Ilaiyaraaja vs ‘Dude’: Madras HC permits composer’s legal move against Pradeep Ranganathan starrer as copyright war intensifies

Veteran composer Ilayaraja has secured Madras High Court permission to sue Sony Music and others over alleged unauthorized use of his songs in the film ‘Dude’. The court is addressing copyright infringement claims, with Sony stating readiness to file a reply. A Supreme Court order regarding the transfer of music copyright cases is also influencing…

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‘Not mouthpiece of Indian government’: Hindu American Foundation on Shashi Tharoor’s accusation that NRIs are silent

The Hindu American Foundation clarified it doesn’t act as a spokesperson for the Indian government or any political party, responding to MP Shashi Tharoor’s criticism of the Indian-American community’s silence on US-India trade and visa issues. HAF stated they engage with US democracy to bridge cultural understanding, not as lobbyists for India’s sovereign policy decisions.

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All eyes on formation of govt in state

Speculation is rife over Bihar’s new government formation following the NDA’s victory. While Nitish Kumar’s continuation as Chief Minister is strongly indicated by JD(U) leaders, the BJP emphasizes constitutional processes for leader selection. Discussions are also underway regarding cabinet composition and potential Deputy CMs, with Samrat Choudhary and Ram Kripal Yadav emerging as key BJP…

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