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When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. IMAGE: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: ANI Photo Zakir Hussain was......

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco, United States, his family said on Monday. He was 73. IMAGE: Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Hussain......

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir bhai, Bela, Edgar and I were supposed to bring the As We Speak global concert series to India in January-February 2025.''It would have been our first tour of India after our Grammy win and......

US court allows teaching yoga in California school

A US court has allowed teaching yoga in a Southern California district school as part of curriculum, rejecting the petition by parents that the ancient Indian practice is promoting Hindu religious......

UK: Former US ambassador blasts cabinet

In a scathing attack on Britain's cabinet ministers, United Kingdom's former Ambassador to the United States Sir Christopher Meyer has dubbed as "political pygmies" leaders who visited Washington......

Bought in 1950 for $30,000

FROM THE GREENTREE FOUNDATION: The painting was one of 34 pieces on sale from the Greentree Foundation from the collection of Mr and Mrs John Hay Whitney.The painting was bought for $30,000 in 1950......

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

The top 10 largest philanthropic donations of 2014 also include, Edward Meyer at 9th rank ($75 million donation to Weill Cornell Medical College) and Charles Munger at the 10th place ($65 million......

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, who created history with his big win, ended his victory speech with the song, Dhoom Machale from the Dhoom movies. Why didn't Zohran pick a song......

HIT: The Third Case Review: Nani's Massy Take

The Nani starrer is an all-out, larger-than-life upgrade of the HIT series that loses steam in its attempts at stylistic indulgence, notes Arjun Menon. Sailesh Kolanu has made a name for himself......

India's Winning Moments At The Grammys

IMAGE: A R Rahman with Grammy winners V Selvaganesh, Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain. Photograph: Kind courtesy A R Rahman/Instagram Ustad Zakir Hussain, who made India proud by bagging three......

Zakir Wins 3 Grammys; Shankar Wins Too

IMAGE: The Incomparable Zakir Hussain. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters It's a proud day for India, as Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's fusion band Shakti won the Grammy for Best Global Music......

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: IMAGE: Cast and crew......

Paes-Wawrinka in Cincinnati Open quarter-finals

Leander Paes and Stanislas Wawrinka shocked 2014 Wimbledon champions Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock to make it to the doubles quarter-finals at the ATP Masters Western and Southern Open, in......

PIX: Haaland gives Man City late winner; Chelsea held

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League. IMAGE: Erling Braut Haaland scores Manchester City's second goal during the Champions League Group G match against Borussia Dortmund,......

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

The Indian Premier League commenced over the weekend and as expected Rishabh Pant got down to business in his own unique style, hammering the ball all over the park. Euro 2020 qualifiers have also......

Cincinnati Open round-up: Federer eases through; Bencic rolls on

Switzerland's Roger Federer returns a forehand to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut during the Western & Southern Open at the Lidler Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday. Photograph: Maddie......

Federer to face fearless American teen Fritz

IMAGE: Switzerland's Roger Federer returns a shot. Photograph: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images. Teenager Taylor Fritz earned the chance to face his hero Roger Federer after the American defeated an......