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Musician Juan Atkins passes away at 64

Can artistes stay ahead of the algorithm?

At CultureCon 2026, held recently at Mumbai’s National Centre for the Performing Arts, musicians and cultural leaders debated what technology can replicate and what remains distinctly human

How the Sai Symphony orchestra is nurturing young musicians from rural backgrounds

Founded by Sri Madhusudan Sai, the orchestra’s recent fundraiser performance featured Western classical pieces and film numbers.

Manipur musician killing: Injuries to chest, abdomen caused death, reveals autopsy

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‘Let this be the last’: A Manipur farewell for musician killed in Delhi

Renowned Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was laid to rest in Imphal after being killed in an assault outside his South Delhi home, prompting widespread grief. Police have detained eight suspects, including a minor, as authorities continue the investigation.

‘Always kind, never argued’: Colleagues on Manipur musician killed in Delhi

Manipur guitarist Chongtham Vikram Singh, 54, was beaten to death in Delhi’s Kilokari village after confronting a noisy group, prompting a candlelight vigil in Imphal and a demand for a senior‑led police probe. The incident has drawn attention from Manipur’s chief minister and the broader northeastern music community.

Musician was threatened earlier by men who killed him, says FIR

Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was fatally assaulted in South East Delhi after he confronted a group causing a disturbance, and the FIR indicates some attackers had previously threatened him. Seven adults and one juvenile have been arrested, with the case filed under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita addressing group murder.

Chongtham Vikram Singh was a peace-loving musician who lived a peaceful life, says wife

Musician Chongtham Vikram Singh died from injuries after being assaulted by a group of allegedly intoxicated men in Delhi’s Ashram area, prompting calls for justice and highlighting tensions faced by Manipuri migrants. Delhi police have filed an FIR under mob‑lynching provisions, arrested seven adults and a minor, and the case has drawn condemnation from activists and civil society.

Chased 3 floors, beaten by 8 men: Manipur musician’s wife recounts horror

Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was beaten to death after confronting a group of eight men outside his South Delhi home, and his wife Joshna Chongtham recounted the incident at a community gathering. The family has requested privacy while seeking justice and plans to transport his body to Manipur for final rites.

‘I’ve lost my husband, my son his father’: Manipuri musician’s family grapples with loss

Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh died after being assaulted by a group of men outside his South Delhi home, prompting his wife Joshna Chongtham to appeal for justice at a community gathering. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, has raised concerns about the safety of Northeast residents in the capital.

‘Idhar aao, idhar aao’: What Manipuri musician’s neighbour heard night he was killed

On September 6, a 55-year‑old Manipuri singer, Chongtham Vikram Singh, was allegedly beaten to death by eight eatery workers in a South Delhi apartment building. The killing sparked a candlelight march by the North‑East community and renewed concerns over discrimination in the capital.

‘Growing lawlessness’: Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal on Manipur musician’s killing in Delhi

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'Every Northeast family in Delhi asking - are we safe?' Rahul on Manipuri musician's killing

Chased to 3rd floor, Manipuri musician beaten to death at Delhi home

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Manipur musician killed in Delhi; eight held for mob lynching

Accused are engaged in packaging and delivering food and are aged between 15 and 36, police said; former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said he was “deeply saddened” by the incident

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Manipuri musician beaten to death for objecting to noise outside South Delhi home

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2 men assault, force musician to play shehnai in Porbandar; police make them apologise

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