Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Ustad Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute......

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco, United States, his family said on Monday. He was 73. IMAGE: Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Hussain......

Why are writers protesting UK's bulldozer maker JCB?

Over a hundred writers, translators and publishers have written an open letter accusing the 'JCB Prize for Literature' of hypocrisy, saying the British bulldozer manufacturer company that funds it......

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......

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light lost out the BAFTA to France's Emilia Perez, but the evening saw many more expected wins and losses at the BAFTAs at London's Royal Festival Hall on February......

Rediff's Oscar Predictions: Will Anora Win?

The 97th Academy Awards are days away, and there are some strong contenders for the top awards. Anora and The Brutalist are among the favourites but while critics may be divided in their Best Film......

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Here's a quick look at the winners. IMAGE: Director Sean Baker with Mikey Madison and his team after......

Oscars 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Prez Get Nominated

The nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards were announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott. India has reason to celebrate as Anuja, backed by Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga, gets......

Semis slot sealed, England will look to fix batting vs Kiwis

IMAGE: Heather Knight has shown consistency with fine knocks in England's matches against India and Australia, and could again make an impact against New Zealand. Photograph: Lahiru......

Now or never! India face NZ in must-win women's WC clash

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur's side would become the fourth team to book the semifinal berth if they get the better of the White Ferns here on the familiar mat of the DY Patil Stadium. Photograph: BCCI......

Women's World Cup: India overpower NZ to enter semis

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana celebrates her century against New Zealand during the Women's World Cup match in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI Women/X Smriti Mandhana (105) and Pratika Rawal......

Harleen, Harmanpreet guide India to easy win over Kiwis

IMAGE: Left-arm spinner Sree Charani, right, the pick of India's bowlers in the women's ODI World Cup warm-up match against New Zealand, in Bengaluru, on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI/X Skipper......

Defending champs Aus outclass NZ in World Cup opener

IMAGE: Ashleigh Gardner, who came in the 19th over when Australia were 113 for 4, struck her second ODI hundred off just 77 balls. Photograph: BCCI Seasoned all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner's......