Her team scour platforms and trains, looking out for vulnerable children accompanied by adults who look or behave suspiciously or whose presence makes the child uncomfortable. They also look out for children travelling alone. 'We watch, listen and talk. All this is done tactfully and sensitively because we are dealing with young children.'
Manu Bhaker, who created history by winning two medals at the Paris Olympic Games, shared a heartfelt video on Instagram playing the violin to the tune of the national anthem.
Tehran's dull treatment of a dry premise never makes us feel the complexity of the ongoing Middle East crisis nor the patriotic fervour in John Abraham's voice, notes Sukanya Verma.
One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.
'Session musicians, background singers, and studio instrumentalists fill out the sound of India's biggest hits. But their names rarely show up on screen.' 'Their royalties never arrive. And their contribution, no matter how iconic, vanishes once the track is mastered.'
While most exhausted healthcare workers want to rush home to be with their families after finishing their long shifts serving the COVID-19 patients, a 26-year-old nurse picks up her violin and returns to the ward.
Tributes poured in for violin maestro T N Krishnan, who died in Chennai at the age of 92, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the world of Carnatic music mourning the doyen's demise and recalling his rich contributions.
Director Sibi Malayil's has given far better film than Violin.
Within his short lifespan of 63 years, Raj Kapoor left behind an incredible cinematic legacy. Dinesh Raheja continues celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary by looking at seven sequences from his films that have defined Hindi cinema.
Horse riding, bharatnatyam and skating on Manu's mind during break from shooting
Sam Zygmuntowicz works 15-hour days to make just six instruments a year.
It was five years ago that I spent an evening with Lalgudi Jayaraman, but the music still rings in my ears and the images are still fresh in my memory, writes Shobha Warrier
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.
Novak Djokovic's journey to the podium was fuelled by unwavering determination and the unwavering support of his young daughter, Tara.
Sunday's final promises a fitting climax to a soggy Championships, especially if it scales anywhere near the dizzy heights of last year's classic won by Alcaraz in five sets.
The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?
Six episodes are not enough, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!
Violin star Vanessa-Mae will put on her slalom skis next month to become only the third person to represent tropical Thailand at the Winter Olympics.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
Killer Soup's plots grow too convoluted and the strain of keeping the momentum going shows when its shrewd and surreal visuals lose steam, observes Sukanya Verma.
Among the free symbols are walking stick, baby walker, air conditioner, balloon, bangles, wheel barrow, whistle, window, wool and needle, water melon, walnut, wallet, violin, vacuum cleaner and trumpet.
If clothes indeed make the man, of the numerous characters SRK has essayed in a career spanning over three decades, he's created a series of iconic looks and sartorial trends.
Animal's violence isn't for the fainted-hearted unless you have an appetite for Korean style mayhem, like Sukanya Verma.
A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.
Ambi Subramaniam, the 22-year-old son of legendary violinist Dr L Subramaniam, talks about his inspiration and why he thinks classical music is popular among young audiences across the world.
People move on, get attached to other people, ending a close bond. But we rarely see that on screen, observes Aseem Chhabra.
Asked why the United States was targeting Putin's daughters, a senior Biden administration official said the US thought they could be in control of some of their father's assets.
These pictures clicked from around the world this year show how teachers interact with students in the new normal.
'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'
Alia has connections with several places about the globe -- Gujarat, Kashmir, UP, Germany, England -- and hails from a splendidly multi-cultural family.
'What I love about Parsis is that we never take anything seriously.' 'Everyone's making fun of everyone.' 'So, they were like, 'Don't f*** it up, ch****!'.'
Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.
These 8 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.
One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.
The world will never forget the actor's charm and charisma. Or these five trademark staples that Sukanya Verma lists.
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