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More of my compositions used without my permission, Ilayaraaja tells HC

Top music director Ilayaraaja has submitted before the Madras High Court that two more of his compositions have been used in a latest Tamil movie without his approval. The musician's counsel on Wednesday made the submission before a single bench which was hearing Ilayaraaja's plea against three music companies, including Sony Music Entertainment India Private Limited, against the 'unauthorised' use of his songs. His counsel said two songs of the music director have been used in the latest Tamil hit, Pradeep Ranganathan-starrer 'Dude.' The judge directed the petitioner to file a separate plea on the matter. Earlier, Sony Music submitted its revenue generated from Ilayaraaja's songs in a sealed cover and told the bench that the Supreme Court has sought the musician's response on the company's plea to transfer the copyright related case from Bombay High Court to the Madras HC. The judge did not accept the sealed cover since a related matter was pending in the apex Court. The court .

It's the sound of spending as immersive music events strike an Indian note

New tech-enabled spectacles are transforming passive music listening into deep, multi-sensory experiences

Punjabi singer-actor Rajvir Jawanda dies at 35 after 11-day battle for life

After suffering for 11 days in the hospital, Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda passed away at 35. He suffered severe injuries in a bike accident at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh

Zubeen's autopsy report shared with Indian authorities: Singapore Police

Police investigations are currently underway in the matter, while the public has been advised to refrain from sharing any videos or images related to the matter

Zubeen Garg's family files complaint with CID, seeks probe into his death

The family of Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg filed a complaint with the state CID over his death by drowning in Singapore, seeking a thorough probe into the incident. Garg's uncle Manoj Kumar Borthakur, a signatory in the complaint, told PTI that they had sent it to the CID through email on Saturday. "We want a thorough probe into the circumstances of his death," he said. Garg's wife Garima and his sister Palme Borthakur are the other signatories. A senior police officer said, "We have received a complaint from Garg's family and are examining it." He said the Special Investigating Team (SIT) of CID is already probing the incidents surrounding the death of the singer-composer on September 19 in Singapore, and the complaint filed by the family will be taken up with it. A SIT team visited Garg's residence at the Kahilipara area of Guwahati on Sunday, he said. "We needed to ask certain things, and our officers met the family. Their statements are being recorded," he added.

Spotify won't stream AI-generated 'Saiyaara' in Kishore Kumar's voice: Why?

Spotify introduces stricter AI rules with voice cloning bans, a new spam filter, and AI credits to protect artists and ensure transparency for listeners

Zubeen Garg's wife appeals for peace, defends manager against FIRs

In a video message shared on Zubeen's official Instagram, his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, addressed fans with folded hands, asking for peace during her late husband's final journey

YouTube Music brings dual-pane 'Now Playing' layout to Android, iOS: Report

Reportedly, YouTube Music's Now Playing redesign adds a dual-pane view, compact controls, and an updated Up Next section, rolling out via a server-side update

A tribute to Bhupen Da: Remembering the legendary voice of India

This year marks the beginning of his birth centenary celebrations. It is an occasion to revisit his monumental contributions to Indian artistic expression, public consciousness

The Call of Music: Recording journeys of resilience for the sake of art

In her latest book, reputed Hindustani classical vocalist Priya Purushothaman traces the experiences of eight singular voices in Hindustani classical music that have deeply inspired her

Lollapalooza 2026 tickets sell out in 30 minutes amid Linkin Park buzz

The fourth edition of Lollapalooza will be held on January 24 and 25 next year at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai

Tips Music acquires Studio Radha's full catalogue to expand into Gujarat

Tips Music has acquired Studio Radha's catalogue of over 4,000 devotional, folk and cultural songs to expand into Gujarat's music heritage and strengthen its regional portfolio

The Board's AI agenda: How prepared are you to guide the transformation?

When a business that relies heavily on artistic talent cites AI as a disruptive force, it signals more than just an industry-specific concern

Ramayana teaser: 'Interstellar' fame Hans Zimmer joins AR Rahman for music

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana teaser was released on July 3, and the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. Fans went crazy after the announcement of collab music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman

Why India's music industry continues to fail its non-featured artists

Non-featured artists power India's biggest songs, but remain unpaid and unnamed and in the age of digital streaming, their fight is for credit and a fair share in royalties

Enrique Iglesias returns to India with big Mumbai show; check date, tickets

The Latin pop icon will perform at MMRDA Grounds on 30 October 2025, promising a nostalgic, high-energy night for over 30,000 fans-with exclusive experiences and fanfare already underway

Shreya Ghoshal announces new dates for her Mumbai concert 'All Hearts Tour'

Originally slated for May 10, Shreya Ghoshal's 'All Hearts Tour' concert in Mumbai will now take place on May 24. The delay came in light of the India-Pakistan conflict

Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan injured in late-night car crash

Indian Idol Season 12 winner, Pawandeep Rajan, was injured in a late-night car accident while heading to Delhi from his hometown, Champawat. The accident occurred around 3:40 am

Sonu Nigam may face ban from Kannada film industry after Pahalgam remark

Sonu Nigam is likely to get banned from the Kannada film industry over his language remarks during a live concert in Bangalore. Here's all you need to know

Sonu Nigam loses cool after fan demands Kannada song at Bengaluru concert

Sonu Nigam's on-stage reaction to a fan's Kannada song demand sparked a heated online debate. While some praised his stand, others criticised the singer for 'overreacting'