organised by Drishti Arts Centre, the fifth World Coffee Conference (thanks to my friend Ananth Bhatt), and a lovely eighty-fifth birthday celebration of my great-uncle Sri R Vasudevan that included a superb concert by the musician-surgeon of our family, Dr. Mukund Jagannathan.

#

Despite some challenges, the home situation was stable. My mother and my grandmother moved to an apartment next to my place and my father and brother regularly visit. I became one of the Trustees of our family trust and that means greater opportunity to help the community. I have also been involved in some consolidation of my finances so that I won't have to worry about money after 2024. I echo the sentiments of Jack Reacher in Gone Tomorrow (2009) — “I'm a rich man. To have everything you need is the definition of affluence.”

#

There are times when our family and friends perform an unexpected act of kindness that leaves us fumbling for words. My grandmother's younger sister, Smt. Shanti Rangarajan, aged 89, made a trip all the way from Chennai to Bangalore (with her daughter Deepta) to spend time with my mother on her 66th birthday, given that she was just recovering from her surgery and was home-bound.

When I was in Mumbai earlier this year, I happened to ping my BMS College classmate Anshuman Borah, who emigrated to UK some years ago. He immediately wrote back saying that he was in Pune to sell his flat. I had been in Pune that very morning; distraught at having missed catching up with him, I called him up to berate him for not telling me earlier. He immediately said, "I'll come to Mumbai tomorrow. Just send me your location and I'll be there to pick you up." Sure enough, the next morning he took a taxi from Pune all the way to Mumbai just to meet me. We had a nice lunch and spent five or six hours before he took a taxi back to Pune. (And there were times in college when we have shared a jhal mudi costing Rs. 10 because we had run out of cash!)

Anu and Chandra (technically my mother's generation but more like friends/cousins to me) generously offered me a carte blanche to pursue whatever projects I wish to, without fretting about the monetary implications. Their gesture has inspired me to work even more towards a larger cause, especially in the fields of culture, literature, music, and education, which are of common interest to us.

Prof. L V Shanthakumari has been a mentor-guru-adopted grandmother to me and many other friends. Earlier this year, she was visiting her younger son Sri Niranjana who lives across the town from her, in faraway Marathahalli. Our ancestral house in Halasuru is almost the mid-point between her house and her son's house, so I requested LVS madam to consider visiting us for lunch. She graciously agreed and visited us with Niranjana, who incidentally lived in the same neighbourhood many years earlier! My family and I were thrilled to host LVS madam and we spent a lovely afternoon together.

My cousin Arun was slated to visit India in August along with my aunt and uncle. I was planning to borrow my father's car so that I could take Arun around. Right at that time, my good friend Chandrashekhar told me, "I just bought a new car and there's the old one languishing in my place. Just take it and use it for as long as you want." Thanks to Chandru, I was able to drive around Arun and later had reliable transportation for myself, especially during some of the busy months of the year. After relying on public transport for more than a year, this came as a real boon.

#

My good friend Arjun Bharadwaj always teases me of excessively indulging in what he playfully dubs "Eating-Outing-Meeting." While I am an introvert by temperament, I often step out for these E-O-Ms for a dose of enrichment. Outside of my books and my music, I find nothing more enjoyable than a meaningful conversation with friends and savants.

It has been my great fortune to have come in contact with so many greats of our time—and in some cases, even dine with them and travel with them.

One of our Saturday morning meet-ups took place on Church Street with SRR taking us (Vighneshwar Bhat, Sandeep Balakrishna, Arjun Bharadwaj, and me) to Select Book Shop, which was started by a friend of his. Later he took us out to lunch and simply refused to let any of us pay.

Ambi (my uncle, Dr. Koti Sreekrishna) visited India earlier this year and even stayed with me for a few days. I had a great time with him, discussing everything from the ridiculous to the sublime—often through the course of a meal in a nearby restaurant. I also had the chance to drag two of my friends (Arjun and GS) to meet Ambi and his elder brother Kanna (my uncle, Sri K Srinivas) at their ancestral house. The conversations, mostly revolving around the the great epics of India, were memorable (with some of it secretly captured on video and clandestinely posted on Facebook by Ambi).

My cousin Arun visited India in August and stayed with me. It had been years since we had met and there was so much to talk about. It was really inspiring to see his focus and his ability to grasp new ideas. I introduced him to a bunch of my friends and we all had a memorable time. Cousin Anita could not visit and was sorely missed, but she had just had a baby (my second nephew, Jayanth).

Arjun and I visited Mysore to meet Dr. S L Bhyrappa, who graciously invited us to lunch with him. Following that, we proceeded to Pandavapura to meet Mr. Anke Gowda, who has the largest personal collection of books that I have seen (over 1 million books). We were thrilled to visit his library as he enthusiastically showed us around. He has been collecting books for some seven decades with his meagre salary, driven by intense passion and devotion to literature.

Through the course of the year, in addition to the regular meet-ups with my friends, gurus, and family, I had the opportunity to meet a host of interesting people: Sri Prafulla Ketkar (Chief Editor, Organiser), Sri Shivaswami (Bhagavad-gītā scholar), Dr. Manohar Shinde (Founder, Dharma Civilization Foundation), Dr. Shekhar Borgaonkar (my father's college classmate and old friend), Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran (musician-composer-educator), and the dedicated people who run Rashtrotthana Vidya Kendra at Hagaribommanahalli, among others.

#

It is a co-incidence that the year began with a trip to Ellora and just as 2023 came to an end, during the course of our Madhya Pradesh road-trip, the first destination was Ellora. It was wonderful to visit that puṇya-kṣetra twice in a calendar year.

In addition to visiting Solapur, Sambhajinagar, Pune, Mumbai, Karwar, and Chennai, I went to Valparai (Tamil Nadu) for our annual boys' trip, with more friends joining the fray:

I spent the last days of the year on the road: traversing 3,800+ kilometres (Bangalore-Ellora-Maheshwar-Indore-Ujjain-Vidisha/Sanchi-Udayapur-Khajuraho-Bedaghat-Bangalore) in nine days with five of my friends and a shoe-string budget.

