It is astonishing, even for many of us who may have wide exposure to music, to see how such world-class performers are so little known in their own land, notes Aakar Patel.
India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.
Poverty prevented Kami finishing his studies as a child. At 68, he goes to school six days a week to complete his studies and escape a lonely home life.
Kala Gujjar was arrested from Regal area of Samba district on Saturday and several combat dresses were recovered from his shed. He is believed to have arranged combat dresses for the militants and provided them with guides. Eight persons, including two militants, were killed in the fierce gun battle between security forces and militants at Kaily Mandi area of Samba.
Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday, exhorted people to spend more time in the gym than at the dining table.
When Sheena got down from his car on the evening of April 24, 2012, Rahul says she told him, "Bye. Love you. See you later."
Kaagaz completely relies on Pankaj Tripathi's unassuming talent and sarcastic might to pull it off, notes Sukanya Verma.
Reader Bahadev Reddy has sent us this photograph with the star.
Anita Aikara/Rediff.com shares pics from her travel to the Andaman Islands.
'The world is reeling under violence, often in the name of religion. This must not happen and humanistic values must be promoted'
Kabir Kala Manch activists had allegedly made provocative speeches leading to violence at Koregaon Bhima in the district, according to an FIR registered at Vishrambaug police station after the event.
The Pakistani item girl is working on her first full-fledged acting role.
The actor joined luminaries from the Telugu film industry for the awards show.
'Skater Girl is India's first film on skateboarding and I hope that it inspires girls and boys across the world and brings them hope.'
The last rites will be conducted in Mandala in Madhya Pradesh, according to his wishes.
Company claims new use for kala jeera extract, provoking alarmed campaigners here and abroad; says reaction not based on facts.
Here's a look at pictures from the TSR TV9 film awards ceremony.
'If we accept this, then in a few years we will not see a democratic India that we know'
Readers share their summer pics.You can share yours too!
A nationwide agitation was held on the call of 'December 8 Kisan Mahaandolan' as protesting farmers vociferously reiterated their demand of repealing the new farm laws, which they have termed as "kala kanoon".
Don't get the heat get you down. Try these soothing coolers, suggests Apeksha Mehta.
Shobha Deepak Singh, whose association with the legendary Kishori Amonkar, spanned 35 years, shares her memories of the musical genius.
The Pakistani starlet makes her acting debut with Daal Mein Kuch Kala Hai this Friday.
Sab Kushal Mangal is a cute film, but it is the climax that is absolutely disappointing
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.
Suspected militants targeted a polio vaccination team in Pakistan's restive northwest on Tuesday, killing a policeman who was protecting the vaccinators, officials said.
The Cellular Jail and the Viper Island are two places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands that should be like a pilgrimage for all Indians, says Bishnu Pada Ray, the two-time BJP MP from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in our special series where various Indians tell Rediff.com what they love most about India.
'These charges of the prosecution will fall to the ground and I am 100 per cent sure of that.'
Most informal enterprises in slums employ local residents, generating benefits for the local economy.
As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.
Nagarjuna Akkineni looks young in his forthcoming film Greeku Veerudu.
Visual thinking, rigorous technique and a problem-solving approach, go into the making of a Director of Photography, the person behind the look and feel of a film.
Suhani Sheshodia shares her amazing weight loss journey.
