Interviews
PA System Debuts EP “On Days Like This”
Chennai based Indie Pop/Alternative new age band – PA System released their debut EP “On Days Like This” on September 4th. The five-piece band comprises Pratyush Shankar as vocalist…
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Interviews
Charities
PalmAlive – a Mission to Revive Palm Trees in Mumbai
“Palmyra belongs to Bombay – this is the ideology I wanted to give. I wanted to make Maharashtra proud,” said Revd. Samuel Godson in conversation with The Ticket Fairy.…
Humanity
COVID-19 Hits Vulnerable Tribe in Andaman Islands
COVID-19 hit the secluded ethnic tribes in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Ten members from the declining Great Andamanese tribe tested positive late August, notified…
Entertainment
Lady Gaga Wins Tricon Award at the VMAs
Lady Gaga became the first-ever recipient of the MTV Tricon award at the Video Music Awards (VMA) last week. She was honoured for her exceptional feats as a singer,…
Arts & Culture
Gaysi – an LGBTQ Safe Space for Queer Individuals in India
Gaysi – an amalgam of Gay + Desi (Hindi word for people from South Asia) – is an online and offline safe space originated in India for the LGBTQ+…
Events
#WeMakeEvents – Supporting Live Events in the UK
“PLASA initiated #WeMakeEvents Red Alert campaign calling out for government action to support hundreds of musicians, venues and other background workers.”
Entertainment
Trump Issues Executive Order to Ban Tiktok in the US
“Trump administration has ordered a 45 days ultimatum for the Chinese company to sell the app to a US-based company or be banned in the country.”
Entertainment
Kanye West 2020 – His Presidential Run So Far
“The American rapper, producer, and fashion designer unconventionally tweeted his candidacy on July 4th causing an instant internet frenzy.”
Events
Wave – A Virtual Reality Music Concert
“Wave transforms artists into animated characters via live motion capture technology which records their movements during the performance in real-time.”
Humanity
Singer’s Death Sparks Violent Protests in Ethiopia
“The assassination of Haacaaluu Hundeessaa caused violent demonstrations claiming the lives of at least 239 people while over 5000 people have been arrested.”
Entertainment
Disneyland Reopens in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Disneyland officially reopened its gates after a five-month closure due to the coronavirus outbreak back in January. The theme park rejoiced its opening as hundreds of visitors…
Arts & Culture
Queer Nightlife During COVID-19
“With the clubs shut, performers and queer public took a virtual turn to stay connected.”