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Before Instagram Reels and Spotify, there was MTV and Channel V.

The 1990s gave India a thriving indie-pop wave, with artists like Lucky Ali, Alisha Chinai, Euphoria and Daler Mehndi finding audiences beyond Bollywood.

Then the scene faded as Bollywood dominated music and the industry changed. But indie pop never disappeared. Today, YouTube, Instagram and streaming platforms are giving independent and regional artists a new route to listeners.

From regional hits crossing language barriers to Gen Z discovering music differently, India’s indie scene is evolving again.

So, what happened to indie pop, and why is it making a comeback?
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EPF wage ceiling rises from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000.

What does this mean for your salary and monthly PF contribution?

The higher ceiling could mean a larger contribution from both employees and employers, increasing your EPF savings over time.

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* What changed
* Who is affected
* How your monthly contribution changes
* What it means for your take-home salary

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India’s Chess Olympiad story goes beyond gold.

The spotlight may fall on medals, but India’s run at the Chess Olympiad also reflects something bigger: a deep pool of players, strong performances across boards, and the growing strength of Indian chess.

From established names to emerging talent, the Olympiad shows how India’s chess ecosystem is building depth that can sustain success across tournaments.

Swipe through to see what India’s Chess Olympiad run tells us about the next generation of Indian chess.

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Bhagat Singh lived for just 23 years, but his life left behind stories far beyond the iconic photograph and the legend.

From Jallianwala Bagh and his family’s revolutionary roots to his disguises, love for books, writings on language and his 116-day hunger strike, these lesser-known moments reveal the young man behind the revolutionary.

On his birth anniversary, let’s remember his life, ideas and sacrifice.

Swipe through the lesser-known stories from Bhagat Singh’s life.

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