At 12, Zakir Hussain got Rs 5 for first tabla show

Eight years ago, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the musical instrument's rhythms into his ears when asked to recite......

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Popular folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as 'Bihar Kokila' for her melodious rendition of Chhath and folk songs such as Kartik Maas Ijoriya, Suraj Bhaile Bihaan and Bollywood hits Taar Bijli and......

The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

Politicians across the political spectrum graced Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding ceremonies at the Jio World Convention Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex in north west Mumbai.  ......

INDIA bloc leaders protest in Parl with Constitution copies in hands

In a show of strength, the Opposition INDIA bloc members on Monday waved copies of the Constitution in Parliament as Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha.......

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.' IMAGE: Shreyas Talpade and Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om. Shreyas......

Aamir-Kiran Take Lost Ladies To New York

IMAGE: Kiran Rao, Aamir Khan, Vikas Khanna, Jyoti Deshpande and Prabal Gurung. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vikas Khanna/Instagram It seems that Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have started their Oscar......

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Or Singham Again: Who Will Win?

IMAGE: Triptii Dimri and Kartik Aaryan in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. After months of no action (Stree 2 arrived during the Independence Day weekend), Diwali may light up the box office again. Singham......

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

'The great singer Shardaji took Bhojpuri music and singing to the national and international level with her singing!' IMAGE: Sharda Sinha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anurag Kashyap/Instagram Anurag......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.  IMAGE: Siddhesh Lad's 145 propelled Mumbai to 671 for 7 declared in the first innings in their Ranji Trophy Group......

Jaiswal, Samson, Axar on selectors' radar for Champions Trophy

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal will add variety to India's batting among the top-four. Photograph: ICC/X Out-of-form veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to form the batting core of......

Ishan Kishan smashes 23-ball 77, injury scare for Shami

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan's IPL price justified? Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Swashbuckling batter Ishan Kishan struck nine sixes during a scintillating 23-ball unbeaten 77-run knock as Jharkhand......

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan is set to lead a young squad with last season's designated skipper Virat Singh as his deputy and Kumar Kushagra as the wicketkeeper. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters India......

Battle for the second keeper's slot: Jitesh Sharma vs Ishan Kishan

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI  Jitesh Sharma could well pip Ishan Kishan for second wicketkeeper's slot in the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team which will play three T20Is against......