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22/08/2026

The story of Madhuri Gupta, an Indian diplomat who allegedly became a Pakistani spy.

15/03/2026

In the early 1940s, musicians in India were burying their harmoniums. Fast-forward to 2026, and the instrument has become synonymous with the identity of the subcontinent’s music. But why were figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Rabindranath Tagore against the instrument? And how did the harmonium win the hearts of listeners across the subcontinent?

Here’s how it all happened.

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