News for 'Maestro'

Google doodles shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's 102nd birthday

Google doodles shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's 102nd birthday

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Bharat Ratna recipient Ustad Bismillah Khan was born March 21, 1916.

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

G V Prakash Parts Ways With Wife Saindhavi

G V Prakash Parts Ways With Wife Saindhavi

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Composer G V Prakash (who has scored music for films like Captain Miller, Asuran and Thalaivi) has announced his separation from his singer-wife of 11 years, Saindhavi on social media.

Will Dhoni Play IPL 2025? What CSK CEO Says

Will Dhoni Play IPL 2025? What CSK CEO Says

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'We haven't discussed anything with M S Dhoni. We will speak post October 15.'

PIX: Akshay, Tiger, Rahman light up IPL opening ceremony

PIX: Akshay, Tiger, Rahman light up IPL opening ceremony

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

There was dancing, there was singing and heavy dose of patriotism on a glitzy night at the Indian Premier League opening ceremony in Chennai on Friday.

Violin maestro K Vaidhyanathan dead

Violin maestro K Vaidhyanathan dead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

He was 73. He was undergoing treatment for heart aliment at a private hospital when the end came at about 2150 hours. He had been admitted to hospital five days ago. The famous carnatic violinist was among the best along with other greats like T N Krishnan Lolkudi Jayaraman. His innovative style and 'playing around with notes' won him accolades as well as criticism.

Cricketers Day Out at Wimbledon! Standing ovation for Sachin

Cricketers Day Out at Wimbledon! Standing ovation for Sachin

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Sachin Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the capacity crowd at Centre Court

Will Hero Maestro BEAT Honda Activa?

Will Hero Maestro BEAT Honda Activa?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

According to trade experts Hero MotoCorp's Maestro is going to give a tough competition to Honda Activa.

SEE: Dhoni has got the perfect dandiya moves!

SEE: Dhoni has got the perfect dandiya moves!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Dhoni and his wife Sakshi joined forces with CSK bowling maestro Dwayne Bravo for an energetic round of Dandiya.

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.

Are Hero Maestro and Mahindra Gusto better than Honda Activa?

Are Hero Maestro and Mahindra Gusto better than Honda Activa?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Are any of the new scooters good to compete with the Honda Activa?

Dhanush Gets Ready To Play Ilaiyaraaja

Dhanush Gets Ready To Play Ilaiyaraaja

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Directed by Arun Matheswaran, the film's music will be composed by Ilaiyaraaja himself.

Mitchell Starc: 350 wickets and counting in Tests

Mitchell Starc: 350 wickets and counting in Tests

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Starc currently stands as the fifth-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Test cricket, with 351 wickets to his credit.

Sarangi maestro Ustad Sultan Khan passes away

Sarangi maestro Ustad Sultan Khan passes away

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Sarangi maestro and classical singer Ustad Sultan Khan, the soulful voice behind hits like 'Piya basanti' and 'Albela sajan aayo re', passed away on Sunday afternoon in Mumbai after prolonged illness.

Sarod maestro Sharan Rani passes away

Sarod maestro Sharan Rani passes away

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Versatile Hindustani musician Sharan Rani, popularly known as 'Sarod Rani', passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday morning, a day before her 80th birthday.A disciple of great music maestros Ustad Allaudin Khan and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, she belongs to the Maihar Senia gharana and was hailed by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the 'Cultural Ambassador of India'.Rani, a Padma Bhushan awardee who created new ragas, she traveled abroad to record with major music companies.

Gill and Bairstow's war of words revealed!

Gill and Bairstow's war of words revealed!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Gill and Bairstow's explosive banter took center stage in Dharamsala

India's Winning Moments At The Grammys

India's Winning Moments At The Grammys

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'I am extremely happy that I am bringing Grammy to my country. Hope I continue making India proud with my work.'

Kathakali maestro Govindan Kutty passes away

Kathakali maestro Govindan Kutty passes away

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

He is survived by his wife Thankamani Kutty,a renowned Kathakali dancer, and three sons.