Among the many highlights of the trip was visiting Ahalyabai Holkar Smarak at Maheshwar.

To see her humble dwelling and to contrast that with her unparalleled achievements was an inspiration. These are the real heroes of our land and it is a sin to forget them.

#

Sri C R Sathya, the grandson of Prof. A R Krishnasastri and a remarkable space scientist (and writer) in his own right died earlier this year. He had been a great support during the time I co-translated The Essential Mahabharata. Not many people know that the gentleman on the right side of this iconic photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson is C R Sathya:

A few other greats who breathed their last in 2023 include Sri Siddeshwar Swamiji; the great gamaki Sri Chandrashekar Kedilaya; Wayne Shorter, the legendary jazz saxophonist; Sri B K S Varma, the painter par excellence; and iconic filmmaker Sri K Viswanath. I had the great fortune of meeting and interacting with both B K S Varma and K Viswanath some years ago.

#

The changes around us end up affecting us in some way, directly or indirectly, unless of course we are really cut off and have isolated ourselves from society. In this vein, it might be instructive to broadly look at some of the events from 2023.

India has marched forward under the visionary leadership of Sri Narendra Modi, who has never failed to impress with his tireless striving for a better future.

India is now the most populous country with a host of internal problems, largely fuelled by predatory ideologies, be it the clashes between the Kuki and the Meitei or the Nuh violence or even the denigration of Sanātana-dharma, which is the most inclusive religio-philosophical system in the world. Despite this and some of the self-inflicted wounds to the economy, the country witnessed the manner in which challenges were masterfully met, be it the organisation of the spectacular G20 or the rescue of 41 miners trapped in the Uttarakashi tunnel, be it seamlessly shifting to the new parliament building or sending Chandrayaan III to the moon.

After the demonic attack that took place on October 7th, 2023, the world is slowly realising the danger of the bloodthirsty death cult masquerading as a religion. More and more countries are rejecting the pseudo-liberal ideologies of the left and are instead moving far right, which is also dangerous in its own way. Coupled with this, we are unsure of the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the future of humans. And somewhere amidst all this chaos, unknown men are quietly doing their work. And that brings me a great deal of peace.

#

Thanks for reading this far, and with this I wish you and your family a wonderful new year! I hope it will be filled with joy, good health, prosperity, and moments to cherish. May your dreams come true!

— Appendix

I wish to share some of the fantastic accomplishments of a few people in my circle. It is, as always, an ad hoc list that I have prepared on the spur of the moment. I might have missed out some but those that I have listed are certainly notable:

Brahmin Genocide is an important topic researched by Sri Balaji Mahalingam (who writes under the pseudonym Asi) that brings to the fore an injustice that has pervaded our society in the last couple of centuries and must be immediately rectified if Hinduism is to survive. The first edition of the book was sold out in just a few months and he is now working on the second edition.

The seventh century CE Sanskrit play Bhagavad-ajjukam was documented by Nirupama and Rajendra with support from Sudha Murty, Śatāvadhānī Dr. R Ganesh, Praveen D Rao, Arjun Bharadwaj, et al.—see the Introduction and the complete play (with subtitles).

Bhāratīya Kṣāttra Paramparā (Hindi translation by Prof. Dharmaraj Singh Vaghela) Earlier this year, when the book Kṣāttra was released, I gave a copy of the book to my uncle Prof. Vaghela. The very next day, he called me and said that it is an important book which must reach the Hindi heartland and offered to translate it into Hindi. Dr. Ganesh immediately gave his consent. In a matter of months, he finished the translation, which is now appearing on www.prekshaa.in as a series and will soon be published in book form.

My good friend and former colleague Arjun Bharadwaj has come out with two remarkable books this year: the first, titled Nayana-Savana (co-written with Śatāvadhānī Dr. R Ganesh), which is a creative appreciation of some of the major productions of the legendary Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam and the second, titled Indian Perspective of Truth and Beauty in Homer’s Epics, which is worthy of a D.Litt. no less.

S R Ramaswamy's latest work titled Sāhitya Sānnihitya is an anthology of book reviews and writings on literature.

Saṃskṛti is a reprint of a charming little book on culture with essays by littérateurs including Devudu Narasimha Shastri, A N Murthy Rao, A N Krishna Rao, Masti Venkatesha Iyengar, and C K Venkataramayya.

Prekshaa Pratishtana has brought out a lovely introductory video that summarises its vision and objectives. They continue to publish many books every year and maintain an ad-free online journal (www.prekshaa.in) with authentic content on Indian heritage for one and all.

My cousin Arun Prasad continues to do remarkable work with Ambuda, the online digital library for Sanskrit.

The best of Śatāvadhānī Dr. R Ganesh's writings in Kannada have been compiled in two volumes with the title Rāga-bhāratī.

Dr. G Sudesh Kumar, a close family friend, recently authored a coffee-table book titled History of Sri Parakala Mutt.

[bollywoodirect]

Today, we celebrate the birthday of a legendary figure in Indian music, Bappi Lahiri (born Alokesh Aparesh Lahiri), who was born on this day in 1952. Fondly known as Bappida, his legacy as a singer, composer, and record producer has left an indelible mark on the Indian music industry.

Bappi Lahiri was a trailblazer, known for changing the Indian music scene with his unique blend of synthesised disco music. His work in the 1980s and 1990s, particularly with film soundtracks, captured the hearts of audiences not just in Hindi cinema but Kannada films. His ability to merge Indian music with international sounds created a new wave of youthful, upbeat rhythms that resonated with listeners across generations.

In 1986, Bappi Lahiri's extraordinary talent was recognized by the Guinness World Records for an incredible feat: recording more than 180 songs in a single year. This achievement highlights his unparalleled dedication and passion for music.

