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July 20, 2023: Sambata, better known as Pratham Sunil Jogdand, is back with his highly anticipated single "Sod Lacharicha Paksh." This hard-hitting six-minute single delivers a striking peek into Sambata's existence as a rapper on the streets of Pune.


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Khakiee's "Sod Lacharicha Paksh" serves as a dramatic introduction to Marathi rap, leaving an unforgettable impression on the Indian music landscape. Sambata channels elements from his own life experiences through this pure 'gangsta rap' record, delivering a gripping and controversial tale of Maharashtra's rap culture through the eyes of a Marathi rap artist.

Sambata, one of India's best rappers, rose to notoriety with his merciless 'choppa flow' in Marathi vernacular. He is a cult figure among his admirers, embodying a distinct voice of vernacular Hip-Hop. He was born and raised in Pune. Despite his limited catalog, Sambata has made significant and outspoken rap recordings that have left an indelible mark on Indian hip-hop culture.

Sambata's music leaves a vernacular heritage, motivating artists from all over India to portray their cultures via music and performance. His bold commitment to narrative and ability to capture the essence of his surroundings has secured his position as an industry leader.

"I am thrilled to release 'Sod Lacharicha Paksh' as my towering return to rap music. Through my provocative and powerful rap in this song, I aim to inspire others to embrace their cultures and use music as a platform for change. I'm glad to be releasing my song with Def Jam India, and I hope that my music resonates with listeners and encourages them to explore the diverse voices within Indian Hip-Hop," communiqué of Sambata.

"Sod Lacharicha Paksh" exemplifies Sambata's musical prowess and unwavering dedication to pushing the frontiers of rap music. This song is a call to action, encouraging listeners to connect with and discover Maharashtra's lively rap culture.









Kleinfeld, the bridal design brand and home of TLC's 'Say Yes to the Dress' TV show, has introduced an exclusive range of fashion jewelry on Amazon.


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The new jewelry line, created in collaboration with Centric Brands, a lifestyle brand collective for apparel and accessories, captures the timeless DNA of the Kleinfeld brand with a variety of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and hair accessories.

Kleinfeld adds that the collection will include jewelry and hair accessories for brides, as well as coming-of-age events, birthdays, weddings, proms, and other occasions.

"Our customers travel to our iconic Kleinfeld NYC showroom from all over the world for the experience of a lifetime," said Marissa Rubinetti, chief operating officer of Kleinfeld. Through this new product category, we are bringing Kleinfeld's enchantment to even more clients - beyond bridal and right to your home.

"For over seventy years, Jerry Seinfeld has been a part of special moments." Customers can now have a piece of Kleinfeld fashion for a special occasion or everyday wear with this new accessory collection."

Kleinfeld's fashion jewelry range features seven distinct collections: Flawless, Keepsakes, Social Butterfly, Wordplay, Say Yes, Crystals, and Love Notes. Amazon.com has more than 80 goods available, with prices ranging from $35 to $295 USD.





The exhibition 'Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE-400 CE,' supported by the chairperson of the Reliance Foundation and the creator of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will be on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET) beginning from July 21, 2023, till November 13, 2023.


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Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE-400 CE

MET official


A special preview of 'Tree & Serpent...' was just organised at The Met. It was attended by Nita Ambani and hosted by Max Hollein, the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Marina Kellen French, a connoisseur, and supporter of art in the United States and abroad. The event also drew distinguished guests from the art world and beyond, including Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the Indian Ambassador to the United States, Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, and John Guy, the Florence and Herbert Irving Curator of South and Southeast Asian and curator of Tree & Serpent at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Reliance Foundation and Nita Ambani-backed exhibition 'Tree & Serpent...' brings over 125 artifacts spanning from 200 BCE to 400 CE to The Met. Nita Ambani's communiqué on Art and Event, "I am from India, the land of the Buddha, and it is a great honor for me to support 'Tree & Serpent' through the Reliance Foundation's collaboration with The Met." With approximately 125 pieces from ancient India, this historic exhibition recounts the origins of early Buddhist art from the 2nd century BC to the 4th century AD. We are extremely proud of the 'Tree & Serpent,' which demonstrates the deep relationship between Buddhism and India. Buddha's teachings are intertwined with Indian ethos and continue to affect global ideas. I hope visitors from all over the world come to enjoy this one-of-a-kind event. We remain dedicated to presenting the best of India to the rest of the world, and the best of the rest of the world to India."

"Buddhism inspired an extraordinarily innovative and beautiful flowering of art in ancient India," remarked Max Hollein, Marina Kellen French Director of The Met. It is a fantastic honor to present this spectacular show to our global audience, as well as to introduce fresh discoveries from this key period in art history. We would like to thank the Government of India and the six state governments in India, as well as institutions in Europe and the United States, for their generous lending to this groundbreaking exhibition."

"This exhibition presents the story of the origins of Buddhist art through the lens of newly discovered masterpieces from early India," said John Guy, Florence and Herbert Irving Curator of South and Southeast Asian Art at The Met. It depicts the origins of Buddhist art in southern India and situates it within a larger landscape of early Buddhist devotional practice centered on the Buddha and his relics. Buddhist monasteries were places for meditation but also for loud feasts, the air thick with the aroma of new flowers and perfumes. The role of beautiful stories that found expression in the art embellishing the stupa, as well as the lived traditions of early Buddhism, are foregrounded here. This is an exhibition that, like Buddhist prayer, embraces the senses."


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