Film folk, politicians and sports personalities joined hundreds of fans as they paid their last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.
There is no conclusive clarity on how many songs Lataji has actually sung.
'In just a couple of years, she proved herself the best cook in the Mangeshkar family.'
'The more popular, the more work, the more money.'
We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs
'I never want to play a character that sends out the wrong message.'
Several families continue their desperate search for their loved ones.
Glimpses from the 58th and 59th Maharashtra State Film Awards held simultaneously in Mumbai this week.
'There is absolutely no rivalry between us.' 'I've always wished her well.' 'And she has always looked up to me as her elder sister.'
The legendary singer turns 87 today!
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of Monday after she complained of breathing problems, hospital sources said.
Delhi recorded a voter turnout of over 19 per cent in the first four hours of polling on Wednesday across 70 assembly constituencies, with the highest voter participation witnessed in North East district.
Former US President Bill Clinton expresses his doubts about the realization of Mahatma Gandhi's dream for India in his new book, 'Citizen: My Life After the White House'. Reflecting on his experience in the aftermath of the devastating 2001 Gujarat earthquake, Clinton recounts his encounters with the suffering and resilience of the people, questioning the extent to which India has achieved Gandhi's vision of a peaceful haven for all. The book also highlights the establishment of the American India Foundation (AIF), which Clinton helped found to support relief efforts in Gujarat. Clinton's observations on India's internal divisions, particularly between Hindus and Muslims, offer a thought-provoking perspective on the country's progress towards Gandhi's ideals.
Indian National Lok Dal president and five-time Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala died in Gurugram on Friday at the age of 89.
Lata Mangeskhar did not eat or drink during the nine-hour nail-biter at Mohali which India won by 29 runs
Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.
Lata Mangeshkar turns 80 on September 28. rediff.com heralds this milestone event with a month-long celebration of memories and song. Today: Composer Jatin salutes Lataji.
'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'
'It will remain my one regret that Lataji didn't sing for me in Meera.'
'Since when have our concert audiences become so intolerant?' the legend asks Subhash K Jha.
Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.
Amitabh Bachchan did not make an appearance in The Great India Kapil Show, featuring Rekha as its special guest, but his presence was felt throughout. Even though she never once mentioned his name, Rekha shared her thoughts quite clearly.
This is the first time she has been hospitalised in 20 years, says Subhash K Jha.
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'She brought so much craft, skill and spontaneity to her songs, it was almost impossible for me to match up to her voice on screen.'
Pancham, like his father, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs were reserved only for her.
The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.
In 1991, The Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Mangeshkar as the most recorded artist in the world with not less than '30,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs' recorded in 20 Indian languages between 1948 and 1987.
Yet another honour for Javed Akhtar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Congress of practicing appeasement politics, saying the party's priority was "family first." He asserted that the BJP-led government operates on the principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' (development for all) and prioritizes "nation first." Modi further criticized the Congress's approach to reservations, claiming it was aimed at creating divisions within the country. He highlighted the BJP's initiatives to empower marginalized communities, including the constitutional status to the OBC commission and the introduction of 10% reservation for economically backward groups.
Mangeshkar, 90, was admitted to the Breach Candy hospital in the early hours of November 11.
'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
'It was one of the most difficult and complex songs of my career.'
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