His compositions for films like "Disco Dancer," "Namak Halaal," and "Sharaabi" are still celebrated today, known for their disco-style songs that brought a new energy to Indian cinema. Yet, Bappi Lahiri was not limited to disco beats alone; his repertoire includes a range of melodious songs from movies such as "Chalte Chalte" and "Zakhmee," showcasing his versatility as a musician.

Today, as we remember Bappi Lahiri on his birthday, we celebrate his extraordinary contributions to music and his enduring legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world. Happy Birthday, Bappi Lahiri - your music continues to live in our hearts.

What are your favourite Bappi Lahiri songs?

[linguisticsizfun]

The verb “to come” in Telugu

వచ్చు vattsu “to come” is an irregular verb in Telugu and here I will explain all its irregularities. Examples in modern Telugu will be given, as well as the historical reasons why it is like this. The historical data will be traced back to Proto-Dravidian, with comparative data given in other Dravidian languages. The comparative data will be taken from the Dravidian etymological dictionary (DED), with extra info added as needed.

As a learner of Telugu, I assume other learners are reading this, so first I will give all the forms of vattsu in its tenses, as well as participle forms. Firstly, the conjugation of “to come” in all tenses. From left to right: past, future/ non-past, present continuous.

నేను nēnu "I" - వచ్ఛాను vacchæːnu - వస్తాను vastānu - వస్తున్నాను vastunnānu

నువ్వు nuvvu "thou/ you" - వచ్ఛావు vacchæːvu - వస్తావు vastāvu - వస్తున్నావు vastunnāvu

వాడు vāɖu "he" - వచ్ఛాడు vacchæːɖu - వస్తాడు vastāɖu - వస్తున్నాడు vastunnāɖu

అది adi "she, it" - వచ్చింది vacchindi - వస్తుంది vastundi - వస్తున్నది vastunnadi

మేము mēmu/ మనము manamu "we" - వచ్ఛాము vacchæːmu - వస్తాము vastāmu - వస్తున్నాము vastunnāmu

మీరు mīru "you"/ వారు vāru "they" - వచ్ఛారు vacchæːru - వస్తారు vastāru - వస్తున్నారు vastunnāru

అవి avi "they" - వచ్ఛాయి vacchæːyi - వస్తాయి vastāyi - వస్తున్నాయి vastunnāyi

Negative tenses

The simple non-past negative, which can also be used for future, conjugates for all persons.

నేను nēnu "I" - రాను rānu

నువ్వు nuvvu "thou/ you" - రావు rāvu

వాడు vāɖu "he" - రాడు rāɖu

అది adi "she, it" - రాదు rādu

మేము mēmu/ మనము manamu "we" - రాము rāmu

మీరు mīru "you"/ వారు vāru "they" - రారు rāru

అవి avi "they" - రావు rāvu

The past negative is రాలేదు rālēdu "did not come" and it applies to all pronouns. Similarly, the negative continuous is రావటంలేదు rāvaʈamlēdu "is not coming".

The imperative is used when giving orders or requests. It is as follows:

రా rā (singular), రాండి~ రండి ra(a)ɳɖi (plural) “come”

negative imp. - రాకు rāku (singular), రాకంది rākaɳɖi (plural) “do not come”

“vattsu” is the dictionary form but it takes the form రా rā in some contexts. In Telugu, the root came from *var-cc-, with *-cc- being a past tense suffix (Krishnamurti, 2003, p. 298). The suffix is also attached to verbs ending in -yu in the past tense; చేశాను cēśæːnu "I did", వ్రాశాను vrāśæːnu "I wrote". Which is why the suffix does not feature in non-past tenses, like రా rā (imperative, infinitive), రాను (negative) "I will/do not come", రాలేదు rālēdu (past negative, made with infinitive +lēdu) "did not come", as they came from *var-a.

Now that the forms of the verb have been established, I will go over more of the linguistic details. Firstly, I took the entry from the DED and enhanced it with adding the scripts of each language, along with Proto-Dravidian info where found.

DED 5270 *vaH-r- "to come" > Ta. வா vā, வரு- varu-, Ma. വരിക varika, Ka. ಬರ್ bar, Te. వచ్చు vaccu, Go. waiānā, Kui vāva

This is because Telugu undergoes a rule of CVCV > CCVV, though it mainly applies when the second consonant turns to -r-. And in modern Telugu, for most words the consonant clusters are simplified so the -r- just disappears, unless it is vr- which becomes r-. More examples below:

DED 5372 "to live", *vāʐ > Ta. வாழ் vāʐ, Ma. വാഴുക vāʐuka, Ka. ಬಾಳು bāɭu, ಬದುಕು baduku, OKa. ಬೞ್ದುಂಕು baʐdunku, Te. బ్రతుకు bratuku "to live, life" (I think the Telugu word is a Kannada borrowing as v- > b- is a Kannada sound change, not Telugu)

DED 5263 *vari- > Ta. வரி vari-, வரை varai- "to draw", Te. వ్రాయు~ రాయు (v)rāyu "to write", Go. rasāna "writer", Kui vrīsa scratch, mark

DED 2149 *koʐ-V "tender, young” > Ta. கொழுந்து koʐuntu "tender twigs, leaves, shoots", கொழுமை koʐumai "beauty, fertility, plumpness", Ka. ಕೊಡ koɖa tender, Te. క్రొత్త~ కొత్త k(r)otta "new", Go. kōɽsānā to sprout, grow, Kui koɽgi newly sprouted, green, immature

Examples of VCV > CVV

DED 2559 *cil "not" > Ta. இல்லை illai "no", Ka. ಇಲ್ಲ illa "no, does not exist, there is not", Te. లే- lē "is not", లేదు lēdu "no", Go. sile, hill- "not be", Kui siɖa

DED 474 *ira-ɳʈ 2 > Ta. இரண்டு iraɳʈu, Ma. രണ്ടു raɳʈu, Ka. ಎರಡು eraɖu, Te. రెండు reɳɖu, Go. ranɖ(u), Kui rī

