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Shreya strikes a note of devotion with her ‘Letters to Lata Didi’ concert
MUMBAI: Some concerts play to crowds, this one plays straight to the nation’s soul. In March 2026, Mumbai will host what promises to be one of India’s most stirring cultural moments as Shreya Ghoshal unveils Letters to Lata Didi her deeply personal, emotionally charged tribute to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. The once-in-a-lifetime concert takes place on 7 March 2026 at Jio World Garden, blending nostalgia, reverence and the sheer power of two legendary voices, one eternal, one carrying its legacy forward.
The evening is presented with Kotak Mahindra Bank – Solitaire as the title sponsor, and the ticketing rollout follows a tiered, high-demand schedule. Presale for Kotak credit cardholders opens 10 December, 12 pm, running until 12 December, 12 pm. An additional 12-hour window follows exclusively for Kotak Solitaire Credit Cardholders, who, along with Kotak White Reserve and Wealth Infinite card users, will enjoy a 10 per cent discount during the presale. An artist fan presale opens 13 December, 12 pm, before general tickets go live on 14 December, 12 pm. Ten lucky Kotak Solitaire customers will also win a Meet & Greet with Shreya Ghoshal before the concert, a dream moment for lifelong fans.
For millions of Indians, Lata Ji’s voice has been a constant companion through celebrations, grief, milestones and memories. For Shreya, it has been far more, an anchor, mentor and emotional compass. “Lata Ji is the foundation of everything I know about music,” Shreya says. “Her songs carried me through triumphs and heartbreaks. If I could speak to her today, I’d tell her she still lives in every note I sing. Letters to Lata Didi is my love letter to the greatest voice India has ever known.”
Kotak Mahindra Bank business head for credit cards Frederick Dsouza echoes the sentiment, “Collaborating with Shreya Ghoshal is our way of bringing world-class, emotional experiences to our customers. Just as Lata Ji’s music is timeless, we want to create moments that go beyond transactions curated, heartfelt, unforgettable.”
But the tribute extends well beyond the stage. At the heart of the concert lies a powerful national initiative, an open invitation for people across India to record video letters to Lata Didi expressing gratitude, recounting memories, or simply sharing what her voice meant to them. These letters, spanning collaborators, icons, fans and everyday listeners, will form a moving creative thread woven through the evening.
As the show unfolds on the eve of International Women’s Day, audiences will journey through Lata Mangeshkar’s iconic melodies songs that shaped eras, comforted generations and stitched themselves into the fabric of Indian life. More than a concert, Letters to Lata Didi promises to be a living archive of emotion: a celebration of a voice that defined a nation, and the artist who now offers her own voice in gratitude.
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OpenAI hits back at Elon Musk’s lawsuit ahead of trial
Company calls claims “baseless” and accuses Musk of trying to disrupt a rival.
MUMBAI: When the stakes are measured in billions and egos are involved, even Silicon Valley titans can turn a courtroom into a battlefield. OpenAI has issued a sharp public response to Elon Musk’s ongoing lawsuit, accusing the billionaire of filing the case to harass a competitor rather than address genuine concerns. In a strongly worded statement shared on its official X account, OpenAI described Musk’s allegations as “baseless” and suggested the lawsuit is an attempt to disrupt the company as the case heads toward trial later this month in Oakland, California.
The response comes after Musk’s legal team recently amended the complaint, proposing that any damages potentially exceeding $150 billion should go to OpenAI’s nonprofit entity rather than to Musk personally. OpenAI questioned the timing and motive behind this change, calling it a late-stage attempt to “pretend to change his tune” on the nonprofit structure.
The company further labelled the lawsuit a “harassment campaign”, arguing that Musk’s actions are driven by personal rivalry, ego, and a desire for greater control and financial upside.
At the heart of the dispute is Musk’s claim that OpenAI has abandoned its original nonprofit mission of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. A co-founder who left in 2018, Musk is seeking governance changes, including the removal of CEO Sam Altman from the nonprofit board, and the return of certain financial gains linked to Altman and President Greg Brockman.
OpenAI has firmly rejected these allegations, maintaining that its current hybrid structure, a public-benefit corporation overseen by a nonprofit parent remains true to its long-term goals. The company has also previously accused Musk of anti-competitive behaviour aimed at weakening its leadership.
As the case prepares for a jury trial, this public exchange highlights the deepening rift between two of the most influential figures in the AI revolution and raises broader questions about governance, mission, and power in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence.
In the high-stakes game of AI, it seems the real drama isn’t just inside the models, it’s playing out in courtrooms too.
