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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......

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......

'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......

'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......

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away into the ages......

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

IMAGE: Virat Kohli surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India's highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Virat Kohli added yet another chapter to his......

Spin specialist: Shreyas Iyer, India's middle-order maestro!

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer has an overall strike-rate of 102.49 in ODIs, vindicating his bold approach in the 50-overs format. Photographs: BCCI Shreyas Iyer is fidgety at the crease, almost Steve......

Virat Kohli's Diving Catch Creates History Against Pakistan

IMAGE: Virat Kohli soars past Mohammad Azharuddin to become India’s best fielder. Photograph: JioHotstar/X Virat Kohli etched his name in history once again during the ICC Champions......

Pankaj Advani's 14th Asian gold: Is he the greatest ever?

Indian cue sports maestro Pankaj Advani has once again showcased his brilliance on the international stage, capturing an unprecedented 14th gold medal at the Asian Snooker Championship in Doha.......

Ashwin slams 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket

Stop treating Indian cricketers as demigods and "normalise things" going forward so that they remain grounded and relatable to common people, spin legend R Ashwin said while slamming the prevailing......

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