DED 502 *iʐi- "to descend" > Ta. இழி iʐi, Ma. ഇഴിക iʐika, Ka. ಇಳಿ iɭi, Te. ɖigu, Go. ḍigānā, Kui dīva

I added Gondi and Kui data since they are in the same branch as Telugu but so far I am inconclusive about the sound changes in them. I have not studied any Dravidian language apart from Telugu to be confident about saying things about them. Languages used:

South Dravidian

Ta. - Tamil

Ma. - Malayalam

Ka. - Kannada

South-Central Dravidian aka South Dravidian II

Te. - Telugu

Go. - Gondi

Kui

Notes

I used just “v” for the Proto-Dravidian and modern languages. It does get annoying that different books alternate v vs w, but I settled on using v. And they are supposed to make the same sound anyways, so it does not really matter.

The consonants ḻ, r̤, ẓ, which I wrote as ʐ correspond to the consonants in Tamil ழ, Malayalam ഴ, Old Kannada ೞ. Different sources write these in different ways, so I just wrote what aesthetically satisfies me.

Reference List

B.     Krishnamurti. (2003). The Dravidian Languages. Cambridge University Press.

B.     Krishnamurti, & J. P. L. Gwynn. (1985). A Grammar of Modern Telugu.     Oxford University Press.

Burrow,     T., and M. B. Emeneau. (1984). A Dravidian etymological dictionary. 2nd     ed. Oxford [Oxfordshire]: Clarendon Press. https://dsal.uchicago.edu/dictionaries/burrow/.

Fabricius,     Johann Philipp (1972). J. P. Fabricius's Tamil and English dictionary. 4th     ed., rev.and enl. Tranquebar: Evangelical Lutheran Mission Pub. House.

N.Učida,     B.B.Rajapurohit & J. Takashima. (2013). Kannada-English Etymological     Dictionary. Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and     Africa (ILCAA), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.

Reconstruction:Proto-Dravidian/wāẓ.     (2022, August 18). In Wiktionary. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reconstruction:Proto-Dravidian/wāẓ

ಬೞ್ದುಂಕು. (2022, July     5). In Wiktionary. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ಬೞ್ದುಂಕು

[fair-minded]

A Good day starts with Good FOOD!

Right, isn't it? People start their day with their morning breakfast, there arises the topic of whether the day is fine or not. Nobody wants their day without food, as we people are rushing our day only for this. Food is the only thing that every living creature lives in this world wants. It is the only thing that has no discrimination on gender, birth, age, place, rich or poor, upper/lower class, Good/bad, and what else, there is no sincere love than the love towards food. But there will be a special love for regional foods as well. Being an Indian, probably, most of the people even outside India will have the desire to taste South Indian Foods as it has the versatility of its style.

Let's take a look at South Indian Foods

The food varieties with a special culinary style of tradition, special rituals, the culture of serving, exclusive history for various dishes, healthy ingredients, and much more. South Indian foods hold the top position in this. These foods are a combination of Andhra style, Malabar style, Chettinad style, and Kannada style recipes. Most traditional of these are Kali, Keppai, Ditch millet, and Ragi tiffin etc., These are the common foods usually preferred by Indian people during the 60s and 70s. Even today, these are the main foods in some of the regions like rural villages, tribal areas, and hilly areas.

Little Bite on Health Concern

In Today's lifestyle, it is hard to believe that people live for more than 70 years. But our great-grandparents and grandparents would have lived for so many years like 80 to 90 years… Right? How come they could be so? Only Because of these healthy South Indian foods. They lived true to the words "Food is the greatest medicine ever". This is one of the best examples to prove that food varieties made in South Indian style are among the world's healthiest and tastiest as well.

Food TODAY!

Since the 1980s, people from different countries wishes to explore new varieties of different origins and different cultures. Nowadays, it is common in India that people wanted to try new styles of recipes and unique styles of preparation. For example, Let's take a popular dish 'Biryani', as it has various styles of preparation like Andhra style biryani, Malabar biryani, Hyderabadi biryani, Dum biryani, Awadhi biryani, Ambur biryani, Thalassery biryani, Beary biryani, etc. Even Rice choices also there for Biryani preparation such as basmati, Seeraga samba, Jeerakasala/Kaima, and so on. Visit our website www.pasiout.com to explore more varieties.

So, Every person will have their own choice and love for their favorite style of preparation. Even, vegetarian people also wanted to try new recipes in South Indian foods. Different restaurants like multicuisine, Chettinad, and pure veg have their menu in Vegetarian as equal to Non-vegetarian dishes. Thus, we could say that the mindset of people keeps on engaging in new recipes.

[chitram]

A one stop shop for all things entertaining in India

The the demand for Indian entertainment increasing, keeping up with your culture using live TV has been made easy. With this opportunity in place, it does not matter if you are in Germany or any part of Europe; you can now easily get to watch Indian TV channels with smooth streaming services. Kannada TV live, Malayalam TV HD, and other regional channels are broadcasting the best of entertaining programs to your door steps. This is how platforms such as Chitram TV, Chitram TV in Germany and ChitramTV Europe revolutionizing the TV viewing experience.

This is the Greatest Way to Watch Live Kannada TV.

Television programming from Indian is an area many Indian expatriates feel they are missing out on when living in another country. Services such as Kannada TV live enables viewers to follow Kannada soaps, reality shows as well as news without delay. These platforms guarantee that even when you are far away from your home you shall continue to listen to your preferred language and watch your preferred shows.

For those who want real Kannada programming, the channels which Kannada TV live offers are perfect because of the range of options presented.

This month you can get a taste of crisp quality with Malayalam TV HD.

Good news for Malayalam television fans! The Malayalam TV HD streaming platforms give you the real feel of watching TV in High Definition quality with no intermissions whatsoever. From Malayalam serials and movies to the news and current events, the High Definition streaming service makes a big difference.

