Ulaga Tamizh Semmozhi Maanadu, the official anthem of the World Classical Tamil Conference, scored by A R Rahman is a very pleasant musical experience.
From the UK to Poland, each of these festivals attract the best of crowds. Have you booked your tickets yet?
The deadline set by anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare for passing the Lokpal Bill is inching closer, but the government seems to be in no hurry. Sources in the government said that the Union Cabinet is unlikely to discuss the Lokpal Bill on Sunday.
Japanese automobile company Mitsubishi Motors may launch a compact car in the B segment in the country. The car is expected to hit the roads in three years. Though Mitsubishi sells Pajero SUV and Lancer sedan in India, they have not generated adequate volumes for the Japanese automobile company. The compact car will take on Maruti Swift, Hyundai Getz, Skoda Fabia, Fiat Palio, Chevrolet U-VA and Ford Fusion
Central government has approved the proposal to buy Ford's Ikon Flair for institutional purchases. Ford India has entered into a tie-up with the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals for this. The Ikon will be available to government departments at a special rate. Ford India had supplied its SUV Endeavour and sedan Fiesta to various government and public sector undertakings. Besides the Ikon, Ford India sells sedan Fiesta, compact car Fusion, SUV Endeavour in India.
Vaitheeswaran album with just three tracks plus one repetition sticks to the adage 'small is beautiful'.
Good command of written and spoken English will become one of the most sought after qualities in the Indian manager of the future.
As awards were declared, the closing ceremony of E Week turned into a happy riot as winners, runners up celebrated.
Ford is expected to start production in two years, said Arvind Mathew, president and managing director, Ford India. The details of the small car, however, are yet to be finalised.
Armed forces all over the world have deep-rooted martial music traditions. Martial music is one of the many forms of music particularly composed to create 'Veer Rasa'. The essential qualities of martial music have been described in great detail by Bharat in his Sanskrit treatise on music titled 'Natyashastra'.
'We have been getting e-mails for assignments and events. People from random islands, like Seychelles, called us to perform for India's independence day. It's crazy to see how the internet affects the world. We feel blessed that so many people recognise us. We have even got mails from low-budget feature film makers in the South -- like they want us to be the heroines!' Twins Poonam and Priyanka Shah give us a jhalak into their lives!
US automobile manufacturer Ford is studying the feasibility of launching a compact car in India that will be imported as a completely-knocked-down kit from a manufacturing hub in Thailand.
Hundreds of people hurry through a long airport corridor. Among them are two terrorists, who've merged themselves into the crowd.
For people with severe arthritis, even hope can hurt. But, for optimists, here's some good news -- scientists have discovered two genes, which could predict a disabling form of spondylitis in later life.
Mankind needs to find an alternative habitat in another planet with the Moon serving as the human space technological industrial belt and Planet Mars as an alternate human habitat, Kalam said at the International Aerospace Conference.
Truly a compelling contemporary musical feast by Rajhesh Vaidhya.
Europe's auto major Volkswagen is set to become the world's number one car maker, pushing Japan's Toyota to the second place, by taking over sports car manufacturer Porsche.
'This can lift us out of confusion, misery, melancholy and failure, and indeed guide us when it is contacted.' 'For us to ignite our spirituality, we need to look inward and transcend our egos. We need to recognize, connect with and integrate the eternal spirit within,' says A P J Abdul Kalam in his latest book, Transcendence.
In a judgement, which has deep relevance for the posting and career of employees of merged airlines, the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the government policy regarding the absorption of the staff of erstwhile Vayudoot in Indian Airlines in 1993.
Ashok Leyland on Tuesday said it has formed a joint venture with Finland-based Alteams Group that will invest Rs 175 crore (Rs 1.75 billion) initially to make aluminum products for automotive and telecom sectors.
Singer Falu caps tour with a stint in the Big Apple.
Red Fort, the 17th century Mughal marvel, was given the world heritage status by UNESCO on Thursday.
In a landmark discovery, India's maiden moon mission Chandrayaan-I has found evidence of water on the lunar surface, a finding that could trigger a serious hunt for life in outer space.
This album is tight, meticulously planned and power-packed, with hardly any weak link if you don't mind the absence of a female voice. Definitely one of the most engaging albums to have emerged this season.
An entertainment website promoting South Asian culture and music has launched iTunes store for music lovers claiming that it not would dramatically change the face of South Asian music not only for listeners but also for musicians and distributors.
While the compositions do have considerable merit, Reshammiya's singing and the lyrics in some of the songs spoil the party to great extent.
Senior DRDO scientist K Santhanam on Thursday reiterated that there was no question about backing away from his assertion that the 1998 Pokhran II nuclear tests were not fully successful, while the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sureesh Mehta, said the tests conducted eleven years ago were adequate.
'There were no singers like Lata, Kishore, Rafi or Mukesh. And until now, there is nobody. Nobody with that kind of voice, nobody with that kind of brain to learn. Not only to learn, but to improvise. We improvised music, we improvised the songs. Nowadays, they just listen and copy.'
Music composer Dhina goes folksy and fails.
Contrary to Pakistani military's persistent assertion that it will not allow foreign troops to operate within the country, United States special forces were embedded with Pakistani troops for intelligence gathering and were also deployed on joint operations in their territory, according to secret US diplomatic cables.
The US on Tuesday made a strong case for pushing forward the civil nuclear agreement with India to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and increase use of alternative sources to achieve energy security.
DLF, a Delhi-based integrated real estate development company, as part of its strategy for the Bangalore real estate market has lined up two integrated townships worth altogether Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion).
The charm of Kolkata is still alive says Sumit Ganguli.
Global IT major Oracle plans to use its Indian acquisition i-Flex to acquire more customers in the banking sector. Their joint sales pitch has now fetched them their first client among US retail banks
With the diesel-powered vehicles looking to form a large chunk of the automobile market in the next three to four years, Ford India is planning to set up a diesel engine facility in its existing 350 acre complex in Chennai.
India's largest automobile manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch the company's entry-level sports utility vehicle, Jimny in the country by the year-end.
The price of petrol variant of the Verna has been raised by Rs 3,500 (for the base model), while the diesel model has become dearer by Rs 10,000.
But the songs will not ring in your head after the album is over.
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