News for 'indian music'

#powerofpower: Lighting up rural lives through music

#powerofpower: Lighting up rural lives through music

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Simanta Roy Buck finds out why Indian-American singer-songwriter Zoya Mohan bought a one-way ticket to Mumbai.

'A genuinely kind man who, despite his stardom, approaches life as an artist first'

'A genuinely kind man who, despite his stardom, approaches life as an artist first'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'We bonded over the fact that we are both from Delhi and he spent a lot of his childhood in the same neighbourhood as me.'

Are Newbie Investors Prepared For Market Turbulence?

Are Newbie Investors Prepared For Market Turbulence?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

We have millions of newbie investors who are clueless about how to handle sudden and severe adverse market reactions, which arrive from time to time, observes Debashis Basu.

Had our moves ready to face Aussie chin music: Shubman

Had our moves ready to face Aussie chin music: Shubman

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Gill made his debut in the second Test in Melbourne from where India's turnaround started after the thrashing in the Adelaide day-nighter.

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Veteran santoor player and music composer Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma died in Mumbai on Tuesday morning following a heart attack, family sources said. He was 84.

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.

Parul Gulati Is Such A Stunner!

Parul Gulati Is Such A Stunner!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

She's a garba babe in a pretty lehenga choli.

Disco Dancer Comes Alive On Stage

Disco Dancer Comes Alive On Stage

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'The music was so good that I felt that it would be a great way to bring it back to life.'

Review: Bodyguard music is average

Review: Bodyguard music is average

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The soundtrack has nothing great to write home.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

US Congress honours music legend Balamuralikrishna

US Congress honours music legend Balamuralikrishna

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

The proclamation by Congressman Nick Lampson from Texas praised the musical genius of Dr Balamuralikrishna and his multi-faceted contribution to Indian classical music, describing him as a 'legend.'

'Leonard Cohen's music will last many lifetimes'

'Leonard Cohen's music will last many lifetimes'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Ratnesh Mathur remains a crucial link in learning about the legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen's India years, even assisting in research for a definitive biography by Sylvie Simmons, says Ranjita Ganesan.

Zubin on Kashmir: 'Let healing start with the music's first note'

Zubin on Kashmir: 'Let healing start with the music's first note'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Expressing happiness over the turnout at his concert in Srinagar's Shalimar Bagh, renowned music conductor Zubin Mehta said performing in Kashmir was a dream come true for him. The Mumbai-born music conductor and German Ambassador Michael Steiner, who organised the concert, spoke to CNN-IBN over what motivated them to come to Kashmir.

Semmangudi, Carnatic music doyen, dead

Semmangudi, Carnatic music doyen, dead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Among his most celebrated pupils were renowed vocalist 'Bharat Ratna' M S Subbulakshmi, T N Krishnan, T M Thiayagarajan, T S Narayanaswamy and Kadayanallur Venkataraman.

Modi gifts Macron sandalwood sitar replica, Pochampally silk ikat for wife

Modi gifts Macron sandalwood sitar replica, Pochampally silk ikat for wife

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a sandalwood replica of the sitar to French President Emanuel Macron and Pochampally silk ikat in a sandalwood box to his wife Brigitte Macron, officials said on Friday.

Chamak Review: Fast Forward To Isha Talwar

Chamak Review: Fast Forward To Isha Talwar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

It's not uncommon for performers to become bigger than the stories they are placed in and Sreehari Nair would happily pay to watch Isha Talwar and Paramvir Singh Cheema riffing on love, bad life choices, psychology, rhythm, and oven-baked Kulchas in Chamak.

Facebook, Saregama ink global licensing deal

Facebook, Saregama ink global licensing deal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

This partnership will allow users to choose from a wide variety of music to add to their social experiences such as videos, stories via music stickers and other creative content.

The Problem With Ullozhukku

The Problem With Ullozhukku

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

People turn a corner and overhear secrets, men change stripes so as to acquire shades of villainy most convenient to advancing the plot, secondary characters confess to past sins just so that the leading women are absolved of all responsibility, notes Sreehari Nair.

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

It is astonishing, even for many of us who may have wide exposure to music, to see how such world-class performers are so little known in their own land, notes Aakar Patel.

T20 creates the perfect form of cricket: Usain Bolt

T20 creates the perfect form of cricket: Usain Bolt

Rediff.com15 May 2024

It comes as no surprise when the world's fastest man Usain Bolt says that the fastest form of cricket is his favourite one and feels more fans in the Caribbean and world over will choose the T20 format over Tests going forward.

SUNIDHI On SONG!

SUNIDHI On SONG!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

What a Musical Night!!!!

Jawan's Sanjeeta Likes Fun, Games And...

Jawan's Sanjeeta Likes Fun, Games And...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, who will be seen next in Jawan, loves her bargain pick-ups as much as her mother's saris.

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

In his latest monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi said that India is capable of providing solutions to the varied challenges being faced globally.

Mrunal Stuns Pippa Screening

Mrunal Stuns Pippa Screening

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Pippa will be streamed on Amazon Prime from November 10.

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

The Archies Teaser Brings Retro Vibes

The Archies Teaser Brings Retro Vibes

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Netflix has unveiled the teaser for The Archies and it looks like rompy fun.

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

'Not just a win for RRR, but for India'

'Not just a win for RRR, but for India'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'I would also like to congratulate the team of The Elephant Whisperers on their win today bringing another Oscar to India.'

Who's Who In The Archies

Who's Who In The Archies

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

A look at who stars in The Archies, and who's playing who.

Indian YouTuber Ajey Nagar in Time's Next Gen Leaders

Indian YouTuber Ajey Nagar in Time's Next Gen Leaders

Rediff.com17 May 2019

With nearly 7 million subscribers, Ajey Nagar, 19, is among the most followed YouTubers in India.

Review: Folk flavour dominates Ram-Leela's music

Review: Folk flavour dominates Ram-Leela's music

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

With a perfect mix of folk and fusion songs, Ram Leela's music stands out from the rest and is a sure shot winner.

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

He presented the first-ever National Creators' Awards at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

'Choose music only if you cannot live without it'

'Choose music only if you cannot live without it'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

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.

Bharti Airtel is now India's No.1 music company

Bharti Airtel is now India's No.1 music company

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel has now become India's biggest music company, overtaking the industry leader Saregama, on the back of its music-related value-added mobile services, a top executive has said.

Mahabharat, the musical, in Hindi soon

Mahabharat, the musical, in Hindi soon

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Geet Mahabharat, as the project is titled, is an animated show that completely hinges on music.

Have You Experienced Coke Studio Bharat?

Have You Experienced Coke Studio Bharat?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Coke Studio Bharat needs to succeed -- because of its music, nothing else, asserts Sandeep Goyal.

He helped R D Burman create musical magic

He helped R D Burman create musical magic

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Srabanti Chakrabarti pays homage to Manohari Singh, one of Indian film music's true unsung heroes.

Just How Many Songs Did Lataji Sing?

Just How Many Songs Did Lataji Sing?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In 1991, The Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Mangeshkar as the most recorded artist in the world with not less than '30,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs' recorded in 20 Indian languages between 1948 and 1987.

World Cup PIX: Fan Fare At Narendra Modi Stadium

World Cup PIX: Fan Fare At Narendra Modi Stadium

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The wait for the highly-awaited India vs Pakistan World Cup contest finally came to an end and fans didn't disappoint as they thronged to the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In India elections are never fought in a straight line. It's fought on many issues, at many levels, with multiple emotions and with a bit of good luck, too. Sheela Bhatt reports from Rajasthan.