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Music review: Dhanam

Music review: Dhanam

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Dhanam, with its off-beat theme, has demanded a similarly off-beat offering from Ilaiyaraja, and much will depend on how these songs are picturised. Though some of the tunes are meant to titillate the front-benchers, you can't deny that the maestro has turned in a rather good album.

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There are many interesting facts and stats about Dhoni's fabulous career.

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Saluting the late music composers most memorable film songs.

Music review: Black & White

Music review: Black & White

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Overall Black & White works forgettably, like the just-mentioned Jagjit Singh song: it makes you seek succour in Karz or Taal.

Rahman excels in Yuvvraaj

Rahman excels in Yuvvraaj

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Yuvvraaj is a triumphant score from the maestro. For all its meticulous arrangement and old-world grandeur, it's essentially deep-rooted in timeless melody, which seldom disappoints.

Why we can't ignore A R Rahman

Why we can't ignore A R Rahman

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Shy guy A R Rahman sheds some of his legendary reticence as he prepares to promote a musical reality show on television.

Music review: Vaaranam Aayiram

Music review: Vaaranam Aayiram

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Put together, you definitely feel that Harris Jayaraj has broken out of a self-imposed mould of recent times, and has set out to provide some quality music with a difference.

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates its grandeur and grandiloquence in 25 glorious frames on its diamond anniversary.

Wish Lata Mangeshkar

Wish Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Celebrate the singer by posting your wishes.

'Grandparent' group wows Washington

'Grandparent' group wows Washington

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

Last month, at the Potomac Community Center in Maryland, Sham-E-Ghazal made its public debut to an audience including over 200 guests including Sanjay Sinha, minister, community affairs at the Indian embassy and his predecessor Anil Gupta, who was visiting Washington, DC.

Vattaram music is good in parts

Vattaram music is good in parts

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

What you earn and the job you do

What you earn and the job you do

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

The big question being posed is if you need to pay fancy salaries and bonuses to attract the best and the brightest to the financial services. Does the sector need that much of innovation, in relation to the needs of other sectors?

President, I&B Minister Manish Tewari condole Manna Dey's demise

President, I&B Minister Manish Tewari condole Manna Dey's demise

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with I&B Minister Manish Tewari pay tribute to the legendary singer.

Muthal Kanavae: Mixed bag

Muthal Kanavae: Mixed bag

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Some of the songs have terrible lyrics.

Anand bounces back with twin wins in second round

Anand bounces back with twin wins in second round

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

He routed Teimour Radjabov 2-0 in the second round of the Melody Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament.

<i>Vaana</i>: Washed away by the rain

Vaana: Washed away by the rain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Vaana can be watched for the technical aspects. As a love story, it seems to be washed away by the rain!

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Happy birthday, Lataji!

Review: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story

Review: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Vanakkam Chennai is a sweet love story with some great music and good performances.

Meet the lyricist of Laaga

Meet the lyricist of Laaga

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Versatile lyricist Swanand Kirkire on penning for Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

The most romantic song

The most romantic song

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Do you have an eternal romantic song? What makes it memorable in your opinion?

Anand extends lead to two points

Anand extends lead to two points

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

The Indian had mixed luck, losing yet another blindfold game, but then crushed Lev Aronian in the rapid game to extend his lead to a full points in the section after nine rounds.

Pak girls want music shops to close down

Pak girls want music shops to close down

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Aabpara Police Station House Officer Safeer Hussain Bhatti said that no complaint had so for been lodged against the seminary students and the police would take action only after a complaint.

Anand extends lead in rapid

Anand extends lead in rapid

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

He also become the sole second in overall standings after eighth round at the Melody Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament.

Anand takes sole lead in rapid

Anand takes sole lead in rapid

Rediff.com25 Mar 2007

The Indian ace trounced Peter Svidler to take the sole lead after seven rounds in the rapid section of the Melody Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament.

Anand loses blindfold game to Kramnik

Anand loses blindfold game to Kramnik

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Anand despite only half a point in rapid maintained his second posisition in Rapid section.

Remembering the BEST of Sridevi

Remembering the BEST of Sridevi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Why Sridevi is one of India's finest actresses.

Pori's music is below par

Pori's music is below par

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

This album does not meet the expectations generated by Thiruda thirudi.

'When AR Rahman calls, you go'

'When AR Rahman calls, you go'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

A behind-the-scenes look at AR Rahman's massively successful New York concert.

Review: Lai Bhaari is awesome

Review: Lai Bhaari is awesome

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Full marks to Riteish Deshmukh and Nishikant Kamat for taking the plunge into Marathi cinema, says Prasanna D Zore.

<i>Chennai Kadhal</i>: young, racy music

Chennai Kadhal: young, racy music

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

This Tamil film's soundtrack is pretty audience friendly.

From across the border, Mizos reach out with music

From across the border, Mizos reach out with music

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

Mizos living on either side (Mizoram-Myanmar) of the international boundary belong to the same ethnic group but were separated during the drawing of political maps.

The music of Silsilay? Yawn!

The music of Silsilay? Yawn!

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Samuel Singh puts Afro in Bhojpuri beats

Samuel Singh puts Afro in Bhojpuri beats

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

His latest recreation, Manoj Tiwari's Rinkiya Ke Papa, has garnered over 3.5 million views on YouTube in just two weeks.

Anand held to a draw in both games by Carlsen

Anand held to a draw in both games by Carlsen

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

The draws kept Anand in shared top place in Rapid, but he continued to languish in blindfold and therefore was in the middle of the pack in Combined standings.

Anand moves to top of Rapid section

Anand moves to top of Rapid section

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

He closed the gap between him and the leaders with a comprehensive 2-0 win over the Dutchman in the fifth round of the Melody Amber Blindfold and rapid chess tournament.

Anand, Ivanchuk post wins

Anand, Ivanchuk post wins

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

They traded one win each in the third round of the Melody Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament.

Army's Northern Command celebrates 44th Raising day

Army's Northern Command celebrates 44th Raising day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Army's Northern Command, popularly known as 'Dhruva Command', on Wednesday celebrated its 44th Raising Day as its chief Lt Gen DS Hooda encouraged the troops to continue maintaining their "exalted standards" through professionalism, dedication and devotion to duty.

Bas Ek Pal: Soft, soulful & distinct

Bas Ek Pal: Soft, soulful & distinct

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Pay your tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan

Pay your tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

He may no be present among us but his contributions to Indian music will live on forever.