Malayalam TV HD is especially helpful for expats living in Europe specifically because, it helps them to feel closer to home by delivering the best of Kerala entertainment directly to their homes.

Why Choose Chitram TV?

Chitram TV is perhaps the most trusted source to get Indian channels when one is living in a foreign country. This service has an even wider channel list as it provides the best way to watch your regional and national program list. Since Chitram TV allows you to watch live TV broadcast and programs on the same television, record them, or order to access on demand entertainment, it truly satisfies the needs of anyone who needs entertainment.

It is well known among the community of people of Indian origin due to its convenient navigational option, clear high-definition stream, and reasonably attractive two-tier pricing.

Tailored Services for Expats: ChitramTV Germany

ChitramTV Germany targets the Indian families living in Germany with local package victims that are favorable to Indian tastes. This platform is can provide all cricket matches going on around the world with the latest reality shows and even Indian typical drama.

ChitramTV Germany guarantees dependable connection and provides a number of regional channels that will let you watch your favorite shows. It is the one and only remedy for those Indian-lover people who have to live in Europe and do not want to lose touch with Indian entertainment.

[coliverentalhomes]

Moving to Bangalore? Top Things to Keep in Mind

Bangalore, the bustling tech capital of India, attracts professionals, students, and entrepreneurs from all over the country. While the city offers endless opportunities, adapting to its fast-paced lifestyle requires careful planning. Here are some key things to consider, especially if you’re exploring Colive rental accommodation options.

1. Find the Right Accommodation

Finding a place to stay in Bangalore can be overwhelming, but co-living spaces like Colive simplify the process. Colive provides fully furnished accommodations with modern amenities, making it ideal for those new to the city. Their strategically located properties near IT hubs and educational institutions save you commute time. You can also check Colive reviews to understand the experiences of current residents before booking.

2. Understand the Commute

Bangalore’s traffic is infamous. Choose an accommodation close to your workplace or college to avoid long hours on the road. Many Colive properties are located near public transport hubs, offering added convenience.

3. Weather and Wardrobe

Known for its pleasant climate, Bangalore doesn’t require extreme wardrobe changes. Keep light layers for cool evenings and a sturdy umbrella for unexpected rains.

4. Cost of Living

While Bangalore can be pricey, co-living spaces like Colive offer budget-friendly rental plans that include utilities and shared amenities like kitchens, gyms, and Wi-Fi. This helps you save without compromising on comfort.

5. Embrace Local Culture

The city is a melting pot of cultures. Be open to exploring local cuisines, learning basic Kannada phrases, and engaging in cultural festivals.

6. Community Living

Moving to a new city can feel isolating, but co-living fosters a sense of community. You can connect with like-minded individuals through events and shared spaces in Colive accommodations.

In conclusion, relocating to Bangalore is exciting but requires some preparation. With highly-rated co-living options like Colive, you can enjoy a hassle-free transition. Check online Colive reviews to make an informed decision and start your journey in Bangalore on the right note!

[officevalle]

How Regional Music Platforms Like Divo Music Are Changing the Game

In today’s rapidly evolving music industry, regional music is emerging as a powerful force, reflecting the cultural richness and diversity of local communities. As audiences increasingly seek authenticity and variety, platforms like Divo Music are stepping up to bridge the gap between independent regional artists and mainstream audiences. With their focus on promoting vernacular languages and unique music styles, regional music platforms are reshaping the music ecosystem, offering fresh perspectives and new opportunities for artists and listeners alike.

This article delves into the transformative role of platforms like Divo Music in the regional music industry, highlighting their influence on artists, fans, and the broader music business.

Why Regional Music Matters Regional music holds immense cultural significance as it preserves traditional art forms, dialects, and stories. Unlike mainstream music, which often caters to global tastes, regional music reflects the soul of a community, celebrating its distinct identity.

Connecting Audiences to Their Roots Regional music allows listeners to reconnect with their heritage, offering an emotional resonance often missing from commercial hits. Platforms like Divo Music emphasize showcasing music in regional languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, ensuring that these rich traditions reach a wider audience.

Fostering Cultural Diversity As global music markets become saturated with similar-sounding tracks, regional music provides a refreshing alternative. Platforms like Divo Music amplify cultural diversity, making it accessible for both local and international audiences who seek authenticity and originality.

The Rise of Regional Music Platforms The rise of regional music platforms is a direct response to growing demand. In the past, independent regional artists faced barriers to entry due to lack of resources and exposure. Today, platforms like Divo Music are changing that narrative.

Empowering Independent Artists Divo Music acts as a launchpad for regional artists, offering them the tools and resources needed to succeed in a competitive industry. By leveraging technology, these platforms ensure that talented musicians have access to distribution networks, royalty systems, and promotional support.

Technology as a Game-Changer With digital advancements, platforms such as Divo Music can connect artists with millions of potential fans. Music streaming apps, social media, and YouTube have created a level playing field where regional music can thrive alongside global hits.

The Role of Licensing and Monetization One of the key challenges for independent artists is ensuring they receive fair compensation for their work. Platforms like Divo Music play a crucial role in addressing this issue.

The Importance of Licensing Licensing ensures that artists retain control over their creations while earning a steady income. MLC roles and responsibilities highlight the importance of proper copyright management, a priority for platforms like Divo Music.

Monetization Opportunities Regional artists can now monetize their work through ad revenue, subscription services, and live streaming. Platforms like Divo Music are at the forefront of these innovations, helping artists maximize their earnings while maintaining creative independence.

The Role of Regional Music in the Global Market Regional music is no longer confined to local audiences. With the rise of digital platforms, it is gaining recognition on the global stage.

Global Reach Through Digital Platforms Platforms like music news India showcase regional music trends, helping them reach international audiences. Divo Music, in particular, has leveraged this trend by promoting its artists on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

Cross-Cultural Collaboration Regional music is also fostering cross-cultural collaborations, where artists from different countries and backgrounds come together to create something unique. This global recognition is helping regional artists achieve mainstream success.

