T M Krishna

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Tagore had no truck with the ugly Western construct of nationalism as aligned to a nation-state. His nationalism sought love and understanding, not just among Indians but between all human beings, such that borders become immaterial. ✍️ @tmkrishna newslaundry.com/2026/05/23/if-…

People who have serious questions on history, musicology, history of dance etc, should read books instead of asking questions on twitter. The so-called answers and evidences you get here are flat and lack deeper understandings. But, everyone wants instant answers!

Presenting Edition 3 of the Classroom Series Over the past few years, I have conducted two day workshops where I teach serious Karnatik musicians rare and complex compositions. I strongly believe that these compositions must be learnt directly from a teacher. In the class we learn slowly, repeat each line numerous times and allow room for clarifications and questions. This is a Karnatik intensive! In this edition, I will be teaching two compositions LIVE - devi ni pada sarasamule dikku - kambhoji - adi by Shyama Shastri and devi sri tulasamma - mayamalavagowla - adi by Tyagaraja. Participants can join online from anywhere in the world or attend in person in Chennai (limited seats available). To register, visit the link here: tmkrishna.com/classroomseries

We are told to ask questions. But are we ever taught how to ask one? TM Krishna on education, privilege, critical thinking — and why the hardest questions often come from the margins. Watch on The Soft Record. Episode out now. linktw.in/SBGvam #thesoftrecord #kindlecast

Beyond the chest-thumping, India’s national anthem was born as a radical song of protest. Reclaiming it today means confronting both majoritarian politics and Tagore’s own historic battle against the ‘cult’ of forced conformity. ✍️ @tmkrishna newslaundry.com/2026/05/23/if-…

Beyond the chest-thumping, India’s national anthem was born as a radical song of protest. Reclaiming it today means confronting both majoritarian politics and Tagore’s own historic battle against the ‘cult’ of forced conformity. @tmkrishna writes newslaundry.com/2026/05/23/if-…

Sharing my conversation with Pritha Kejriwal on The Soft Record featured on Kindlecast. Click the link below to watch the full conversation. @kindlecastindia youtu.be/8lwTl7SvVS4?si…

"Jana Gana Mana is not a haughty chest-thumping song about India and Indians. It is a reflective composition that calls for pause, thought, action and imagination." Click below to read @newslaundry @WestlandBooks newslaundry.com/2026/05/23/if-…

When TM Krishna speaks about an experience, you listen. Here's what he had to say about recording with us at Kindlecast. Grateful doesn't begin to cover it. Full episode releasing today.

"If Tagore had been alive today, he would have stood tall and rendered Jana Gana Mana and Amar Shonar Bangla as songs that belong to humankind, and not as the national anthems of India and Bangladesh respectively." @tmkrishna on Tagore - essential read newslaundry.com/2026/05/23/if-…

Why are we never told to enjoy Jana Gana Mana? TM Krishna on music, ritual, patriotism — and why he was criticised for singing the anthem sitting down. Watch on The Soft Record. tomorrow. #thesoftrecord #kindlecast #tmkrishna #janaganamana #nationalanthem #music #patriotism

Music. Nationhood. Dissent. Meaning. TM Krishna joins The Soft Record for a conversation on art, nationalism, symbols, activism, critical thinking — and what truly binds us together. A conversation that resists easy answers. Releasing on 23rd May. #thesoftrecord #kindlecast

Yochana Kamala - Darbar | From The Classroom Raga: Darbar Tala: Adi Composer: Tyagaraja Click the link below to watch. youtu.be/xPdpocKfQMY

JUST TWO MORE DAYS TO GO!! Parshwanath Upadhye, invites you to join for the upcoming fundraiser workshop titled 'Choreography: From Ideation to the Stage.' All proceeds from the workshop will go towards supporting marginalised artists through Sumanasa Foundation’s ongoing work. Workshop Details:Date: May 23rd and 24thTime: 9 PM IST | 11:30 AM EST | 8:30 AM PST Via Zoom Click on the link here to register: sumanasafoundation.org/wb/ @SumanasaFounda1

What keeps a country together? What makes art endure? And what happens when questioning itself becomes uncomfortable? TM Krishna on art, dissent, nationalism, symbols, controversy, and critical thinking. Episode coming on 23rd May #thesoftrecord #kindlecast #tmkrishna #music

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@karthiks Dei @tmkrishna see this 🤣 Something and all AI is doing.

Comparing ChatGPT and Claude:

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