Icy Nets In Dharamsala

Icy Nets In Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Battling chilly temperatures in Dharamsala, Team India prepared for the final showdown between India and England on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Jagjit Singh: Google doodles for the ghazal maestro

Jagjit Singh: Google doodles for the ghazal maestro

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The search engine giant pays tribute to the late singer with a doodle on his 72nd birthday.

When The Music Died

When The Music Died

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Mourners pay their respects at the mortal remains of Ustad Rashid Khan, the finest Hindustani classical singer of his generation, in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 10, 2023.

Wimbledon PIX: Musetti stops Fritz; Djokovic gets walkover

Wimbledon PIX: Musetti stops Fritz; Djokovic gets walkover

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Lorenzo Musetti faces seven-times Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.

IPL 2024: Kohli back in India; set to join RCB camp!

IPL 2024: Kohli back in India; set to join RCB camp!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Virat Kohli is set to join his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore's training camp ahead of IPL 2024.

The Kashmir bat factory that stole Sachin's heart

The Kashmir bat factory that stole Sachin's heart

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Sachin visited bat-manufacturing unit in Kashmir, pleased with quality of willow

I Attended The Radhika-Anant Wedding

I Attended The Radhika-Anant Wedding

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

After covering the biggest wedding of the year, Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani was invited to the reception specially held for the media.

'For India to do well, Kohli will have to bat with freedom'

'For India to do well, Kohli will have to bat with freedom'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly picked batting maestro Virat Kohli to open with India captain Rohit Sharma in the ICC T20 World Cup, taking place in the USA and West Indies from June 1 to 29.

Olympics Surfing: Vaast takes gold for France and Tahiti

Olympics Surfing: Vaast takes gold for France and Tahiti

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Tahitian Kauli Vaast surfed a near perfect final to claim the gold medal for France in the men's event on Monday.

Revisiting the maestro: The Best Of Jagjit Singh

Revisiting the maestro: The Best Of Jagjit Singh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Here's a collection of the ghazal king's finest songs.

Revisiting the maestro: The Best Of Jagjit Singh

Revisiting the maestro: The Best Of Jagjit Singh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Here's a collection of the ghazal king's finest songs.

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Accepting his Best Actor Oscar for the biopic Oppenheimer, Irish actor Cillian Murphy gave a shout-out to his homeland, saying, 'I'm a very proud Irishman standing here tonight.'

'Jaiswal, Gill to rule cricket for the next decade'

'Jaiswal, Gill to rule cricket for the next decade'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Virender Sehwag believes that youngsters Yashasvi Jasiwal and Shubman Gill will dominate the world of cricket for the "next decade".

Monty Panesar hails Ashwin as 'spin bowling engineer'

Monty Panesar hails Ashwin as 'spin bowling engineer'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Panesar acknowledged the significance of this milestone, coming on the heels of Ashwin's remarkable feat of securing his 500th wicket in the third Test at Rajkot.

Don't expect Pant to be fluent from outset: Gavaskar

Don't expect Pant to be fluent from outset: Gavaskar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

He then explained his point of view.

How Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar Celebrated Eid

How Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar Celebrated Eid

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'The air would be filled with the aroma of biryani and kheer getting ready in the kitchen, and the visitors would overflow from the lobby and drawing room into the garden.'

Is Dhanush The Right Choice To Play Ilaiyaraja?

Is Dhanush The Right Choice To Play Ilaiyaraja?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The project will commence shooting in mid-2024.

UK denies visa to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan

UK denies visa to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Khan said he was to perform at the Royal festival Hall in London next month.

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

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.

Rabada joins elite club with 500 international wickets

Rabada joins elite club with 500 international wickets

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Accumulating 500 wickets in 218 international appearances, Rabada maintains an average of 24.79

'Dreams Do Come True'

'Dreams Do Come True'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'I never imagined that a band from where I have learnt my music and my musical aesthetics would be the band with whom I would eventually perform and win a Grammy.'