Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:06am on 22 May 2025,Thursday India Global
Renowned Baul singer Parvathy Baul was denied entry into the United States at San Francisco International Airport, leading to the cancellation of her much-anticipated concert. Despite holding a valid visa and previous visits without issue, Parvathy and her associate Sri Ramachandra were detained for 14 hours without access to their phones before being sent back to India. She described the treatment as harassment and expressed disappointment over the incident. This episode has raised concerns about the treatment of international artists and sparked conversations on cultural exchange and diplomacy. (Anandabazar)
