Shillong Chamber Choir founder Neil Nongkynrih passes away

Shillong Chamber Choir founder and noted music composer Neil Nongkynrih died in Mumbai after a brief illness on Wednesday said Choir officials. IMAGE: Neil Nongkynrih receives his Padma Shri Award......

When Astad Deboo made a fort dance!

The celebrated contemporary dancer's performance was part of the One World Retreat, a three-day event to promote the cause of the Indian Head Injury Foundation. Astad Deboo, the celebrated......

Shillong Chamber Choir founder: We still have time for each other in India

Our beloved country although evolving still retains a precious simplicity. We still have time to visit one another without having to make appointments, says Neil Nongkynrih, founder of the famous......

Backstage for the Trump visit

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?Archana Masih/Rediff.com finds out. IMAGE: Members of the Gujarat police's bomb disposal squad scan a plant, February 18, 2020, along......

'Uncle Neil brought North East closer to India'

'There was a certain difference that separated him from the rest. That's why his life is so celebrated, his loss is felt globally.' IMAGE: William Richmond Basaiawmoit with Neil Nongkynrih.......

India's Got Talent champs to sing for Obama

John W Thabah reports from Shillong on the Choir that will once again make waves, this time before an American president. Their style is both unique, and heartwarming. After charming India, they......

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India? Controversy-ridden Pahlaj Nihalani's recent ouster as chairperson of the Central Board Of Film Certification and Prasoon Joshi's......

PIX: Happy New Year's GRAND music launch

The music launch of Happy New Year was an elaborate affair.The music of Shah Rukh Khan's next movie Happy New Year was released at the Yash Raj Studio in Andheri, a western suburb of Mumbai. In a......

Indian cricketers to bat for cancer charity event

IMAGE: Virat Kohli dribbles past Ranbir Kapoor. Virat Kohli-led All Hearts side beat Abhishek Bachchan's All Stars team in a charity football match -- Celebrity Clasico 2017. Photograph: Santosh......

PHOTOS: ISL 3 off to colourful, star-studded start

IMAGE: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar, cricketer Mahender Singh Dhoni and actor and owner of North East United Football team John Abraham at inaugural ceremony......