Olivia Dean has made headlines not just for her music but also for her fight to make live performances accessible to her fans. The British singer revealed during a Soho Sessions and Grammy Museum event on 15 December that a single mother’s request was the catalyst for her public confrontation with Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and […]

In a moment that will be remembered as one of the most poignant of his career, Australian music icon John Williamson delivered a heartfelt performance of his classic anthem, “True Blue,” at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday, December 17. The performance was a tribute to the victims of Sunday’s tragic mass shooting at Bondi Beach, an […]

Bangladesh is marking the 54th anniversary of its hard-won Victory Day with grand festivities at Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka. Organised by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy under the guidance of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the two-day ‘Victory Festival’ pays homage to the millions of courageous soldiers whose sacrifices ensured the country’s independence. Every aspect of the […]

The growing international visibility of Bengali music has taken another confident step forward, thanks to a graceful and unexpected cultural crossover involving Bollywood star Nora Fatehi. Renowned worldwide for her expressive dance style and commanding screen presence, Fatehi has recently appeared dancing to the Bengali song Mehendi, lending the track a fresh sense of glamour […]

For decades, the dream of seeing a Bangladeshi actor in a leading role in a Bollywood production seemed almost unattainable. The opportunity appeared distant and elusive, a milestone many thought improbable. Yet, after years of anticipation, speculation, and patient waiting, that long-standing barrier has finally been broken. Arifin Shuvo, one of Bangladesh’s most celebrated actors, […]