Challenges Facing Regional Music Platforms While the growth of platforms like Divo Music is commendable, they still face significant challenges that must be addressed to sustain their impact.

Overcoming Language Barriers Regional music often struggles to break into mainstream markets due to language differences. However, the rise of subtitled music videos and lyric translations, as seen in tracks like jet are you gonna be my girl, offers a potential solution.

Competing with Global Giants Regional platforms must compete with global music streaming giants like Spotify and Amazon Music, which have larger budgets and resources. Despite this, Divo Music has managed to carve out a niche by focusing on regional content.

The Future of Regional Music Platforms The future of regional music platforms looks promising, with increasing investments, technological innovations, and audience support driving their growth.

AI and Machine Learning in Music Discovery Artificial Intelligence is becoming a valuable tool for platforms like Divo Music, enabling better music recommendations and improved user experiences. AI can help listeners discover regional tracks they might not have encountered otherwise.

Leveraging Social Media and Video Content Platforms are increasingly using social media and video content to promote regional music. The popularity of initiatives like bts full form in video demonstrates how video formats can engage audiences and amplify reach.

Conclusion Regional music platforms like Divo Music are reshaping the music industry, empowering independent artists, and promoting cultural diversity. By leveraging technology and innovative licensing systems, they ensure that regional music is not only preserved but celebrated. As listeners continue to seek authentic and unique sounds, the role of these platforms will become even more pivotal.

What’s your favorite regional music genre, and how do you think platforms like Divo Music can further amplify its reach? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

[bestiptvsolutions26]

Change your viewing experience with the best Indian IPTV provider in USA

IPTV services nowadays are easily user-friendly, thus making it easy to be able to stay connected with your roots even in the USA. Best Indian IPTV services are a part of the daily lives of the Indian communities in the USA as it allows them access to a wide range of entertaining options ranging from live TV, movies, and music, etc. It has content for every Bollywood blockbuster lover or even regional content. Best IPTV Solutions - Indian IPTV Provider in USA takes care of the demands of its users to ensure seamless streaming.

Why is an Indian IPTV in USA the Choice?

Though more so with regards to the increasingly trendy demand for culturally rich content along with diversities in how the contents are consumed; it's this Indian IPTV service that seems to grab attention these days. The traditional choice of cable or satellite service hardly seems to cut short this variety for the modern audiences. Thus, choosing from India any US-based Indian IPTV proves as a game-changer :

Access a wide range of channels on an Indian IPTV, ranging from Bollywood movies and regional news to music channels. View anything you want and watch the programs you desire as there is catch-up TV and movies-on-demand.

IPTV Services are usually very economical than traditional TV Subscription Services The IPTV can deliver you high-quality HD streams without causing many interruptions due to buffers.

Indian Channels on IPTV

Bollywood remains at the center of Indian entertainment, captivating viewers around the world with drama, music, and emotions. For fans in the USA, Bollywood IPTV channels are the ultimate entrance to all things Bollywood.

There's always a fresh movie or some classic hit being broadcast by these channels and exclusive premieres. This keeps the never-ending parade of movies to watch, be it Sony MAX, Zee Cinema, or Star Gold with the magic of Bollywood.

Bollywood IPTV features live streaming, curated playlists, and more than one language that make way for every individual to enjoy watching according to his or her choices and taste.

Indian IPTV Channels Varied for Everybody

Beyond Bollywood, Indian IPTV services have a tremendous collection of channels that may meet the taste of any one person. Tamil drama, Punjabi music, and Marathi news have found its place in Indian IPTV channels. See what these channels offer for you:

Regional Content: Regional entertainment channels in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and many more are now right at your fingertips. Watch sports such as cricket live kabaddi tournaments besides other matches Indian commentation

News and info: Be well updated on everything that goes on in India as aired on NDTV and news time, besides Aaj Tak news and other information networks from the Indian media Kids:  Amusement in every way on matters for the kids on the Indian channels

Viewpoint about the Best IPTV solutions here: In the ocean of IPTV services, Best IPTV Solutions stands as a trusted Indian IPTV service provider in the USA. The thing that sets them apart is the promise of hassle-free viewing to their customers. From a very user-friendly interface to excellent customer support, they are working for happy viewers.

The brand offers packages that provide access to the best-rated Bollywood IPTV channels and a huge list of Indian IPTV channels, so the whole family will be entertained. Best IPTV Solutions provides live TV or on-demand content with minimal disruption.

Benefits of Indian IPTV Services

Indian IPTV services have many advantages, especially for those staying away from their homeland. Here's how these services can enhance the entertainment experience:

Convenience: Enjoy your favorite shows and movies at any time on multiple devices. Cultural Connection: Stay abreast of Indian culture with regional language channels and Bollywood movies. Affordability: Pay for less, more value for the money. Customizable Packages: Pick what suits your taste

How to Choose the Best Indian IPTV Provider

With so many providers, it is really tough to choose the right one. Some tips to keep in mind are:

Content Variety: The provider should have a wide variety of Bollywood and regional channels. Streaming Quality: Look for HD streaming with minimal buffering. Device Compatibility: Ensure that the service works on multiple devices like smart TVs, smartphones, and laptops. Customer Support: Choose provider with excellent support to quickly solve technical issues. Lower Cost Plans: Compare offers for subscription plans and get the offer that does not compromise on quality.

For Indian communities in the USA, access to a trusted IPTV provider is not just a mode of entertainment but a bridge with their heritage. From Bollywood channels' IPTV options to local and sports content, India has come into the American living room through IPTV.

Best IPTV Solutions knows what makes its viewers unique and delivers an easy, high-quality viewing experience, quality, diversity, and value. Experience today the Indian world of IPTV channels and change your way of entertainment!

