Folk songs have a particular place in the world. Unlike many other genres, folk songs are meant to be meditated on. Listeners are meant to chew on the lyrics to gain some understanding of the world ...

Folk music might have reached its peak mainstream popularity in the 1960s, but without the groundwork laid by the music of the 1940s, the folk revival in musical hubs like New York City in the 60s ...

Chhath Puja wouldn’t be complete without the soulful Chhath Geet, which adds a significant melody and devotion to the occasion. These folk songs are sung to honour Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi ...

NEW DELHI (ANI) – Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, affectionately known as the ‘Bihar Kokila,’ passed away on November 5 at the age of 72 after battling cancer. A prominent figure since the 1970s, ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes for Kharna Puja, a key ritual of the Chhath festival, honouring Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. He shared a song by Bhojpuri artist Nirahua, highlighting ...

The holy festival of Chhath Puja 2025 began on October 25 with Nahay Khay, marking the start of four days of deep devotion, discipline, and thanksgiving to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, ...

Bihar election 2025: With each passing day, the battle of Bihar is getting interesting as seat-sharing huddles hint at massive discomforts in both ruling NDA and opposition’s INDIA bloc. However, the ...

As Chhath Puja 2025 begins today, October 25, with the sacred ritual of Nahay Khay, the air is filled with devotion, music, and festive vibes. This four-day festival dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi ...