News for 'music industry'

Saluting *THE* Voice

Saluting *THE* Voice

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeshkar was my introduction, the beginning, the basic, the identity of film music. Sukanya Verma salutes The Legend.

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.' 'They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.'

53 Padma awards handed out, Sudha Murthy, Keeravani among recipients

53 Padma awards handed out, Sudha Murthy, Keeravani among recipients

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Veteran socialist leader and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, and medical professional Dilip Mahalanabis, known globally for his work on Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), were among those conferred the Padma Vibhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.

Mrs Graeme Smith steps up to Idols... and how!

Mrs Graeme Smith steps up to Idols... and how!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Morgan Deane Smith, stylish wife of former South African skipper Graeme Smith, auditioned for the latest season on MNet's South Africa's Idols.

PIX: Ghazal singer Talat Aziz turns 60!

PIX: Ghazal singer Talat Aziz turns 60!

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The ghazal singer celebrated his birthday with his musician friends.

Is the Saregama Carvaan Mini meant for you?

Is the Saregama Carvaan Mini meant for you?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The most impressive thing about the speaker is that you can raise the volume to a level adequate for a party without it crackling, says Khalid Anzar.

Who is Rahat Fateh Ali Khan?

Who is Rahat Fateh Ali Khan?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The singer is currently in the news for all the wrong reasons.

EMI pulls out of HMV's Saregama

EMI pulls out of HMV's Saregama

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

What Can You Watch This Week?

What Can You Watch This Week?

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Action, drama, thriller and rom-coms, this week has a lot of entertainment coming up on OTT as well as in theatres.

'A career in the film industry is a phase'

'A career in the film industry is a phase'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Amrita Rao talks about her television debut, co-star Deepti Naval and films.

Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'

Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and watched by lakhs of people on television at their homes and in temples across the country.

Modi gifts green diamond to Jill Biden

Modi gifts green diamond to Jill Biden

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the United States for a three-day state visit, has gifted an eco-friendly lab-grown 7.5 carat diamond, placed in Kashmir's exquisite Papier mache box, to First Lady Jill Biden.

Why Lata Mangeshkar cancelled song recordings

Why Lata Mangeshkar cancelled song recordings

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

How Naushad boosted Rafi's morale... Tune first or lyrics first? Raju Bharatan reveals some secrets of the Hindi film music industry.

Gulzar's Madhur Dosti With R D Burman

Gulzar's Madhur Dosti With R D Burman

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.

Who wore it better? Naomi or Priyanka?

Who wore it better? Naomi or Priyanka?

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Tennis star Naomi Osaka almost repeated Priyanka Chopra's risky Ralph & Russo outfit.

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Nostalgia in the time of Covid is proving to be big business, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Lucky has Adnan's style

Lucky has Adnan's style

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

Ratan Tata Brings Shinde, Pawar Together

Ratan Tata Brings Shinde, Pawar Together

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Ratan Tata is Maharashtra's first Udyog Ratna.

First Look: Akshay Kumar's Mogul

First Look: Akshay Kumar's Mogul

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'I had the good fortune of knowing Gulshanji (Kumar) well. My association with him started right from my first film Saugandh. We shared many things in common and come from a similar background. And I am very excited to play him on-screen.'

Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges

Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The Indian Idol judge gets candid about the current crop of contestants, his penchant for arguing on the show and why he almost quit the show.

The real reason why Guru Dutt's marriage collapsed

The real reason why Guru Dutt's marriage collapsed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

The Hindi film industry has seen its share of controversies. Raju Bharatan gives us a closer look.

Engineer by degree, singer by passion

Engineer by degree, singer by passion

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Flautist, singer and composer Rasika Shekar talks about her interesting musical journey.

Guess Who Made It To A Times Square Billboard?

Guess Who Made It To A Times Square Billboard?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We're 26 and every time we write a song, we try to see how we can relate it to our life's experiences or that of our friends.'

Vicky Kaushal's Best Performance? VOTE!

Vicky Kaushal's Best Performance? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Steadily marching ahead for almost a decade now on the strength of his unassuming versatility, the 35 year old is ready to showcase his mettle in one of the most challenging roles of his career as India's first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Meghna Gulzar's biopic, Sam Bahadur.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

NFL: Singer Katy Perry bags Super Bowl halftime show

NFL: Singer Katy Perry bags Super Bowl halftime show

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Pop singer Katy Perry will headline the halftime entertainment at February's Super Bowl, the most-watched US sporting and television event, according to an announcement by the National Football League on Sunday.

Pirates of the new millennium

Pirates of the new millennium

Rediff.com25 Dec 2003

Just who is Justin Bieber?

Just who is Justin Bieber?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

We take a closer look at the teen singing sensation.

Why Everyone Loves Nayeon

Why Everyone Loves Nayeon

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

She's the first K-pop soloist to chart a Top 10 album for three weeks straight on Billboard 200.

'When the time comes, nothing will stop you from achieving what you deserve'

'When the time comes, nothing will stop you from achieving what you deserve'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'I see a lot of potential in new singers.' 'But the thing is, there is a lot of hard work.'

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

With an endless number of star kid debuts in the offing, we thought of looking at how this decade's brigade compares to their mums, dads, uncles or siblings.

Bernstein pegs RIL's stake in retail arm at $111 billion

Bernstein pegs RIL's stake in retail arm at $111 billion

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Global investment management firm Bernstein has pegged the enterprise valuation of Reliance Industries (RIL)'s 85 per cent stake in Reliance Retail at $111 billion, while valuing the Mukesh Ambani-led company's 66.5 per cent stake in telecom and digital platform arm Reliance Jio at $88 billion. Reliance Industries had earlier planned to list both its subsidiaries to unlock value for its shareholders but hadn't fixed any timeline. The report said that Reliance Retail had raised $6 billion by diluting a 10.1 per cent stake, while Jio Platforms raised $20 billion from investors by selling 33 per cent in 2020.

First Look: Tulsi Kumar launches album

First Look: Tulsi Kumar launches album

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

After starting her singing career in films like Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye and Aksar, Tulsi Kumar has finally launched her maiden album, Love Ho Jaaye.

Shakira, Keys sizzle at FIFA World Cup concert

Shakira, Keys sizzle at FIFA World Cup concert

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The small township of Soweto was rocked by some of the biggest names in the music industry on Thursday, in a show to kick-off the 2010 football World Cup.

'Nothing Vulgar In Choli Ke Peeche'

'Nothing Vulgar In Choli Ke Peeche'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'Many people pointed fingers at me.' 'They would ask, "Why did you sing such a song? Why did you do this 'double-meaning' song?"' 'My mother also asked, "Yeh kya gaaya?"'

Sharda: The Voice That Tore Shankar-Jaikishan Apart

Sharda: The Voice That Tore Shankar-Jaikishan Apart

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'Towards the late '60s and early '70s, it was a given that if it was Shankar-Jaikishan, it had to be Sharda for Shankar.'

Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Rediff.com10 May 2010

American Idol bosses are demanding Sir Elton John to replace Simon Cowell as one of the judges on the show.

PIX: Mahendra Kapoor's grandson weds

PIX: Mahendra Kapoor's grandson weds

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

It's celebration time!

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Keeravaaniji doesn't work in isolation.' 'He responds to stories, situations and the emotional core of a film.' 'That's why his tunes are so different.' 'Unchiseled emotional masterpieces.'

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.