# south asia (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 11 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover south asia. Page: Feed: --- ## [Fusion to take centerstage at showcase festival Soundscapes of India](https://musically.com/2026/08/25/fusion-to-take-centerstage-at-showcase-festival-soundscapes-of-india/) _2026-08-25 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ In April, Soundscapes of India invited artists and bands from across the country, working in any genre and language, to apply for a slot at the showcase festival, which will \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Project Manager – Full Time Hobby – London](https://musically.com/2026/08/24/project-manager-full-time-hobby-london/) _2026-08-24 · Music Ally · Music Ally_ Full Time Hobby is a record label within the Full Time Hobby Music group, FTHM also includes the Hassle Records label as well as publishing and management. Full Time Hobby \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Believe India launches pop imprint BL/UR](https://musically.com/2026/08/24/believe-india-launches-pop-imprint-bl-ur/) _2026-08-24 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ Believe India has launched BL/UR, a new pop imprint “designed to blur in-country and global boundaries with a fresh, modern sound”. It follows their three existing regional language-specific imprints Neue, \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [AJA Newsbites – August 23, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/205009) _2026-08-23 · AJA Newsbites · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaAfter months of sharp political confrontation, South Korea’s ruling and opposition camps held a rare face-to-face discussion on Seoul’s housing policy. Kim Young-bae, head of the ruling … The post AJA Newsbites – August 23,… ## [Dental care pledge takes centre stage at Victoria’s multicultural gala](https://www.southasiatimes.com.au/australia/dental-care-pledge-takes-centre-stage-at-victorias-multicultural-gala/) _2026-08-22 · Neeraj Nanda · South Asia Times_ Dental care pledge takes centre stage at Victoria’s multicultural gala; Political leaders unite with multicultural communities ahead of November poll. MELBOURNE, 22 August 2026: The battle lines for Victoria’s November election are being drawn, and the Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner 2026 was no exception. Addressing more than 1,000 people at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, \[…\]… ## [AJA Newsbites – August 22, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/205007) _2026-08-22 · Admin · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaAt a senior welfare center in Seoul’s Songpa District, Lee Young-seok, 90, becomes intensely focused the moment he picks up his cue. Lee represented Seoul in the … The post AJA Newsbites – August 22, 2026 appeared first on… ## [IFFM 2026: Biological mum search reveals a dark past in ‘Pastt Tense’](https://www.southasiatimes.com.au/entertainment-sports/entertainment/iffm-2026-biological-mum-search-reveals-a-dark-past-in-pastt-tense/) _2026-08-22 · Neeraj Nanda · South Asia Times_ MELBOURNE, 21 August, 2026: Five Sydney Swan players are in the spotlight and have been stood down for this years session, amid police investigations into alleged reports of sexual assault in a Melbourne hotel, after the Swans victory over Essendon at the MCG. They are not yet charged. but civil suits against them and \[…\] The post IFFM 2026: Biological mum search reveals a dark past in ‘Pastt… ## [AJA Newsbites – August 21, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/205005) _2026-08-21 · Admin · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaHyundai Motor’s labor union launched a full-scale strike on Friday, Aug. 21, its first in a decade, after wage and collective bargaining talks broke down. Major production … The post AJA Newsbites – August 21, 2026 appeared… ## [Between Cradles:A Mirror to India’s Class Divide at IFFM 2026](https://www.southasiatimes.com.au/entertainment-sports/cinema/between-cradles-iffm-2026-short-film-class-motherhood/) _2026-08-20 · Neeraj Nanda · South Asia Times_ MELBOURNE, 20 August 2026: After the star‑studded opening days of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026 — featuring Rekha, Rani Mukerji, Pankaj Tripathi, Dulquer Salmaan, Nikhil Advani and Rishab Shetty — a quieter but deeply affecting work stood out: the short film Between Cradles, by first‑time filmmaker Sanket Gupta. Running just 20 \[…\] The post Between Cradles:A Mirror to India’s… ## [ROK-US Alliance Management Via Social Media](https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/rok-us-alliance-management-via-social-media/) _2026-08-20 · Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz · Podcasts – The Diplomat_ A line-by-line analysis of U.S. President Donald Trump's surprising (?) social media post downsizing the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercises at the very last minute. ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wG1GRIqddLLC) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [OutStation drops merch collection that has neither tees or totes](https://musically.com/2026/08/20/outstation-drops-merch-collection-that-has-neither-tees-or-totes/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ T-shirts and tote bags make up the majority of merch sold by musicians in India, so it’s refreshing that neither of those items feature in the first official collection from \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Dhaka’s Balancing Act: Post-election Bangladesh Between India, China, and the US](https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/dhakas-balancing-act-post-election-bangladesh-between-india-china-and-the-us/) _2026-08-20 · Tushar Shetty · Podcasts – The Diplomat_ Dr. Smruti S. Pattanaik joins host Tushar Shetty to examine Bangladesh six months after its first post-uprising election. ## [Waiting for the State: The Hidden History of Queues in South Asia](https://brownhistory.substack.com/p/waiting-for-the-state-the-hidden) _2026-08-20 · Brown History · Brown History_ How waiting became one of the most ordinary, unequal, and revealing ways people across South Asia experience the state. ## [Marketing Weekly Recap: Raye – Campaign Highlights](https://musically.com/2026/08/20/marketing-weekly-recap-raye-campaign-highlights-open/) _2026-08-20 · Marlen Hüllbrock · Music Ally_ British singer-songwriter Raye released her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, in March 2026. Lead single ‘Where Is My Husband!’ dropped over half a year prior to the album - a move that seemed like a gamble on paper, but ultimately built massive anticipation. We spoke to J Erving (President and CEO of Human Re Sources), Sydney Lopes (VP of Human Re Sources), and Dan Griffiths (VP… ## [Korea’s National Flower Takes Root in the Heart of Bishkek](https://theasian.asia/archives/204995) _2026-08-20 · Nurzhan Kasmalieva · THE AsiaN_ By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: An environmental campaign to plant 70 hibiscus bushes – Korea’s national flower, known in Korean as mugunghwa – was held at the Kyrgyzstan-Korea Friendship Park in Bishkek on August 19. Bringing together representatives of Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea as well as young volunteers, the initiative combined urban greening with … The post Korea’s National Flower… ## [India to have the third highest music subscribers by 2033, predicts Midia](https://musically.com/2026/08/20/india-to-have-the-third-highest-music-subscribers-by-2033-predicts-midia/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ Last week, consultancy firm Midia Research shared its newest forecasts for the growth of the music industry. The big number? It predicts the global recorded music industry will be worth \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [Ankur Tewari launches new album with dedicated hotline](https://musically.com/2026/08/20/ankur-tewari-launches-new-album-with-dedicated-hotline/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ Since Tuesday, people in Mumbai have chanced upon graffiti in English and Hindi that asks if they’re “still procrastinating?” and then tells them to “stop scrolling” and “call Mr. Faarigh \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [KKR to acquire minority stake in BookMyShow](https://musically.com/2026/08/20/kkr-to-acquire-minority-stake-in-bookmyshow/) _2026-08-20 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ Global investment firm KKR has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Indian live entertainment and ticketing platform BookMyShow, for an undisclosed sum. The funds will be used \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [AJA Newsbites – August 20, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/204993) _2026-08-20 · AJA Newsbites · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe Korean won strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar on Aug. 19, with the exchange rate falling below 1,400 won for the first time in 11 months. … The post AJA Newsbites – August 20, 2026 appeared first on THE AsiaN . ## [Aunties Without Husbands, Children, or Regrets](https://brownhistory.substack.com/p/aunties-without-husbands-children) _2026-08-19 · Brown History · Brown History_ The women we were taught to pity may have understood freedom better than anyone else. ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/K7D64CMh8mn1) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [AJA Newsbites – August 19, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/204989) _2026-08-18 · AJA Newsbites · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaOngoing South Korea-US military exercises have been sharply reduced following an order from US President Donald Trump. US Forces Korea is expected to conduct only the first … The post AJA Newsbites – August 19, 2026 appeared… ## [Virgin Music Group inks distro deal with Bhojpuri label Sur Music World](https://musically.com/2026/08/18/virgin-music-group-inks-distro-deal-with-bhojpuri-label-sur-music-world/) _2026-08-18 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ The growth of the listenership of regional language music apart from Punjabi — which has enjoyed nationwide popularity for more than a decade — has been among the most significant \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [The Overheated System: Causes of Climate Change and Our Leverage Against the Crisis](https://theasian.asia/archives/204986) _2026-08-18 · Hassan Humeida · THE AsiaN_ By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: Global weather is spinning out of control. Once-in-a-century floods, months-long droughts, and record-breaking summer heatwaves are no longer statistical outliers; they are the symptoms of a profound transformation of our planet. To understand the intensity of these weather extremes and to effectively limit them, we must examine the dual causes … The post The… ## [Pakistan Civil Society Under Siege Amid Growing Human Rights Concerns, State Clampdowns in Sindh province](https://theasian.asia/archives/204979) _2026-08-18 · Nasir Aijaz · THE AsiaN_ Police dismantle