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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Here's how rain inspired the creative flow of these musicians
Nothing compares to the pitter-patter of rain, accompanied by the repetitious croaking of frogs and Nature's own symphony of monsoon. But if you are a music aficionado looking for an excuse to drown your senses in raaga Malhar, then the rain could possibly be your trusty sidekick. What? You don't like Indian classical music? Jazz, then? Perhaps, something mainstream — a Bollywood banger from the '90s with pelvic thrusts by women draped in drenched chiffon saris? In a country where advice and judgement comes cheap, song recommendations can only be perceived in three ways — portentous, perfunctory or passionate. (In case of rain, that would be, respectively and respectfully, Fuzzy Logic's 'Guerrilla Monsoon', Rihanna's 'Umbrella' or 'November Rain' by Guns N' Roses). In matters as subjective as the arts, we will (or at least try to) toe the line of objectivity. So, here are four different musicians who have composed songs about rain and here's how the monsoon fuelled their creative stream. For the 'Indie'philes 'Indian Monsoon' by Tech Panda and Kenzani The inspiration came from the vocals of the song that goes something like 'Jhiri jhiri barre'. Mid-August is when it would rain in Delhi when, I was a kid, says Tech Panda. 'The wordings are celebratory and for mesort of captured the message of relief and burst of new life that the Indian monsoon is synonymous with.' For Kenzani it was 'The relief one gets from the heat and dust and the promise of rising hopes and dreams and celebrating over chai and pakodas.' 'A Perfect Rain' by Anoushka Shankar and Karsh Kale We initially worked on the song back in 2006 when Anoushka Shankar and I were writing sketches for our album Breathing Underwater. At the time I was using an acoustic guitar and we were writing guitar and sitar compositions. So, one of those was the initial idea for 'A Perfect Rain'. I was writing something in raaga Jog, which also then opened up in the chorus into a major chord. The name 'A Perfect Rain' came before we actually had a vocalist. We were writing the song in Delhi and it was raining. The album itself was therapy for Anoushka Shankar and me as our lives were going through transitions. I think, our partnership was based in helping each other to the next place — that's what the rainy season represents too, the blossoming of a new season. Regional reprise 'Mazhaye Thoomazhaye' from Pattam Pole by M Jayachandran Romance and the drizzle — they have always felt inseparable to me, like ragas gently conversing with soft rock and two distinct genres getting together. It is like two moods meeting and creating something tender and timeless. To me, composing the feeling of being in love, musically, is one of the most beautiful forms of expression. Pattam Pole gave me the chance to rediscover romance in the rain. With Mazhaye Thoomazhaye, I wanted to offer something fresh to the younger generation — a song where different musical genres blend seamlessly into one emotion. My director gave me complete freedom to explore. Santosh Sharma penned the lyrics with delicate grace and Haricharan poured his soul into every note. That is how Mazhaye Thoomazhaye was born. It's a gentle rain of melody, love and freedom. 'Baarish Da Mausam' by Talwiinder Rain is my favourite weather. There was a week when it was raining continuously. Rippy had written a few lines and I remember I went for a walk and repeatedly listened to Rippy's voice note as the rain continued to fall. The voice note was the lyrics of 'Baarish Da Mausam'. It was pensive and deep. That's what rains mean to me too. We recorded the song, and even today we have people tagging it and playing it whenever it rains.
Business Upturn
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
DebitMyData™ Closes Oversubscribed Seed Round- Launches $1B Human Energy Grid Global Expansion
DebitMyData™ Logo FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DebitMyData™, Inc.—the powerhouse has closed a seed round at more than twice its original target. This surge of investor confidence paves the way for a bold, billion-dollar global rollout of DebitMyData™'s Human Energy Grid, setting a new standard for individual data ownership, ethical monetization, and human-centric AI innovation. Preparing to launch a U.S and global expansion round, DebitMyData™ is already attracting top-tier venture capitalists—some of whom previously backed OpenAI alumni Ilya Sutskever and Mira Murati. Their attention is now focused on founder Preska Thomas and her breakthrough vision for a decentralized, human-led future in Adtech, AI, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty. 'We're advancing AI frameworks including Fuzzy Logic, ML, NLP, and robotic networks—but the Human Energy Grid ensures we embed ethics, skills, and human vision at the algorithmic core,' said Preska Thomas, Founder & CEO . Agentic Logos, Nodes, and Verified Digital Identity Integral to DebitMyData™ 's technology are Agentic Logos—cryptographically validated identity tools that combat fraud, impersonation, and deepfakes. Core LLM Features: Verified Ownership: Every identity is cryptographically bound to an authentic user or brand. Every identity is cryptographically bound to an authentic user or brand. Real-Time Security: Proprietary consensus mechanisms eliminate spoofing and fakes. Proprietary consensus mechanisms eliminate spoofing and fakes. Plug-and-Play APIs: Enterprises and large language models (LLMs) can easily verify and interface with Agentic Nodes. By embedding identity-driven trust into content and advertising, DebitMyData™ transforms audience engagement. Brands and individuals alike benefit from frictionless, permission-based experiences that foster credibility and prevent misuse. The Human Energy Grid: An Ethics-Powered Digital Ecosystem DebitMyData™'s signature innovation—the Human Energy Grid—places people at the center of the digital economy. Key Components: Digital Ownership: Users control and protect their digital footprints via DID-LLM (Digital Identity LLM). Users control and protect their digital footprints via DID-LLM (Digital Identity LLM). Agentic Avatars: AI agents trained and owned by users, supporting monetization through sponsorships, licensing, and personal branding. AI agents trained and owned by users, supporting monetization through sponsorships, licensing, and personal branding. Ethical AI