News for 'Maestro'

Rohit, Kohli guide 'next big thing of Indian cricket'

Rohit, Kohli guide 'next big thing of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hailed Shubman Gill as the next big thing in Indian cricket.

'He was god-like to see': Friends mourn loss of Kathak maestro Chitresh Das

'He was god-like to see': Friends mourn loss of Kathak maestro Chitresh Das

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

'He was a legend, he changed kathak and brought it to a whole different level.' 'He held very high standards and his energy was beyond imagination. He was god-like to see; he expressed such positive vibes.' Amid dance and music, friends and family mourned the loss of Kathak maestro Pandit Chitresh Das, who passed away on January 4 of a heart ailment. Touching tributes were made for the great dancer. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports

Will India Pick Ashwin For Final?

Will India Pick Ashwin For Final?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

India could field three spinners against Australia in the final.

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi didn't enjoy his time with the Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain.

Commentator DK gets 'biggest accolade' from Dhoni

Commentator DK gets 'biggest accolade' from Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

DK said a word of praise from Dhoni made the job of commentary special for him.

Virat Kohli's dismal form continues

Virat Kohli's dismal form continues

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The star batter has managed only 32 runs in the two innings of the ODI series.

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Why are you saying this will be Kohli, Rohit's last, asks Muralitharan

Why are you saying this will be Kohli, Rohit's last, asks Muralitharan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The legendary Muttiah Muralitharan opened up on the Indian team ahead of this year's ODI World Cup.

Will Abdu Roziq Win Bigg Boss 16?

Will Abdu Roziq Win Bigg Boss 16?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Abdu will make his Bollywood debut in Salman Khan's film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tendulkar's farewell Test: Relive the maestro's exit!

Tendulkar's farewell Test: Relive the maestro's exit!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Final Test: Exit Sachin Tendulkar, by writer-journalist Dilip D'Souza, is a close scrutiny of the batting legend's last Test, against the West Indies, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai, last November.

Virat on throwdown trio's contribution to his success

Virat on throwdown trio's contribution to his success

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Gill, who was interviewing Kohli, was quick to add: 'These three combined would have had 1200 to 1500 wickets. They prepare us for all kinds of conditions heading into the match.'

Batting and dancing with Virat was fantastic: Gayle

Batting and dancing with Virat was fantastic: Gayle

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Chris Gayle praised Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli for his work ethic and passion

Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Federer

Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Federer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'Rafael Nadal withdrew for personal reasons'

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh passes away

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh passes away

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The singer was admitted to Lilavati hospital last week due to brain hemorrhage.

IPL 2023: It's perform or perish for RCB against Sunrisers

IPL 2023: It's perform or perish for RCB against Sunrisers

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bangalore look to strengthen their claim for an IPL play-offs berth in their must-win match against laggards Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma created magic with the santoor'

'Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma created magic with the santoor'

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Anup Jalota and Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt pay tribute to the late Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma.

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Playing IPL 2023's last league stage match, Royal Challengers Bangalore would know what exactly is required of them to qualify for the play-offs, when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on Sunday.

See: Anup Jalota, V M Bhatt honour Pt Birju Maharaj

See: Anup Jalota, V M Bhatt honour Pt Birju Maharaj

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

As Pandit Birju Maharaj, one of the giants in the world of Kathak, passed into the ages today, artistes from various classical genres expressed their grief.

A R Rahman's Daughter Gets Married

A R Rahman's Daughter Gets Married

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Khatija Rahman wed sound engineer Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed on May 5.

Stats: Another double for the maestro

Stats: Another double for the maestro

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Check out India's double centurions in Test cricket.

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Following the Chola era tradition, the pontiff of the Thiruvaduthurai Aadeenam presented the sengol to the first Prime Minister of India Nehru signifying the transfer of power from the British to Indian hands.

Rest Well, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

Rest Well, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Celebrities from the music fraternity paid their respects to Panditji at his State funeral in north west Mumbai.

FIFA: Modric will happily retire if Croatia win WC

FIFA: Modric will happily retire if Croatia win WC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Modric said it was important to respect opponents in Qatar, including Morocco, describing the players as phenomenal and highly motivated.

The Night Manager Review: Thrilling, And Yet...

The Night Manager Review: Thrilling, And Yet...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Night Manager has no surprises, feels Deepa Gahlot.

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away

Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The sitar exponent, perhaps could be called India's musical ambassador and was responsible for making Indian classical music popular in the West.

Free-kick maestro Messi equals Koeman's mark at Barcelona

Free-kick maestro Messi equals Koeman's mark at Barcelona

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The 28-year-old Argentine has scored seven goals from direct free-kicks in this year's La Liga, the latest in Sunday's 5-0 triumph over Espanyol.

Norway chess: Anand beats Radjabov, Carlsen loses to Tari

Norway chess: Anand beats Radjabov, Carlsen loses to Tari

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Anand and Radjabov drew their Classical match in 42 moves in a Guicco Pianissimo game.

Maradona has a hand in turning Messi into set-piece maestro

Maradona has a hand in turning Messi into set-piece maestro

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Barcelona talisman has become just as dangerous from dead ball situations too

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer returned from more than a year away for a last dance in tandem with great rival Rafael Nadal on a gripping and memorable finale by the Thames in front of a 17,500 sell-out crowd at London's O2 Arena on Friday.

Mbappe is absolute gold: Ganguly

Mbappe is absolute gold: Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The 50-year-old lavished praise on French forward Kylian Mbappe, who scored four goals in the summit clash but still ended on the losing side.

Low Confidence Dogs Kohli's Batting

Low Confidence Dogs Kohli's Batting

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Once the batting maestro scores a century, Wasim Jaffer declares, the world will once again get to see the Kohli of old.

No-Castling: Anand draws with Kramnik in second game

No-Castling: Anand draws with Kramnik in second game

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw against Russian Grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik in the second game of their four-game match for the Sparkassen Trophy in Dortmund on Thursday.

In a ODI World Cup year, big players set to compete in IPL

In a ODI World Cup year, big players set to compete in IPL

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

India Head Coach Rahul Dravid said that "targeted" players for the ODI World Cup will be playing the IPL as it will help them assess their T20 skills.

March 16: Nine years since Sachin Tendulkar's 100th ton

March 16: Nine years since Sachin Tendulkar's 100th ton

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

It was on March 16, 2012, when Sachin Tendulkar registered his 100th international ton.

T20 World Cup: Kohli says Adelaide is his happy place

T20 World Cup: Kohli says Adelaide is his happy place

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

"I absolutely love playing on this ground. Right from the nets at the back, as soon as I enter, it makes me feel at home. That knock at MCG was meant to be, but when I come here, it's like I'm meant to come to Adelaide and enjoy my batting," he said.

Maestro in concert: AR Rahman's LA show

Maestro in concert: AR Rahman's LA show

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The music composer performed in Los Angeles last Sunday.

Tendulkar shares tips on how to tackle Shaheen Afridi

Tendulkar shares tips on how to tackle Shaheen Afridi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Indian batters need to try and play him 'straight'

Ponniyin Selvan: 2 Review: Amazing Spectacle

Ponniyin Selvan: 2 Review: Amazing Spectacle

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Everybody knows he's a master of sublime, but Mani Ratnam's brilliance in escalating drama delivers a goosebumps-inducing impact when bolstered by A R Rahman's musical gravitas,