'An artist born but once in centuries'

"The end of an era", "gave life to the phrase music is a universal language" and "a void that cannot be fulfilled", is how prominent personalities, led by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime......

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, eminent personalities, politicians, cricketers and ordinary citizens on Sunday described Lata Mangeshkar as the "nightingale of the subcontinent" and the "queen......

Parliament pays homage to Lata Mangeshkar, adjourned for 1 hour

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said India is struck silent in the passing away of iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar in the 75th year of Independence, and adjourned the proceedings of......

When Lata Mangeshkar found an admirer in Pak's brutal dictator

Pakistan's brutal dictator General Muhammad Zia ul Haq, known for banning music and other fine arts featuring women in the Islamic nation, could not remain untouched from the golden voice of Lata......

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

These companies support with isolation centres, medical & financial help, and friendly leave policies. From helping their employees infected with the Covid-19 virus to vaccinating them or......

The Risk-Taker

'An entrepreneur should always remain under pressure or he will die,' Vineet Rai tells Anjuli Bhargava.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   In 2001, when the world was in the throes of......

Air India, your humble airline

No nightingale sang in Berkeley Square -- adapting Vera Lynn's romantic and popular Second World War song -- as the woman in Air India's office told me they were moving to Brentford. She was as......

Tapping the $ 6 billion Indian healthcare biz

"In India, the sector will grow to $10 billion by 2018," predicts Vishal Bali, co-founder, Medwell Ventures, in an interview with Apurva Venkat. IMAGE: Radiologists examine a cancer patient before......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar, the voice of generations of Indians and one of the biggest music icons of the country, died on Sunday due to multiple organ failure, her sister Usha Mangeshkar and......

Rajani Kagra Sings Her Favourite Lata Song

Dear Readers, we invite you to share your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song with us. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajani Kagra Homemaker Rajani Kagra has a master's degree in science. While painting and......

Lata Mangeshkar, as you have never seen her before

It was a rich and beautiful life. A life that touched millions. A voice that helped millions express their emotions. For Lata Mangeshkar was God-gifted genius. She loved music. Cricket was a......

A part of me feels lost: Sachin pays tribute to 'Lata didi'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sachin Tendulkar/Instagram The sporting fraternity led by cricketers on Sunday condoled the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and paid glowing tributes to the......

Imran Khan leads Pakistan in paying tributes to Lataji

IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar was the epitome of grace and humility. Photograph: File photo India’s nightingale Lata Mangeshkar’s voice transcended borders and while India continues to......

Tendulkar pays tribute to nurses, says grateful for everything they do

Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to the nation's nursing staff on the occasion of 'International Nurses Day', saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has made everyone realise their......

Club cricketer dies in Kolkata after fielding collision

This image is used for representational purposes. Photograph: David Mariuz/Getty Images Tragedy struck Indian cricket on Monday when a 20-year-old player died as a result of a freakish on-field......

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar

Reader Kamlesh Suvarna sent us this photograph. 'I met Sachin Tendulkar while he was playing in the nets at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) ground at Bandra Kurla complex in Mumbai,'......