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Ravi Shankar's family, friends pay tributes at memorial

Friends, family members and followers, who came to pay tribute to music maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar were welcomed with white roses and vermilion on forehead on Thursday in his hometown Encinitas,......

Pandit Ravi Shankar to be honoured with lifetime Grammy

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar is set to receive a posthumous lifetime achievement Grammy award, organisers announced on Wednesday.Three-time Grammy winner Shankar, who died Tuesday in......

Pandit Ravi Shankar was miracle man: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

Sarod superstar Ustad Amjad Ali Khan pays tribute to sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar So 12.12.12 has done its damage! And what a loss! I just landed in Mumbai for the release of my book and I......

Panditji was a lovely teacher: Raakhee on Ravi Shankar

Believe it or not,Raakhee Gulzar spent weeks learning how to play the sitar from the maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar himself. It was for her role of the unfulfilled housewifein Aparna Sen'sParoma.......

'Ravi Shankar ignited an interest in the West about India'

Legendary Sitar maestro and composer Pandit Ravi Shankar, who has breathed his last at a hospital in California, ignited an interest in the West about India, an eminent think tank said in......

How IIMs are trying newer ways to beat stress

Last Sunday, students at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), took lessons from Kathak maestro Birju Maharaj in, guess what, stress management. It's not just IIM-B. IIM-Ahmedabad......

PIX: Bachchans get together with Amjad Ali Khan

Amitabh Bachchan released a book that sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan had penned on his late father Hafiz Ali Khan, on December 13 at a suburban hotel in Mumbai. Titled My Father, Our......

'I didn't get a chance to learn on Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa'

Ghazal maestro Talat Aziz -- the first contestant to be eliminated from the latest season of Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa -- isn't complaining about the loss."I am not dejected but I'm gladto be apart of......

Mehdi Hassan wanted to meet Amitabh, Dilip Kumar

Two years ago, the "Voice of God" as Lata Mangeshkar called Ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan had expressed his desire to visit India, the country of his birth, but he passed away today without realising......

Bollywood pays tribute to Mehdi Hassan

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. Bollywood stars mourned the demise of Pakistani ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan, who passed away this morning after enduring a long......

Have a fav Mehdi Hassan song? TELL US!

Pakistani ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan passed into the ages this morning after enduring a long battle with several ailments.Born in 1927, the singer gained fame with his renditions of soulful songs......

Tendulkar's 10 gems in international cricket

Age is only a number, as Sachin Tendulkar has proved over the years. The batting maestro who turned 40 on Wednesday still continues to be an integral part of India's Test team. He......

Pujara, Kohli will serve India for a long time: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar turns 40 on Wednesday and the milestone means the sun will soon set on the batting maestro's illustrious career. Ahead of his big day, Tendulkar spoke with Vijay Lokapally......

PIX: Comeback maestro Nadal triumphs at Indian Wells

The Spanish left-hander, who was sidelined for seven months last year with a left knee injury, overcame a gritty challenge from the hard-hitting Argentine to win a record 22nd ATP Masters title,......

Tendulkar needs to justify his place!

Sachin Tendulkar's last century came more than two years ago against South Africa. Considering his current run, the maestro has to justify that at age 40 he can contribute more to the side than......

Photos: Family and practice leave Federer ready for another Slam

Weeks of practice and family time have left Swiss maestro Roger Federer fit and refreshed ahead of what the 17-time major winner believes could be an unpredictable Australian Open in the absence of......

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Q. What is Tanjore famous for
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Q. India's First Woman Tabla Maestro
Anitha: A. Mainly for temples & paintings. It is also the major rice producing centre in Tamil Nadu. Further TN political maestro Kanunanidhi belongs to Tanjore. more

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Q. Who is playing Harmonium on Google home page ?
Jaya: A. Dr Aban Mistry ........ more

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Wagner's 200th Birthday Celebrated By Musical World

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American on a desi roll

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Ganguly, Mithun, Rituparno Given Bangabibhusan Award

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To create interest for arts and music, SDMC to train teachers

South Delhi Municipal Corporation organised 10 days cultural seminar based on Art and Music for Nursery and Primary teachers at SDMC Primary School... ...

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