a protest camp set up to demand recovery of mossing children By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The human rights landscape in Pakistan in general, and Sindh province in particular, has come under increasing scrutiny by civil society groups, legal bodies, and rights monitors due to growing state clampdowns on free expression, peaceful … The post Pakistan Civil… ## [More is More is More: South Asian Maximalism in the Backdrop of an Increasingly Colorless World](https://brownhistory.substack.com/p/more-is-more-is-more-south-asian) _2026-08-18 · Brown History · Brown History_ How the West’s obsession with minimalism has long been built on devaluing South Asia’s unapologetic love of colour, ornament, and excess. ## [AJA Newsbites – August 18, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/204975) _2026-08-18 · Admin · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaKim Min-seok was elected leader of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party on August 17, defeating Chung Cheong-rae after a preferential voting process. At the party convention in … The post AJA Newsbites – August 18, 2026… ## [The Face of Asia in the Digital Era](https://theasian.asia/archives/204972) _2026-08-18 · Eddy Suprapto · THE AsiaN_ By Eddy SupraptoPresidium of the Professional Society for Democracy JAKARTA: As the 21st century unfolds, the landscape of Asia is defined by competition for regional political influence and rapid technological advancement. Economically, Asia is arguably the fastest-growing region, outpacing areas that had previously surged ahead. Asia is projected to become a key engine of global … The post The… ## [Grammys bosses mull changes to controversial ‘Asian Pop’ category](https://musically.com/2026/08/17/grammys-bosses-mull-changes-to-controversial-asian-pop-category/) _2026-08-17 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ BTS blew a hole in the plans of the Grammy awards to celebrate ‘Asian Pop’ music with its own category when they decided not to submit for the 2027 event. ## [Berlin club revenues have flipped from drinks to ticket sales](https://musically.com/2026/08/17/berlin-club-revenues-have-flipped-from-drinks-to-ticket-sales/) _2026-08-17 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ A new study from Clubcommission in Berlin outlines some trends that will be familiar around the world ## [UK artists ask PM to reject Rosebank North-Atlantic oil field](https://musically.com/2026/08/17/uk-artists-ask-pm-to-reject-rosebank-north-atlantic-oil-field/) _2026-08-17 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Andy Burnham is facing his first not-so-friendly open letter from musicians protesting about one of his upcoming policy decisions: whether to approve the development of the Rosebank oil field off the UK’s North Atlantic coast. ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/S34gprG1LfDJ) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Zahid Hussain, a Bridge Between Korea and Pakistan, Named Recipient of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz](https://theasian.asia/archives/204969) _2026-08-17 · THE AsiaN Editor · THE AsiaN_ By Lee Sang-kiFormer President of Asia Journalists Association Publisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: Zahid Hussain, a Pakistani who has spent nearly two decades promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Korea and Pakistan, has been named a recipient of Pakistan’s prestigious civil award, the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, or Medal of Excellence. The Government of Pakistan announced the recipients … The post… ## [Southasianism and South Asia "Hands"](https://samyakdixit.substack.com/p/southasianism-and-south-asia-hands) _2026-08-17 · Samyak सम्यक সাম্যক · Gazing at Gandhara_ The role of American academia in the proselytization of "South Asia" ## [AJA Newsbites – August 17, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/204963) _2026-08-17 · AJA Newsbites · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaChristopher Nolan’s “Odyssey” has become a major Korean box-office phenomenon, surpassing 4 million admissions just 12 days after its August 5 release. By August 16, cumulative attendance … The post AJA Newsbites – August… ## [IFFM 2026 serves up stars, stories and nostalgia](https://www.southasiatimes.com.au/entertainment-sports/entertainment/iffm-2026-serves-up-stars-stories-and-nostalgia/) _2026-08-17 · Neeraj Nanda · South Asia Times_ Rekha’s flag-raising, candid celebrity conversations and a glittering awards night defined the 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, which brought Indian and South Asian cinema to audiences across the city. MELBOURNE, 17 August 2026: The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), a publicly and privately funded celebration of Indian cinema, once again attracted Bollywood enthusiasts, \[…\] The post… ## [AJA Newsbites – August 16, 2026](https://theasian.asia/archives/204959) _2026-08-16 · AJA Newsbites · THE AsiaN_ AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe Bonghwangdaegi National High School Baseball Tournament, one of South Korea’s largest and most prestigious high school baseball competitions, is underway in Seoul through August 27 with … The post AJA Newsbites – August… ## [Forecast: Recorded-music will be a $121.1bn market in 2033](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/forecast-recorded-music-will-be-a-121-1bn-market-in-2033/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Music Ally’s stonks-ometer is pinging merrily this morning, thanks to the latest forecasts