[musicvalla]

Anand Audio: Driving Kannada Music to Global Heights

In the vibrant and diverse landscape of Indian music, regional labels have played a crucial role in shaping local cultures and traditions. Among these, Anand Audio stands out as a beacon of Kannada music. For decades, this iconic label has been a vital contributor to the growth of the Kannada music industry, bridging the gap between regional melodies and global audiences. With the advent of digital platforms, Anand Audio has continued to evolve, embracing new opportunities to bring Kannada music to the forefront. In this article, we’ll explore the remarkable journey of Anand Audio, its impact on regional music, and how it has adapted to the digital age.

The Legacy of Anand Audio

Anand Audio was established with the mission of promoting Kannada music and cinema. Over the years, the label has built a reputation for producing high-quality music that resonates deeply with audiences in Karnataka and beyond. It is known for supporting both established and upcoming artists, ensuring that the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka is preserved and celebrated.

The label’s catalog is a treasure trove of memorable soundtracks, featuring collaborations with renowned composers, singers, and lyricists. Through its unwavering commitment to excellence, Anand Audio has become synonymous with Kannada cinema’s musical identity. From soulful melodies to high-energy dance tracks, its offerings cater to a wide range of tastes, reflecting the diversity of Karnataka’s music scene.

Adapting to the Digital Era

The rise of digital platforms has transformed the music industry, and Anand Audio has been quick to adapt. By leveraging online streaming services and social media, the label has expanded its reach beyond Karnataka, connecting with fans across India and around the world. Platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music have provided a global stage for Kannada music, enabling Anand Audio to share its creations with a wider audience.

In particular, Sony Music India has been a key player in bridging regional and global markets. While Sony Music focuses on mainstream Bollywood and international hits, Anand Audio has carved out its niche in the regional market, proving that there is a demand for culturally rich and authentic music.

Anand Audio’s YouTube channel has become one of the most popular destinations for Kannada music, with millions of subscribers and views. By embracing innovative strategies, such as releasing exclusive content and engaging with fans through comments and live streams, the label has stayed ahead in the competitive digital space.

Partnerships with Streaming Platforms

One of the most significant developments for regional labels like Anand Audio is the collaboration with global streaming platforms. The launch of Spotify in India in 2019 was a game-changer for the music industry, providing a platform for regional music to gain international visibility. Curious when did Spotify launch in India? It officially entered the Indian market on February 26, 2019, opening doors for artists and labels to connect with a global audience.

Through platforms like Spotify, Anand Audio has been able to showcase its extensive library to listeners worldwide. With curated playlists and targeted recommendations, Kannada music has found new fans, breaking the barriers of language and geography. This digital transformation has not only boosted revenue streams for Anand Audio but also allowed it to contribute to the growing recognition of Indian regional music on a global scale.

The Impact of Songwhip

For artists and labels alike, promotion is key to success in the digital era. Platforms like Songwhip have emerged as essential tools for sharing music across multiple streaming services. By creating a single, sharable link that directs listeners to various platforms, Songwhip has made it easier than ever for Anand Audio to connect with fans.

For instance, when Anand Audio releases a new song, it can use Songwhip to ensure that fans can access the track on their preferred streaming service. This streamlined approach to music promotion has allowed the label to maintain a strong online presence while catering to the needs of its diverse audience.

Challenges and Opportunities

Despite its many successes, Anand Audio faces challenges in a rapidly changing industry. Competition from other regional and national labels, as well as the proliferation of independent artists, has made it imperative for the label to constantly innovate. However, these challenges also present opportunities. By collaborating with other labels, such as Sony Music India, and exploring new revenue streams like live concerts and merchandise, Anand Audio can continue to thrive in the years to come.

Another key opportunity lies in the growing popularity of Kannada cinema. As more Kannada films gain recognition on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, the demand for high-quality soundtracks is increasing. Anand Audio is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend, given its extensive experience and strong industry connections.

The Future of Kannada Music

Looking ahead, the future of Kannada music appears bright, thanks in large part to the efforts of labels like Anand Audio. By nurturing local talent and embracing global trends, the label has ensured that Kannada music remains relevant and accessible. The integration of technology, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, could further enhance the music experience for listeners, offering personalized recommendations and immersive audio formats.

As Spotify and other platforms continue to grow in India, understanding who is the owner of Spotify can provide valuable insights into the vision driving these innovations. Spotify’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity aligns well with Anand Audio’s mission, creating a synergy that benefits both artists and fans.

Conclusion

Anand Audio’s journey is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance in the face of change. From its humble beginnings as a regional music label to its current status as a global ambassador for Kannada music, the label has consistently delivered excellence. By embracing digital platforms and innovative tools like Songwhip, Anand Audio has ensured that its rich legacy continues to thrive in the modern era.

For fans of Kannada music, Anand Audio remains a trusted source of soulful and authentic melodies. As the music industry evolves, one thing is certain: Anand Audio will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of regional music. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to Kannada music, there’s never been a better time to explore the incredible offerings of Anand Audio.

[samacharapp]

A woman died during the screening of Pushpa 2, a case was filed against Allu Arjun and Sandhya Theater

Taking the whole matter seriously, a case has been filed in which Allu Arjun has been held accused. Also, a case has been filed against the management of Sandhya theatre. A woman has lost her life in this case. A 9-year-old child had fainted.

A disturbing news is coming out for Allu Arjun's fans. Actually, the premiere show of the film 'Pushpa 2' was held at Sandhya Theater in Hyderabad on December 4. Allu Arjun reached there without informing anyone to meet his fans. In such a situation, people gathered in such a way to see their favorite actor that there was a stampede there.

Now taking this matter seriously, a case has been filed in which Allu Arjun has been held accused. Also, a case has been filed against the management of Sandhya theatre. A woman has lost her life in this case. A 9 year old child had fainted.

What was the matter?