Training: Decentralized Agentic Avatars contribute to safe, human-aligned AI development. Decentralized Agentic Avatars contribute to safe, human-aligned AI development. NFT-Backed Security: Blockchain-protected digital creations ensure transparent royalties and rights. Blockchain-protected digital creations ensure transparent royalties and rights. Quantum-Resistant Privacy: Federated learning and next-generation encryption secure all interactions. This ecosystem empowers individuals to earn from their data and digital identity, marking a shift from extractive models toward equitable participation in the digital economy. Global Expansion and Ecosystem Integration Building on its momentum, DebitMyData™ is launching a global initiative to: Open subsidiaries in the EU, Asia, and the Middle East Advance Agentic Avatar technology for LLMs, APIs, and user-controlled AI Partner with NFT platforms and creator-centric brands like AnimeGamer, MemeShorts ('The TikTok of America'), and Monetize YourSelfie The roadmap includes further integration across decentralized marketplaces for data, content, and avatar-based economies. Institutional & Government Alignment DebitMyData™ is engaged in advanced discussions with regulatory bodies, family offices, and public sector partners worldwide, reinforcing its commitment to compliance, transparency, and leadership in large-scale data solutions. Image by DebitMyData™ About DebitMyData™, Inc. DebitMyData™, Inc. enables users to reclaim, verify, and monetize their digital identities through Agentic Logos and Agentic Avatars. Its scalable platform ensures GDPR compliance and AI alignment via the Human Energy Grid and DID-LLM, meeting evolving demands in ethical AI, cybersecurity, and digital equity. 'This is our moment—not just to advance AI but to protect what makes us human. The Human Energy Grid ensures humanity stays present, empowered, and valued in the algorithms that shape the future,' said Preska Thomas, Founder & CEO. For more information, visit: Media Contact:Henry Cision(754) 315-2420 [email protected]
New York Times
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
9 Stylish Products for Your Home
Today, in a world overrun with technology, with artists still dealing with the isolation and preoccupations of the pandemic, we're seeing a robust revival of handicrafts for the home. Below, some new objects from established leaders of the pack. Step on It Based in Philadelphia, Claudia Mills began by weaving rag rugs from recycled fabrics; today she works with new cotton so that her pieces are machine washable and colorfast. The rugs can be used for upholstery or hung as art, but all are made to be walked on. 'We send every rug out of here with a nonskid pad,' she said. From $195 for a 2-foot-square to $1,360 for a 2-by 8-foot runner. Custom designs are $95 a square foot. Into the Light After her self-described failure as an actress, Shelley Simpson started playing with clay in a backyard shed in Melbourne, Australia. Thirty years later, her company, Mud Australia, employs 80 people to produce handcrafted dinnerware — and now lighting. The portable and rechargeable Pop Lamp is handmade from a single piece of porcelain. Available in six colors for $520. A Delicate Balance Born in Japan and educated in London, Hiroko Takeda came to New York City in 2001 to work with the eminent textile artist Jack Lenor Larsen. In 2010, she opened her own studio, in Brooklyn, which creates art pieces and fabrics for interiors. (A solo exhibition of her work is on view at Hunter Dunbar Projects, in Chelsea, through April 19.) For one of her latest textiles, Macaron, thick wool slub yarns are twisted and interlaced to create airy panels. The fabric is 48 inches wide and $500 a yard. Fuzzy Logic Jessica Switzer Green, a former technology marketing executive, fell in love with wool after moving to a farm in Sonoma County, Calif., in 2018, and working with the local sheep. She founded JG SWITZER to produce hand-felted fabrics, blankets and pillows using a technique she described as 'painting with wool.' The Shetland Cloud reversible throw is approximately 70 by 50 inches and $895, and the Black Saffron hand-felted pillow is 36 by 28 inches and $780. Blowback Andrew Iannazzi began blowing glass as a student in upstate New York and opened his studio in 2013 in Cambridge, Mass., but his craft is an outgrowth of European traditions, particularly the 800-year-old glass industry on the Venetian island of Murano. Mr. Iannuzzi described his Spout pouring bowls as 'retro,' inspired by humble kitchen housewares from his youth. They come in three sizes and are $185 to $325. Knots and All The latest work of the furniture maker Chris Lehrecke, who has been in business for almost four decades, celebrates catalpa, ambrosia maple, black walnut and turkey feather ash — all types of wood from trees that surround his Hudson Valley home. He said he loved everything about those trees, including their defects: 'Maybe, as I grow older, I feel more of a connection to the imperfections.' His Turkey Feather Ash Screen with handcrafted steel knuckle hinges is 60 x 72 inches and $11,000. Cache and Carry Inspired by French fishermen's baskets that he saw in a Danish museum, Zach Matheson, an artist in Portland, Ore., designed baskets from upcycled materials like plastic zip ties and polyethylene fencing trimmed in leather. He began selling the baskets through Room & Board in 2020 and two years ago handed off the production to Softline, a company in Minneapolis. The baskets, called Fletcher, come in five sizes and cost $99 to $159. Opposites Attract Working with the technique known as sgraffito, the ceramics artist Jennifer Falter, who in 1998 founded a studio in Springfield, Mo., with her husband, Nathan Falter, scrapes away the liquid clay coatings of her pieces to expose the solid layer below. 'I settled on just working in black-and-white because that made the strongest contrast,' she said. Her $425 Ginkgo vase is 10 inches high and 8 inches in diameter. Steel Crazy After All These Years Founded in 1845, Shin In-Young's ironmonger shop is the oldest in South Korea. Using metal from discarded train tracks, Master Shin, who began apprenticing in the family business in 1966 at the age of 13, makes an assortment of kitchen and gardening implements, including this carving set whose knife and fork have handles of chestnut or oak. (The carbon steel knife blade needs sharpening only every two or three years.) The set, which is packaged in a leather pouch, is $620.
