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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......

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Ustad Rashid Khan has left an enduring legacy with his soul-stirring notes, his melodious voice echoing through time and leaving an indelible imprint on the rich heritage of Hindustani music.......

What do Indians Vote For?

'Many Indians are not voting mostly on the basis of issues like the economy and their own well-being as measured by data provided by the government.''They seem to be as concerned and perhaps more......

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

Sunil Sethi caught the coronavirus. This is what happened next.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After eight days and nights in a Covid hospital following an attack of some severity,......

'Urdu writers don't want to get into trouble'

'They will talk about secularism, but communalism -- they just won't say there exists such a beast.''It's harmful for society to brush it under the carpet.''If we talk about secularism, we must......

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

How a small-town theatre actor is navigating his way in the world of endorsements, using his Bollywood playbook as a guide. IMAGE: Nawazuddin Siddiqui is very choosy about the ads he appears in.......

'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......

'You Get Desensitised To Rejection'

'You're going to have your own journey and that can be very beautiful.''It can also be very terrifying because there is no precedence.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rasika Dugal/Instagram Rasika......

'I Was A Muhphat'

'I was one of those children who didn't feel I had to adhere to instructions on how to behave.''That must have made things very awkward for my parents.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rasika......

Meet The Fairy Folk Of Bollywood

'Every actor's journey is unique.''It's beautiful but also terrifying because you have to carve your own path.''So if there's somebody to talk it through, it's nice.' IMAGE: Rasika Dugal and Mukul......

'Mirzapur prompted creators to imagine me differently'

'Everyone's favourite show Mirzapur is returning with a third season in which I am reprising my role as Beena Tripathi.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rasika Dugal/Instagram Rasika Dugal may have made......

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

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

What do Indians Vote For?

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

'Urdu writers don't want to get into trouble'

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'You Get Desensitised To Rejection'

'I Was A Muhphat'

Meet The Fairy Folk Of Bollywood

'Mirzapur prompted creators to imagine me differently'

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