from consultancy firm Midia Research. ## [Rekha, Rani Mukerji headline star-studded IFFM 2026 opening](https://www.southasiatimes.com.au/entertainment-sports/entertainment/ffm-2026-melbourne-press-conference-awards-night-rekha-rani-mukerji/) _2026-08-14 · Neeraj Nanda · South Asia Times_ MELBOURNE, 13 & 14 August 2026: The 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne opened in Melbourne on Thursday, 13 August, with a star-studded morning press conference and the NAB IFFM Awards Night celebrating Indian cinema’s established icons and emerging voices. The IFFM 2026 demonstrates it’s dual identity: a major Indian cinema awards platform under the \[…\] The post Rekha, Rani Mukerji headline… ## [Kalshi update: Washington ruling, New York row, Funding rumours](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/kalshi-update-washington-ruling-new-york-row-funding-rumours/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Things are moving fast for prediction-market startup Kalshi, but are they in danger of breaking? It is facing regulatory headwinds in the US. ## [There is huge demand for music podcasts… but not enough supply](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/there-is-huge-demand-for-music-podcasts-but-not-enough-supply/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Music podcasts score 77 on WhichPodcast’s ‘demand index’. 77 is high, but music podcasts only score 30 out of 100 for supply. ## [Colorado’s Artist Company Act is all about enabling ‘A-Corps’](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/colorados-artist-company-act-is-all-about-enabling-a-corps/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Talking about musicians being ‘CEOs of their own businesses’ has become a cliché, but that’s what the Colorado Artist Company Act is about. ## [California’s AB 1720 ticketing bill is not moving forward](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/californias-ab-1720-ticketing-bill-is-not-moving-forward/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Legislation in California that would have capped resale prices for concert tickets at 10% more than their original price has bitten the dust. ## [Kobalt signs on for Spotify’s AI fan-made covers and remixes](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/kobalt-signs-on-for-spotifys-ai-fan-made-covers-and-remixes/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Kobalt has signed on for Spotify’s upcoming AI-powered ‘fan-made covers and remixes’ features, with a licensing deal. ## [Suno rolls out a major DAW update with its Suno Studio 2.0](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/suno-rolls-out-a-major-daw-update-with-its-suno-studio-2-0/) _2026-08-14 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Suno’s fortnight of big announcements – alright, the losing-a-big-lawsuit-to-GEMA one wasn’t its plan – continues. Meet Suno Studio 2.0. ## [Punjabi sample helps turns India into the second biggest market for Francis Mercier](https://musically.com/2026/08/14/punjabi-sample-helps-turns-india-into-the-second-biggest-market-for-francis-mercier/) _2026-08-14 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ ‘Sadete’, Haitian electronic music DJ and producer Francis Mercier’s new collaboration with his Turkish counterpart Mahmut Orhan — which has sparked an AI “octopus rave” online trend — owes at \[…\] The post is from Music Ally . ## [South Asia, Explained](https://samyakdixit.substack.com/p/south-asia-explained) _2026-08-14 · Samyak सम्यक সাম্যক · Gazing at Gandhara_ Where the term "South Asia" came from, and why it is an invalid category ## [With 60% revenue from post-2000 releases, Saregama is “now a new age IP company”](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/with-60-of-revenue-from-post-2000-releases-saregama-is-now-a-new-age-ip-company/) _2026-08-13 · Amit Gurbaxani · Music Ally_ With 60% revenue from post-2000 releases, Saregama is “now a new age IP company” The post is from Music Ally . ## [Beatport bars tracks ‘wholly or substantially generated by AI’](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/beatport-bars-tracks-wholly-or-substantially-generated-by-ai/) _2026-08-13 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Beatport is the latest music service to clarify its policies on AI-generated music, and it’s leaning towards Bandcamp’s stance of barring it outright from the platform. ## [Latest Gemini app connections include Ticketmaster and Pandora](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/latest-gemini-app-connections-include-ticketmaster-and-pandora/) _2026-08-13 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Google has been unveiling its latest phones and AI features this week at its ‘Made by Google’ event, including some new music partnerships. ## [Fairground wants fans to discover independent music via ‘scenes’](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/fairground-wants-fans-to-discover-independent-music-via-scenes/) _2026-08-13 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ The latest startup hoping to point music listeners towards independent and grassroots artist is Fairground, based in the UK. It has launched its website and mobile apps this week. ## [Artist-support update: FAC Step Up Fund, Martell’s Swift Academy](https://musically.com/2026/08/13/artist-support-update-fac-step-up-fund-martells-swift-academy/) _2026-08-13 · Stuart Dredge · Music Ally_ Two organisations have announced their latest efforts to support emerging artists today: one a music-industry body from the UK, and the other… a storied cognac house, focusing on Africa.