In conversation with Mid-Day, Nawazuddin Siddiqui did not hold back when asked about the state of the Hindi film industry. He said, "Earlier, more films were being made, so people were taking more ...

Bhoot Bangla arrived in theatres last month and marks Akshay Kumar’s return to the horror-comedy genre. That said, audience reactions so far have been mixed. While some viewers are enjoying the film’s ...

When Malcolm X arrived at Sheffield University in December 1964, it was a young Pakistani student activist, Ghayasuddin Siddiqui, who had arranged his passage. That detail tells you much about my ...

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.

One of the cool things about music is how artists can be a voice for the voiceless. Throughout music history, artists have used their music to inspire change and fight against injustices and ...

May 29, 2026 • Boards of Canada. Kurt Vile. Iceage. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Andrew Brown of KUTX in Austin about their favorite albums out Friday, May 29. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers ...

Music moves, music soothes and most important, music can improve your mood. Press play on these happy songs for a boost of cheer. The power of music is no joke—it can affect our mind, body and mood.

Bari Weiss was formerly associate editorial features editor at The Wall Street Journal. Before joining the Journal in April 2013, Bari was a senior editor at Tablet, the daily online magazine of ...

Sabrina Siddiqui is a national politics reporter for The Wall Street Journal in Washington, D.C. She has covered the White House, Congress and each U.S. presidential election since 2012. Previously, ...

Brian Wilson goes lounge pop—that’s the tagline for “Busy Doin’ Nothin,” a sneaky gem on the lo-fi Friends. Brian was totally inspired by Burt Bacharach, Chris Montez, and bossa nova music. His wife ...