NewzVille Desk
The Vice President, C. P. Radhakrishnan, yesterday inaugurated ‘MALHAR 2026’, a youth-centric, monsoon-themed celebration of Indian classical music by Antar Hriday Connect, in New Delhi.
The Vice President in his address, appreciated Antar Hriday Connect for creating opportunities for young people to experience and engage with India’s rich classical music heritage, particularly through free classical music concerts.
The Vice President said that across Bharat, every region has its own musical traditions, sounds and styles, yet music remains one of the strongest threads connecting the country. He described India’s cultural diversity as “many musical traditions, one shared spirit; many voices, one Bharat.”
He noted that the Malhar family of ragas is traditionally associated with the monsoon and described ‘MALHAR’ as a symbol of renewal, with music having the power to refresh the human spirit, awaken imagination and inspire hope.
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Chief Patron, Antar Hriday Harsh Vardhan Shringla ; President, Corporate Affairs, ITC Anil Rajput; Chairman, Galaxy and Sawasdee Group Pradeep Kumar ; and Antar Hriday Youth Cultural Ambassador for India Saurav Sharma and other dignitaries were present during the occasion.