Let us tell you that when Allu Arjun reached Sandhya Theater to meet his fans, the crowd present there became uncontrollable. In such a situation, there was a stampede among the people to get a glimpse of the actor, in which many people also got injured. Revathi (39), a resident of Dilsukhnagar, had come to watch a movie at Sandhya Theater with her husband and two children, Sri Tej (9) and Sanvika (7). As soon as Allu came there, there was a ruckus among the fans to see the actor.

The police immediately took the mother and son to Durga Bhai Deshmukh Hospital in Vidyanagar. There Revati was declared dead. Her son's condition is still critical. He has been transferred to KIMS Hospital in Begumpet.

When Allu Arjun was talked to about this whole matter, he said that he loves his fans very much. By saying this, Allu put forward his side. Fans enjoyed the midnight shows of the film in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. On social media, fans are making the scenes of the film viral from inside the theaters. Allu has done a mind-blowing dance wearing a sari. Critics have given a great response to the film. Fans are confident that this movie of Allu will earn bumper money.

Association expressed displeasure

Some people are raising objections on the timing of the film's shows. Shows of 'Pushpa 2' have been scheduled at 3 am in the cinemas of Hyderabad. Angered by this, the Kannada Film Producers Association wrote a letter to the Bengaluru District Commissioner. Shows of 'Pushpa 2' have been scheduled for 3 am in the cinemas. Displeasure has also been expressed over the price of the movie tickets. The price of the movie tickets is Rs 500, 1000 and 1500. The association says that these prices are also against the law. In such a situation, necessary action should be taken against the makers of the film.

News is originally taken from: https://bit.ly/4f0R0Eh

Samachar App: watch the live latest news of India and the world, business updates, cricket scores, etc. Download the Samachar App now to keep up with daily breaking news.

Like and Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

[musicverse11]

Shreya Ghoshal’s Global Impact: Taking Indian Music to the World

Shreya Ghoshal is a name that resonates with every music lover, not just in India but worldwide. With her soulful voice and an ability to deliver emotions through her singing, Shreya has become one of the most celebrated playback singers in Indian music. From being a small-town girl with dreams of making it big to becoming a global icon, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. This article delves into the incredible evolution of Shreya Ghoshal, exploring the milestones, challenges, and triumphs that have defined her remarkable career.

The Early Years: A Prodigy in the Making

Born on March 12, 1984, in Berhampore, West Bengal, Shreya was destined for musical greatness. Her family recognized her talent early on, and by the age of four, she was already being trained in classical music. Growing up in Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, she imbibed a love for traditional Indian music, which would later become the foundation of her versatile singing style.

Shreya’s parents played a pivotal role in nurturing her talent. Her mother often practiced with her, while her father, an engineer by profession, ensured she had the best training. She studied under her first guru, Mahesh Chandra Sharma, where she honed her classical skills and competed in numerous local competitions.

The Turning Point: Reality TV Success

Shreya’s life changed forever when she participated in the television reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa at the age of 16. Her soulful renditions on the show caught the attention of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who was looking for a fresh voice for his upcoming movie Devdas. Her performance on the show was so impactful that Bhansali personally reached out to her and offered her the opportunity to be the voice of Paro.

This was a defining moment for Shreya. The songs from Devdas, including “Bairi Piya,” “Dola Re Dola,” and “Silsila Ye Chahat Ka,” catapulted her to instant fame. She not only won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer but also proved her mettle as a versatile and emotive singer. The film’s soundtrack remains iconic to this day, with Shreya’s voice as one of its standout features.

Establishing Herself in Bollywood

Post-Devdas, Shreya became a household name, and there was no looking back. She worked with some of the most prominent music directors, including A.R. Rahman, Pritam, and Vishal-Shekhar. Her ability to adapt to various musical styles, whether it was a classical piece or a contemporary track, made her a favorite among composers.

Songs like “Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai” (Jism), “Teri Ore” (Singh Is Kinng), “Piyu Bole” (Parineeta), and “Sun Saathiya” (ABCD 2) further established her as a versatile artist capable of delivering hits across genres. Whether it was romantic ballads, peppy dance numbers, or soulful ghazals, Shreya’s voice became synonymous with perfection.

Conquering Regional and Global Music

One of Shreya’s unique qualities is her ability to sing in multiple languages. Over the years, she has sung in more than 20 Indian languages, including Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Malayalam. Her linguistic versatility has endeared her to audiences across India, making her one of the most sought-after playback singers in the industry.

Her global appeal was recognized when the state of Ohio, USA, declared June 26 as Shreya Ghoshal Day in 2010. This acknowledgment was not just a testament to her talent but also to her role in representing Indian music on the global stage.

Adapting to Changing Trends

As the music industry evolved with the advent of streaming platforms and independent music, Shreya adapted seamlessly. While she continues to dominate as a playback singer, she has also ventured into independent music projects. Her singles, such as “Tere Bina” and “Angana Morey,” showcase her versatility and willingness to explore new territories.

Shreya’s live performances have also become a significant aspect of her career. Her concerts, both in India and abroad, are known for their energy, emotion, and connection with the audience. These performances allow her fans to experience her magic in a more personal and intimate setting.

Accolades and Legacy

Shreya Ghoshal’s illustrious career is adorned with numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards, and several state awards. She has consistently been featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list, highlighting her influence in the entertainment industry.

However, her most significant achievement lies in the hearts of her fans. Her voice has been a constant companion for millions, accompanying them through moments of joy, love, heartbreak, and nostalgia.

Conclusion: An Enduring Icon

Shreya Ghoshal evolution from a small-town girl to a global music icon is a story of talent, perseverance, and passion. Her ability to adapt to changing times while staying true to her classical roots has made her a timeless figure in the world of music.

Even after two decades in the industry, Shreya continues to inspire young musicians and bring joy to her listeners. Her journey is a testament to the fact that with talent, hard work, and dedication, dreams can indeed come true.

To experience the magic of Shreya Ghoshal’s voice, explore her discography on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Follow her on social media to stay updated on her latest projects, and don’t miss the chance to attend her live performances for an unforgettable experience. Let her music inspire and accompany you on your journey through life.