The music world is lurching from the loss of a true musical titan. Ustad Zakir Hussain, whose name became a lighthouse in the realm of tabla, left us on December 16, but the rhythm of his life continues to thump through the hearts of many. The maestro’s contribution was not just about captivating performances but building connections, sharing wisdom, and inspiring countless others. In this feature, we delve beyond the accolades and the stage lights, capturing the heartfelt stories of those who shared a moment, a melody, or a lifetime with him. From the passionate musicians who revered him as…

True to its motto – breaking the silence and representing even marginalized communities of the country – The Voices in the year 2024 published 71 magnificent stories from various genres. It reported passionately on an array of issues from social changes to science and technology, AI to agriculture, immigration woes to music, the new genre of Indian railways and its achievements, from online gaming to the integration of OpenAI in Apple devices and also took its audience down the memory lane of heritage cities of Kolkata, Amritsar. Traversing the length and breadth of the country from Kashmir to Kerala and…