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Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

What despots and dictators, jammers and competitors, had not managed to do in 83 years -- what the Soviet Union had failed to counter during the Cold War; what China had failed to crush during the......

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Ustad Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute......

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......

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. IMAGE: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: ANI Photo Zakir Hussain was......

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

Fantastical musical moments from the International Jazz Day concert in Mumbai.Photographs and videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com IMAGE: The incomparable Godfather Of Indian Jazz, Louis Banks, full......

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Dealers said the discounts this March are higher than the same month in the previous year. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Honda Jazz: Not very exciting, but the 2nd most fuel efficient car in India

“Honda Jazz is very spacious and the flexibility inside the cabin makes it extremely versatile, while the new and punchy diesel heart comes at the right time,” says Indian motoring......

Small cars not finished, but certainly won't be cheap

That means a manufacturer looking at a market like India needs to decide whether small, cheap cars or small, expensive cars or both will work better for them, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Maruti Suzuki......

With 30% slump in sales, its not business as usual this Eid

Rising prices of essential commodities have dampened the Eid shopping Even as Muslims across the city are celebrating 'Eid Ul-Fitr' today, local traders witnessing brisk business during the month......

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action. The bars at the Delhi Gymkhana Club are closed. So is the Lady......

Movies, Leopard prints and all that jazz at Locarno

Ankur Pathak captures the essence of the Locarno International Film Festival, live from Locarno! Keeping its date with the movies, the incredibly gorgeous lakeside town of Locarno -- which lies in......

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021. IMAGE: Aditya Rao Hydari and Konkona Sensharma in Ajeeb Daastaans. Year two of the pandemic was a challenge in so many......

First look: Anushka wrestles for Sultan

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: After Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma’s look from Sultan has been released. The 27-year-old actress plays a wrestler in......

Elton John, Ravi Shankar to play for Daniel Pearl

Vocalist Barbra Streisand, pop singer Elton John, violinist Yo-Yo Ma, sitarist Pandit Ravi Shankar and jazz icon Herbie Hancock are some of the musicians who will come together to honour the memory......

PIX: From 'Namaste' to 'sun shines differently here': How Bieber won Mumbai's heart

The packed DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai erupted into cheers on Wednesday night as international pop sensation Justin Bieber arrived at the venue. Around 8 pm, the singer took to the stage......

Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

IMAGE: Russian Andrey Rublev won his 11th ATP title with Serbian Open crown. Photograph: ATP Tour/Twitter World No 1 Novak Djokovic's barren title spell in 2022 continued as he went down 6-2, 6-7......

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

The Olympic oath, recited by the athletes at the end of the parade, was updated for the Tokyo Games, with athletes swearing their commitment to inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination for the......

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

IMAGE: Loftus Road Stadium, home to Queens Park Rangers is pictured on March 23, 2020 in London. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the......

PHOTOS: India gears up for second F1 Grand Prix

Organizers of the second edition of the Indian Grand Prix are jazzing up the Buddh International Circuit in anticipation of a nail biting race that could decide the 2012-13 Formula One champion.......

Olympics: Early decision needed for any delay

IMAGE: People wearing protective face masks are seen in front of the Giant Olympic rings at the waterfront area at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters Any......