News for 'music concert'

5 FUN FACTS about Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

5 FUN FACTS about Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

As Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! completes 27 years on August 5, Subhash K Jha gives us some fun facts.

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'This is a book written by a man who has seen it all and done it all and can now laugh about it,' says Vir Sanghvi.

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.

'Not a single mean bone in Bappida'

'Not a single mean bone in Bappida'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

'People sometimes ridiculed him for the way he looked or dressed.' 'Sometimes they ran down his music.' 'But I have never heard him say one bad word about anyone.'

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.

BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Pancham, like his father, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs were reserved only for her.

With Pandit Jasraj's passing, heaven has become richer

With Pandit Jasraj's passing, heaven has become richer

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The mesmerising and familiar image of Pandit Jasraj saying 'Jai Ho' and then raising his hands to mark the beginning of his performances will now remain only in the fond memories of thousands of Jasraj's fans and followers across the globe, remembers Ankur Biplav.

Ayushmann Khurrana to debut his rock band on Valentine's Day

Ayushmann Khurrana to debut his rock band on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The band is called Ayushmann After School

'Sitar meant Ravi Shankar and Ravi Shankar meant the Sitar'

'Sitar meant Ravi Shankar and Ravi Shankar meant the Sitar'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'He was honest and very sincere. These qualities remained with him till the end.'

How Dum Maro Dum was made

How Dum Maro Dum was made

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Asha Bhosle's terrific singing the song almost didn't make it into the film.

Zubin Mehta to perform in Chennai

Zubin Mehta to perform in Chennai

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Zubin Mehta to perform in Chennai

Stunning steel structures you must see!

Stunning steel structures you must see!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Take a look at some of the most stunning structures made in steel!

Rahman goes all out for Rockstar

Rahman goes all out for Rockstar

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

The concert happening on 1 November will have Rahman performing along with his long time associates -- Ranjit Barot, the music arranger and Sivamani the percussion master.

PIX: Watch Taapsee, Vicky dance

PIX: Watch Taapsee, Vicky dance

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Abhi, Taapsee, Vicky plan a multi-city concert tour.

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

Why did Laxmikant-Pyarelal split?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Laxmi was insistent that our homes should never have name-plates, because the name Laxmikant-Pyarelal should never be separated!'

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.

Remembering Girija Devi, the voice of Benares

Remembering Girija Devi, the voice of Benares

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

'There is no one who can fill the vacuum created by the passing of Girija Devi,' mourns Sunita Budhiraja.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jaan Kumar Sanu?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jaan Kumar Sanu?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Will Jaan Kumar Sanu make it to the top 5 or lift the coveted Bigg Boss trophy?

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

''He was extremely gentle, humble, soft-spoken, down to earth, giving respect to senior musicians as well as to budding ones.'

Rahman celebrates India at UN General Assembly

Rahman celebrates India at UN General Assembly

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

AR Rahman performed at the UN General Assembly hall at a concert to mark India's 70th Independence Day in New York.

Snubbed in Mumbai, Ghulam Ali invited to perform in Delhi

Snubbed in Mumbai, Ghulam Ali invited to perform in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Asserting that "music has no boundaries", the Delhi government on Thursday invited Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali to perform in the national capital after his concert in Mumbai was cancelled due to protests by the Shiv Sena.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Google doodles shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's 102nd birthday

Google doodles shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's 102nd birthday

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Bharat Ratna recipient Ustad Bismillah Khan was born March 21, 1916.

Justin Bieber, you weren't singing, but lip-syncing!

Justin Bieber, you weren't singing, but lip-syncing!

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'The night, I have to sadly admit, was a let-down and Mr Bieber, you kind of broke my heart,' says a Belieber.

World's stunning college campuses

World's stunning college campuses

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Who would want to study in a classroom when you have such a gorgeous campus around you?

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'

Meet the pianist for elephants

Meet the pianist for elephants

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Paul Barton, a British musician, from Yorkshire, plays classical music to old, overworked and sometimes disabled elephants.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

President Mukherjee appeals for tolerance yet again

President Mukherjee appeals for tolerance yet again

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee has yet again come out with an appeal for practicing tolerance and to accept differences while respecting dissent, in remarks that come in the midst of growing intolerance in the country.

Humanism, pluralism should not be abandoned: Pranab on rising intolerance

Humanism, pluralism should not be abandoned: Pranab on rising intolerance

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The President asked, "Is tolerance and acceptance of dissent on the wane?"

When Lataji Was Devastated

When Lataji Was Devastated

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.

From Berkelee to singing for Rahman

From Berkelee to singing for Rahman

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Sriram, 22, who sings jazz, blues and Carnatic music equally well, has just graduated from the Berkeley College of Music in the US.

Afghan singer a dead ringer for Canada's Trudeau

Afghan singer a dead ringer for Canada's Trudeau

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

An Afghani's resemblance to the Canadian PM has set Twitter on fire.

Dear Ed, you made me Happier

Dear Ed, you made me Happier

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Ed was just delightful to watch and listen to and I would request him to keep coming back to India, as we will love him forever and always, says Karishma Mevawala.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Mariah Carey pays tribute to Prince at Paris gig

Mariah Carey pays tribute to Prince at Paris gig

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Pop star Mariah Carey paid an emotional tribute to her friend Prince.

PIX: Guns N' Roses' ROCKING Night in Mumbai

PIX: Guns N' Roses' ROCKING Night in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The iconic American hard rock band, who played an exceptionaly long set in Mumbai on December 9, had rock lovers on their feet with their most popular hits.

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Remembering The Great Showman of Rock music.

Tears, gumption & song at Old Trafford, Manchester

Tears, gumption & song at Old Trafford, Manchester

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The Ariana Grande's Sunday Manchester benefit gig was bold. And triumphant. She, and several of the world's top musicians, belted out an evening of song with the unstoppable message: Fight terrorism with music.