All you need to know about the disease that killed Zakir Hussain

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, the condition that led to the death of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, is an extremely debilitating disease -- a virtual death sentence. IMAGE: Tabla maestro Ustad......

At 12, Zakir Hussain got Rs 5 for first tabla show

Eight years ago, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the musical instrument's rhythms into his ears when asked to recite......

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco, United States, his family said on Monday. He was 73. IMAGE: Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Hussain......

Army deployed for relief op in mystery disease-hit areas of J-K

A mysterious disease has been wreaking havoc in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, claiming 16 lives and affecting 38 people since early December 2024. IMAGE: Army has been deployed in Budhal......

Crude palm oil rates on boil, FMCG prices move north

With crude palm oil prices on the rise, companies have started to jack up rates of soaps and edible oils in order to pass on the hike to consumers. A migrant worker pushes a cart as he collects......

Like Malaika's First Selfie Of The Year?

Sonakshi relives her holiday mood... Sonam shares a late New Year post... Aahana rides a unicorn... Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram 2024 wasn't kind to Malaika Arora, as she lost......

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar Review: Predictable

Khoj: Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar is too pretentious a title for the far-fetched, lightweight thriller that follows, observes Deepa Gahlot. A small police station in serene Panchgani. Not much crime......

'I Learnt So Much From Shyambabu'

'I have never met anyone so knowledgeable and with so much conviction, so much humility about everything he knew.' IMAGE: Manoj Bajpayee and Karisma Kapoor in Zubeidaa. "I got to work with......

This Is The Colour Of The Season!

Rakul has a complain... Diana sparkles... Tamannaah loves her blues... Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram Red, of course, is the colour of the season, and Ananya Panday agrees.......

F1: Hamilton embraces 'new job', fans go wild

IMAGE: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team driver Lewis Hamilton reacts during a farewell event for his team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photograph: Hasnoor Hussain / Reuters Seven-times Formula One......

Ashwin reveals why he retired mid-series

 'I have never been the kind to hold on to things. I have never felt insecure in life' 'I know my numbers, probably gave the impression that I went after number, that was never the case'......

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Jasprit Bumrah is a combination of legendary pacers, says Greg Chappell IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah has reinforced his status as the best bowler in the world several times. Photograph: BCCI/X......

Hussain backs 'seniors' to lead England in Champions Trophy

IMAGE: England's young squad in the recently concluded ODI matches against Australia ended up losing the series by 3-2. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Former England captain Nasser......

Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals

IMAGE: Action from the match between Rajasthan and Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy. Photograph: BCCI Domestic / X Rajasthan's Mahipal Lomror put the IPL franchises on alert ahead of the mega......