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Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi retires after 8 decades

Kalamandalam Gopi, the esteemed Kathakali artist renowned for his flawless portrayal of classical characters for nearly eight decades, has announced his retirement from the stage due to health......

Wonderful Music To Make Your Day!

Maestro Imran Khan seeks to bring this rich musical heritage, infused with his own unique folk fusion style, to a broader audience. IMAGE: Maestro Imran Khan, left, and Sikandar Khan perform at......

100-year-old freedom fighter among 30 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

A 100-year old freedom fighter from Goa, a Dhak player from West Bengal who trained 150 women in the male-dominated field and India's first woman puppeteers are among 30 unsung heroes who were......

'When He Played The Tabla It Was Magic'

'The balance Zakir Bhai created between rhythm and execution...his maths during his performances were perfect, and yet he was a fountain of improvisation.' IMAGE: Eleven-year-old Puneet Thakkar,......

When Security Wouldn't Let The Ustad In

'The security guards at the stadium did not recognise him. He kept saying he was Zakir Hussain but they did not permit him to enter.''Zakir bhai was calm and told me it is not their fault. They......

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

As auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) became the number two player in the retail passenger vehicle segment for the first time in February, powered by its new launches, the company is setting its......

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

'Our business continues to roll out its strategy, the role of this GDTC continues to grow.' IMAGE: Text. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kimberly-Clark/Instagram Sreekanth Jayabalan, vice-president......

Samsung Plant To Resume After 37 Day Strike

Employees were told to return to work from Monday onwards for a fresh start for improved production. IMAGE: Security guards stand outside the Samsung facility in Sriperumbudur. Photograph: Reuters......

Modi Connects With Maestro Ilaiyaraaja

Photographs: ANI Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 took to his X account to share pictures on his meeting with legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja and praised him for his......

'We Are The RRR'

'Post COVID, people are much more enthusiastic about going to concerts.''The live music scenario has suddenly become very relevant to people's lives.''They see that it is cooked on the spot.'......

Watch Rahman Perform Chhaava LIVE!

'Look at the amazing combination of you coming from Punjab, me coming from Chennai, and we are making a Marathi film.' IMAGE: Vicky Kaushal and A R Rahman. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vicky......

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Photograph: Kind courtesy Chandrika Tandon/Instagram Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category......

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kamal Haasan/X As news spread of Shyam Benegal's passing on December 23, heartfelt tributes......

Modric brings Galactico glamour to Swansea in surprise ownership twist

IMAGE: Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, whose contract at the Spanish giants runs until mid-2025, will join American investors Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris and Jason......

Catches Win Matches? Not in Jaipur

IMAGE: Virat Kohli drops Dhruv Jurel. Photograph: BCCI Two contrasting T20 ideologies were on display in Jaipur's IPL 2025 opener. On one side stood Rajasthan Royals, reliant on precision and......

Ashwin surpasses Bhuvi to attain IPL milestone

IMAGE: CSK's Ravichandran Ashwin picked 2 for 48 in the match against Punjab Kings on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Royal......

Kohli, Rohit Hug; Pandya Bros Kiss

IMAGE: Virat Kohli hugs Rohit Sharma after the IPL 2025 match in Mumbai on Monday. Photographs: BCCI A heartfelt moment unfolded in IPL 2025 in Mumbai on Monday, April 7, 2025, as Virat......

Bhuvi Is IPL's Most Successful Pace Bowler

IMAGE: Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the most successful pace bowler in the history of IPL, surpassing West Indian legend Dwayne Bravo.. Photograph: BCCI Bhuvneshwar Kumar etched his name into IPL......

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