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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......

Soli Sorabjee was a Lion of the Law

'Soli steadfastly believed in Voltaire's famous dictum that he would disagree violently with anyone but defend to death that person's right to disagree with him.'Aditi Phadnis remembers Soli......

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......

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......

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......

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......

Will these 7 Honda City cars ever come to India?

The Honda City is an iconic brand for the Japanese carmaker. While Honda sells the popular sedan and its hatchback variant, the Honda Jazz, in India, here’s a look at 7 Honda City/Honda......

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......

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......

Images: Celebrities' Day out

Actors Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapur smile during a news conference for their upcoming movie Kaminey in Mumbai on...

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......

Rahman: It took time to gauge what Majid Majidi wanted from me

It took six months for A R Rahman to understand the kind of score that renowned Iranian director Majid Majidi wanted for his upcoming film Muhammad. Rahman and Majidi have collaborated......

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......

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......

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......

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

IMAGE: David Stern's greatest accomplishment as commissioner is widely considered to be the way he transformed the NBA, once largely an unknown commodity outside the United States, into a globally......

Massa leaves hospital, flies home to Brazil

Injured Formula One driver Felipe Massa left a Budapest hospital after nine days of treatment on Monday, boarding a private jet home to Brazil on his own feet. Ferrari's Massa, who fractured his......

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