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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......

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

'That was my mistake.''Gautam Adani was not involved in forming the Maharashtra government.''Adani was not there in the meeting.''The meeting was at his guest house and we were sitting in his guest......

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

Marble from Rajasthan's Makrana, a three billion-year-old rock from Mysuru for the idol, polished teakwood from Maharashtra -- all corners of the country contributed to making Ayodhya's Ram temple......

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.......

Modi gifts Macron sandalwood sitar replica, Pochampally silk ikat for wife

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a sandalwood replica of the sitar to French President Emanuel Macron and Pochampally silk ikat in a sandalwood box to his wife Brigitte Macron, officials......

India must have a future in Electronics

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.''It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues......

Why is Uday Kotak being singled out for his bank's success?

'I find the RBI edict to the Kotak Mahindra Bank to reduce Uday Kotak's shareholding very unreasonable,' says Sudhir Bisht. IMAGE: Uday Kotak, non-executive chairman, Infrastructure Leasing and......

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor? IMAGE: Dev Anand. Dev Anand led a larger-than-life existence on screen. His real life was just as eventful.......

'Pathaan, Animal Earning Rs 1,000 Cr Is Bogus'

'Ranbir Kapoor has only one film as does Salman Khan.''Hrithik Roshan only has War 2 in hand.''Ranveer Singh has no film on floors today.' IMAGE: Ranbir Kapoor and Tripti Dimri in Animal. The year......

It's Bollywood Quiz Time!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. It's quiz time, folks! All you have to do is identify the movie from the options listed below. You have to answer each......

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

Quiz: How Well Do You Know The Movies?

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Take a break from your busy day to enjoy our fun and filmi Bollywood quiz. All you have to do is identify the movie......

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