Some songs are not merely heard; they become memories of an era. ‘Pag Ghungroo Baandh…’ is one such song. When this nearly twelve-minute-long song from Prakash Mehra’s 1982 film ‘Namak Halaal’ first appeared, perhaps no one imagined that its blend of classical sargam, disco beats, qawwali influences, dramatic dialogue and Kishore Kumar’s playful voice would create a song that, decades later, would be remembered not merely as an old film song but as a cultural memory.

Some songs transcend popularity and become an inseparable part of people's lives. They go beyond entertainment, capturing emotions, memories and relationships. 'Chitthi Aayi Hai..., from Mahesh Bhatt's 1986 film 'Naam', is one such song. Pankaj Udhas's soulful voice, Anand Bakshi's simple yet touching lyrics, and the evocative music of Laxmikant-Pyarelal combined to create a timeless classic.

Some films hold the audience with their story, presentation and technical brilliance, while also leaving behind a nagging question: could the film have been far more impactful if different actors had been chosen for some of its characters? 'Main Wapas Aaunga' is one such film. It has a strong story, superb editing and several impressive acting moments, but its casting seems to limit the film's potential in several places.

Amid the growing range of investment strategies available in the Indian stock market, Active Momentum Funds are rapidly carving out a space for themselves. The basic idea behind these funds is simple. Invest in stocks that are performing well and showing strong upward momentum, in an attempt to benefit from that trend.

The meeting between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq during the Iranian president’s visit to New Delhi has raised several questions about India’s diplomacy and Kashmir politics. An Iranian president meeting one of Kashmir’s prominent religious and political figures in the Indian capital cannot certainly be regarded as an ordinary development. Yet, viewing the meeting solely through the Kashmir lens may not fully capture Iran’s current diplomatic strategy.

There are some voices that make time seem to stand still. It is as if a love story, imprisoned for centuries within the walls of an ancient palace, suddenly comes alive. As if the tears hidden in the heart of a woman yearning for her beloved emerge as melodies. And as if, before the power of music, royalty, grandeur, and all the glitter of the world seem insignificant.