News for 'Music Bands'

Zayn Malik leaves One Direction

Zayn Malik leaves One Direction

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The British group, which is now four, will continue their musical journey without him.

Revealed! What Katy LOVES about India

Revealed! What Katy LOVES about India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'I've always looked at Mumbai as a destination I really want to be at. 'I have heard it's the most fun and it's where arts, culture and entertainment (come together), and Bollywood. I'm excited to indulge in all things Indian.'

Shruti Haasan launches Tamil pop album

Shruti Haasan launches Tamil pop album

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Kamal Haasan's daughter was the chief guest at the launch of Emcee Jesz's first Tamil pop album, Kavithai Gundar.

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma lists her top 15 songs of the year.

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Daniel Craig was my first choice but he requested if we could allow some time as he was also being considered to be the next James Bond.'

'If anybody asks me what I do, I'll say I'm a Grammy winner'

'If anybody asks me what I do, I'll say I'm a Grammy winner'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

'What I see in Bollywood is that there's this assembly line -- there's a lyrics writer, there's a composer, then there's playback singer who is selected on mutual discussion, and then there's a producer who oversees the entire thing.' Grammy-winner Ricky Kej would rather make his own music than pander to the Indian film industry.

Jethro Tull and the Chicken Tikka invasion

Jethro Tull and the Chicken Tikka invasion

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

To jam an interview with Ian Anderson is as easy as trying to improvise a new batting shot against Shoaib Akhtar.

China's first lady steals the show in Latin America

China's first lady steals the show in Latin America

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

China's new first lady Peng Liyuan continued with her charm offensive demonstrating her musical talent during a recent visit to Latin America along with her husband President Xi Jinping.

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The Samjiyon Band's performance comes a day before South Korea opens its first Winter Olympics, amid a thaw in ties with North Korea highlighted by the first visit by its leader Kim Jong Un's sister, who is set to arrive on Friday.

Why Amitabh Bhattacharya is a superstar

Why Amitabh Bhattacharya is a superstar

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Amazing music, coming up!

'Not many actors can lip sync to my songs'

'Not many actors can lip sync to my songs'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Kailash Kher on his meteoric rise in the Indian music industry in less than a decade.

'One Direction' singer signs on as footballer with English club

'One Direction' singer signs on as footballer with English club

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

There are numerous links between the worlds of music and football but not many pop stars have signed for professional clubs. But singer Louis Tomlinson of boy band One Direction has signed for English Championship side Doncaster Rovers on a non-contract basis and could play for their development squad this season, the club has announced.

Taylor Swift takes a bite out of Apple

Taylor Swift takes a bite out of Apple

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The pop star slammed the company for its three-month free trial... and Apple bowed to her wishes.

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's hero worship has no limits, but many are unaware of the legend's several facts and figures.

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

'The crowd in Shillong and Mumbai was great'

'The crowd in Shillong and Mumbai was great'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

The Scorpions love the Indian response to their concert.

MUST SEE! Exploring Lucknow

MUST SEE! Exploring Lucknow

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Noah Dominic, Maya Dominic, Durga Dominic and Dominic Xavier recall via sketches a spectacular vacation in Lucknow.

The first Pakistani to win an Oscar jazzes it up

The first Pakistani to win an Oscar jazzes it up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's next film is about aging Pakistani musicians who get a second chance because of jazz.

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Rajneesh Gupta presents some memorable moments from the life and career of the master blaster.

Kavin Mittal's quest for a killer app

Kavin Mittal's quest for a killer app

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Just as his father Sunil Mittal ignited a revolution in telecom in India, Kavin is trying to do so in a space that represents the rapid convergence of two industries-the internet and telecommunications.

Global melodies, India-style

Global melodies, India-style

Rediff.com14 May 2005

'Balabhaskar was a true legend, a great musician'

'Balabhaskar was a true legend, a great musician'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'I told him, "Balu, you have to get out of the hospital. We have to do a lot of programmes together".' 'When I kissed him on his forehead, tears started rolling from his eyes.' 'I wiped the tears away and prayed.' 'I didn't know that was the last time I was going to see my friend alive.'

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

PHOTOS: The world's HOTTEST party is on in California

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Art and music took centre stage at the Coachella festival in California.

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

DIVINE's journey reveals four important lessons.

Asin marries Micromax founder Rahul Sharma

Asin marries Micromax founder Rahul Sharma

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The big reception will take place in Mumbai on January 23.

V-Day fun! Sweat it out with your partner

V-Day fun! Sweat it out with your partner

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Working out together can be fun, romantic and get you in shape. Whether you exercise in the gym or at home, partner it up and strengthen your bond.

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Happy Gudi Padwa!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

See how Mumbaiites brought in the New Year.

Ex-Army officer jailed for 3 yrs for cheating

Ex-Army officer jailed for 3 yrs for cheating

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Special CBI Judge Manoj Jain awarded jail term to Lance Naik Suresh Babu after holding him guilty of hatching a criminal conspiracy and committing cheating and forgery by furnishing incorrect particulars to the Ministry of External Affairs to obtain passports for them.

Meet the Japanese thavil player

Meet the Japanese thavil player

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Hidenori Ish talks about his fascinating journey, from a small town in Japan to Tamil Nadu in India, for the love of music.

PHOTOS: French soldiers create history on Rajpath

PHOTOS: French soldiers create history on Rajpath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

French army soldiers on Tuesday created history by marching down the Rajpath during the Republic Day parade, becoming the first foreign military contingent to take part in the celebrations.

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

After four years in the making, a band of 20 film-makers were left with 400 hours of footage for what is now India's first blue chip natural history film.

Nirvana is the most overrated

Nirvana is the most overrated

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

All the latest Hollywood buzz.

'Who up there is writing this script?'

'Who up there is writing this script?'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'How can so many misfortunes fall on one beautiful family?'

Indian activist drums support for Occupy Wall Street

Indian activist drums support for Occupy Wall Street

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

In conversation with Arthur J Pais, activist and musician Sonny Singh drums in the importance of the Occupy Wall Street protests.

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Serena goes topless to raise breast cancer awareness

Serena goes topless to raise breast cancer awareness

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

The video shows Williams covering her breasts with her hands while singing the global hit song of an Australian Band, The Divinyls.

PIX: Drama-free Super Bowl halftime show

PIX: Drama-free Super Bowl halftime show

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Maroon 5 threw just about everything at the Super Bowl halftime show: a gospel choir, a drumline, pyrotechnics, a giant letter "M" and even SpongeBob.

PIX: Salman, Vidya, Irrfan at Star Screen Awards

PIX: Salman, Vidya, Irrfan at Star Screen Awards

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The awards season has begun!

WATCH: Guys who made Paisa Yeh Paisa & Mungda

WATCH: Guys who made Paisa Yeh Paisa & Mungda

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Other composers tried their luck with Paisa Yeh Paisa, but Director Indra Kumar wasn't happy with the outcome. '"Induji asked us to try and we are glad we did because the song has turned out too good!"'

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

United States First Lady Melania Trump has officially decked the halls of the White House. This year, the theme is "The Spirit of America." The 2019 decorative approach features glittery patriotism throughout 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.