Stories, careers and news from India’s independent creative economy.
Aditya Modak’s path links riyaz, a day job, teaching and a film role—without treating any one of them as a shortcut to the other.
NOV 14, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
How Suryakant Sawhney turned old Hindi melodies, Delhi unease, electronic experimentation and patient world-building into one of Indian indie music's most devoted audiences.
Faheem Abdullah’s path from Srinagar and Jhelum to Ishq, Saiyaara and headline rooms shows how one breakout can pull an entire artistic world into view.
A practical guide for musicians, bands and DJs who want college-fest bookings in India—from finding the right student team to pricing, riders and payment.
A practical India-first guide to clearing music rights, preparing sync-ready files, pitching decision-makers and managing payments after placement.
A practical guide to freelance video editor rates in India, with transparent project bands, pricing formulas, scope controls and legal basics.
A practical 2026 guide to freelance writing rates in India, covering per-word, hourly, project and retainer pricing for blogs, copywriting, scripts and technical work.
Curated dispatches on festival commissions, day rates, and verified credits across India.