Nikhil Rao

Curious how a pixelated detective navigates the chaos of Dotcity? I stepped into the shoes of Dotson, deciphering clues amid honking traffic, haggling with pixel vendors, and occasionally getting sidetracked by impromptu cricket matches. Every moment felt like a chaotic dance, with the city’s rhythm pulling me in every direction. So, what happens when a clueless detective is dropped into a case this strange? The story of Detective Dotson about to get interesting.

Masala Games will release "Detective Dotson: The Movie," an animated companion to their upcoming game, on April 24, 2025, in Hindi with English subtitles. Featuring voice talent from Hindi dubs of major Hollywood films and an original soundtrack, the movie follows Detective Dotson's investigation into corporate corruption.

Masala Games has unveiled a new trailer and demo for Detective Dotson, highlighting its co-op gameplay and Steam Deck compatibility before its April 3, 2025 release. Players can engage in local and online co-op modes, exploring a visually unique Indian setting. The game will be available on Windows, MacOS, and Linux with full controller support.

A tribute concert was held on February 12, 2025, in memory of Kavya Singh, celebrating her music and life. The event featured performances by the Anirudh Varma Collective and other noted Indian musicians, showcasing her original compositions and collaborations, including her latest singles and an unreleased track. Kavya passed away in November 2024.

Susmit Sen, the co-founder and guitarist of Indian Ocean, has decided to hand over his legacy to a younger guitarist nikhil rao, and move on.

Nitten Kirrtane was in sublime form as he wore down the challenge of Himanshu Bhatia to lift the 45+ men’s singles title in the Jayant Roy Memorial Mumbai ITF Tennis Tournament, being played at the MSLTA and Woodehouse Gymkhana on Wednesday.

Susmit Sen, the founder member of the critically acclaimed Indian Ocean has recorded a song for 'Hum Bhole The Hum Bhale Hain' for the movie 'Satyagraha', which will be his last ever composition as a band member.

Fancied players Aditya Khanna, Nitin Kirrtane and Mayur Vasant lived up to expectations in the respective age groups to walk away with double glory in the Taste’L GSTA S200 ITF Mumbai 2021, in association with L&T Mutual Fund which concluded at Practennis on Friday.

'A lot has changed in the last 10 years,' said the members of Indian Ocean

When one is in great form everything looks rosy. Ace jockey Trevor Patel experienced the same at the Pune Racecourse on Sunday when he, riding favourite Adam, beat Royal Salute (jockey A Imran Khan) after a neck to neck battle.

Writer Suketu Mehta once met a cabbie in Mumbai who was missing his village in Uttar Pradesh. "Do you send money home?" asked Mehta.

Guitarist Susmit Sen, the co-founder and guitarist of India’s longest running and most successful live band – the iconic Indian Ocean - has decided to hand over his legacy to a younger guitar player and move on.

Indian Ocean, one of the country’s most popular bands, sports a new look now, with key member Susmit Sen having left the band not long ago to pursue his solo career.

Indian Ocean all set to perform in Bengaluru today.

Susmit Sen, the iconic guitarist of Indian Ocean, talks to TOI about the decision to move on, his new band & next album

In a world where chai stalls hide secrets and wedding musicians are under avian assault, one failed actor turned sleuth is about to take players on a wild ride through the streets of modern India. Detective Dotson, the latest creation from Ahmedabad-based Masala Games, isn't your typical whodunit – it's a masala-infused adventure where reading minds is as crucial as reading clues, and the right disguise might just save the day.

Indian Ocean is one of the biggest names in independent music in the country, and so the inclusion of two new members made it to the headlines. The band says the new members will add freshness to their sound.

It was an evening dedicated to music and social cause, when the members of Indian Ocean came together to celebrate 40 years of Child Rights and You (CRY).

Ever since Indian Ocean co-founder Sushmit Sen exited the band to strike out on his own because he felt his “grammar and style” wasn’t acceptable and he was feeling “restricted”, it hasn’t been looking good

Masala Games's upcoming cozy mystery adventure game 'Detective Dotson' will launch on April 3, fully compatible with Steam Deck and offering comprehensive controller support. Set in modern-day India, the game features cross-platform play, and a same-screen co-op function will be added later.

With Indian Ocean’s guitarist calling it quits, will the band’s popularity sustain? Here’s a look at the impact of members moving on from bands which were at their peak.

Mumbai’s Amit Tambe scored an upset victory over 3rd seed Manav Arora in the 45+ Men’s singles to provide an explosive start to the Jayant Roy Memorial Mumbai ITF Tennis Tournament, which began on Saturday, with matches being played at the MSLTA and Woodehouse Gymkhana.

Masala Games' mystery adventure, Detective Dotson, launches on Steam April 3, 2025. Featuring a unique 2D/3D art style and music by Indian Ocean's nikhil rao, the game follows a reluctant detective in a contemporary Indian setting. A Steam demo is available, and an animated prequel movie is also in development.

Mumbai’s indie music lovers were in for a treat at a suburban concert venue in Kurla, when the Indian Ocean put up a live, electrifying performance

Aspiring Bollywood star turned detective, Dotson, takes center stage in "Detective Dotson: The Movie." Premiering at Hyderabad Comic Con, the animated prequel delves into a nationwide conspiracy with a unique 2D-meets-3D art style. The film precedes the game's storyline, where Dotson investigates his father's murder.

Delhiites enjoyed a musical Sunday recently when Samagam, an NGO that promotes cultural activities, organized a fusion rock performance by Indian Ocean. The band members began their act with a folk song. Rahul Ram, the bass guitarist and vocalist of the band, said that he had a special bond with the auditorium. "I was in fifth standard when I performed here for the first time and it is good to be back here," he said.