News for 'Maestro'

Sachin Swaps Cricket For Baseball

Sachin Swaps Cricket For Baseball

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The 51-year-old maestro effortlessly adapted to the new sport, delivering powerful hits and captivating the crowd with his skills.

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?

'There Will Never Be Another Zakir Hussain'

'There Will Never Be Another Zakir Hussain'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Zakir bhai always said, 'koi chala nahi jata hai', he believed even after death, you left something of yourself behind and he has left so much of himself behind.'

Is less more? Will Smith follow 'Mr. Cricket's' advice?

Is less more? Will Smith follow 'Mr. Cricket's' advice?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Smith took a leaf out of Hussey's book and did not train on the day before the Adelaide Test, hoping to be fresh for a big score.

Joe Root eyes Tendulkar's record after historic fifty

Joe Root eyes Tendulkar's record after historic fifty

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

This was Joe Root's 64th half-century in Test cricket, making him the England batter with the most fifties.

'Kohli is the Greatest White-Ball Player'

'Kohli is the Greatest White-Ball Player'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back in the Champions Trophy, expressing confidence in their ability to lead India to success.

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards have been announced.

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.

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.

'I Was Very Proud Of Ratan Tata'

'I Was Very Proud Of Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'...and I was a great admirer of his leadership of Tata Sons.'

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A quick look at the winners of the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

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.

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'

Khawaja wary of this 'strategic' Indian bowler

Khawaja wary of this 'strategic' Indian bowler

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Australia's last series win against India came in 2014-15, and they haven't tasted victory on Indian soil since 2004-05.

'Shine On, Gudda, The LEGEND'

'Shine On, Gudda, The LEGEND'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Nikita Sahay, a former captain in the Indian Army who has worked with Rohit Bal, shares fond memories of the legendary designer who passed away into the ages on November 1, 2024.

Who's The Actress Yuvraj Was Dating?

Who's The Actress Yuvraj Was Dating?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'I won't name her; she's very successful and experienced.'

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.' 'If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.'

Will King Kohli recreate magic of 2014 at MCG?

Will King Kohli recreate magic of 2014 at MCG?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Kohli, Kohli.... the chants from 90,000 fervent fans still reverberate in the ear when you step into the fabled MCG, even two years after the former Indian skipper pulled off a stunning heist against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022.

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.

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand coaching staff

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand coaching staff

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

While Herath has been appointed for Tests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka as New Zealand's spin bowling coach, Rathour will be with the Kiwi side only for the contest against Afghanistan.

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Images from Day 5 in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 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.

PIX: Tendulkar inaugurates Ramakant Achrekar memorial

PIX: Tendulkar inaugurates Ramakant Achrekar memorial

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

'He didn't tell me 'well played' ever'

'I'll tell my grandkids I faced Bumrah'

'I'll tell my grandkids I faced Bumrah'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'(Bumrah) is so unique, and that's with any of the bowlers, really. Every (batter) picks up different cues and goes about it in a different way.'

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We should support cinema that's rooted in our culture and not ape the West.'

'Christmas Has Come Early For India'

'Christmas Has Come Early For India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'This is a big day for Indian chess.'

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Our business continues to roll out its strategy, the role of this GDTC continues to grow.'

A Special Trophy And Cap For Virat Kohli

A Special Trophy And Cap For Virat Kohli

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli received his ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 trophy and the ICC men's ODI Team of the Year 2023 cap.

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.

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'

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.

Samsung Plant To Resume After 37 Day Strike

Samsung Plant To Resume After 37 Day Strike

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Employees were told to return to work from Monday onwards for a fresh start for improved production.

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.

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Joe Root goes past Gavaskar, Lara!

Joe Root goes past Gavaskar, Lara!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Joe Root scored his 35th Test century as he went past the legendary trio of Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara and Younis Khan, who had made 34 centuries in their career.

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.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers some of his greatest solo numbers in our fondly curated playlist.