Hafta letters: Spineless strongmen, selective outrage, and the need for a more diverse NL Drishti Bhattacharya Newslaundry · Mar 5
Hafta Letters: On ‘insensitivity’ of NL hosts, app issues, and advice for RaGa Anonymous Newslaundry · Feb 21
Hafta Letters: Birthday wishes for NL, appreciation for Manisha, ‘high quality’ TM Krishna discussion Raghav Newslaundry · Feb 14
Hafta 575: The Naravane book row, WaPo layoffs, and TM Krishna on ‘making democracy a culture’ This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by musician and author T.M. Krishna and defence analyst Ajai Shukla for a conversation that spans Parliament flashpoints, billionaire ownership in journalism, and the deeper cultural fight over India’s national symbols. Newslaundry · Feb 7
South Central 29: BJP’s Muslim messaging and can you really separate art from the artist? In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss the dichotomy of the BJP’s Muslim-messaging within India and abroad. In the second section, they also talk about whether art can be truly separated from the artist. Joining the discussion are The Wire’s editor Seema… Newslaundry · Jun 1, 2025
The evolution of TM Krishna: Justice through art and literature All the ruckus around an MS Subbulakshmi award being given to TM Krishna, outspoken Carnatic musician, appears to have doubled the sound of applause on Christmas Day when he performed as part of the annual conferences and concerts of the Madras Music Academy. Ever since March 2024, when the Music… Newslaundry · Jan 4, 2025
TM Krishna vs conservatives: The price of challenging privilege in Carnatic music TM Krishna has shook the world of Carnatic music, and his work has sparked important conversations about privilege, inclusivity, and the future of arts. He has been democratising the classical space by making it accessible to a wide range of people, including the audience and performers. He has also faced… Newslaundry · Dec 9, 2024
Hafta 478: TM Krishna awards row, Kejriwal’s arrest and PMLA Act This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pandey are joined by music producer and public health consultant Dr Aiswarya Rao. Newslaundry · Mar 30, 2024
Letters to The Editor — March 27, 2024 Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024
A dissonant chord in the world of Carnatic music All those invested in music and the arts, the Music Academy, the sabhas and the artistes must rise above their differences and enrich music through dialogue, debate and assimilation The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024
Stalin backs T.M. Krishna’s selection for Sangita Kalanidhi award 2024 Tamil Nadu CM praises T.M. Krishna for Sangita Kalanidhi award, defends him against critics, urges unity in music. The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024
Letters to The Hindu — March 23, 2024 Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024
Sangita Kalanidhi to T.M. Krishna | The Music Academy replies to vocalist duo Ranjani-Gayathri after they withdraw scheduled performance Sangita Kalanidhi to T.M. Krishna: Music Academy president N. Murali responds to vocalist duo Ranjani-Gayathri The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024
Sangita Kalanidhi award for T.M. Krishna, Nritya Kalanidhi for Neena Prasad Renowned carnatic vocalist T.M. Krishna to receive prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award in 2024 from Music Academy. The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024
The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024 Chennai | Urur Olcott Kuppam Vizha 2024 sees a celebration of rhythms, stories, and tradition Experience the vibrant Ururu Olcott Kuppam Vizha festival with music, dance, and cultural performances by the beach.
The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024 Literature a strong medium to unite society: CM The International Literature Festival of Kerala celebrates humanity through literature, featuring writers from around the world.
The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023 T.N. to launch diploma courses on villupattu and folk music Tamil Nadu govt. to launch diploma courses on villupattu and folk music at TN Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts Univ. CM M.K. Stalin indicated plan to start courses in response to request of Magsaysay Award winner T.M. Krishna. Govt. allotted ₹45 lakh for 20 students per course; 1st…
The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023 Prof. M. Muraleedharan remembered by friends, colleagues and disciples Carnatic musician T.M. Krishna spoke on ‘Cultural Resistance through Arts’ at the Prof. M. Muraleedharan Remembrance Programme in Thrissur. He discussed how oppressed groups use art to draw attention to their plight and how art can be used to resist power imbalances. The Prof. M. Muraleedharan Award was presented to…
The Hindu · May 11, 2023 Carnatic vocal concert based on Vachanas Carnatic vocal concert by T.M. Krishna based on Vachanas in Mysuru
The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022 It is atrocious that an artist is not allowed to perform in a temple based on their religious belief or non-belief: TM Krishna Cultural conversations and conversations on various faiths have to be nurtured, says the Carnatic vocalist who rendered select verses of Sree Narayana Guru at Hosanna Mount, Pala
The Hindu · Apr 8, 2022 It is atrocious that an artist is not allowed to perform in a temple based on religious belief or non-belief: TM Krishna The Carnatic vocalist will be rendering Sree Narayana Guru’s verses at Hosanna Mount, Pala, on April 9
Newslaundry · Aug 28, 2019 Media lashes out against Press Council forcing a change of tone Kashmir is under a complete clampdown since the past 20 days. Any mainstream TV channels will evoke a notion of seeming normalcy in Kashmir, however, ground reports from Kashmir in various news outlets enunciate a different story. With media being extremely divided in it’s a portrayal of the happenings in…