News for 'music-bands'

Rahman Goes AI!

Rahman Goes AI!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The maestro is all set to launch Secret Mountain, an AI-powered band on the Metaverse.

Mohanlal launches music band

Mohanlal launches music band

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The band is called Lalisom, and shows will be held in India and abroad.

Op Sindoor takes centre stage at Red Fort on I-Day

Op Sindoor takes centre stage at Red Fort on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The bilingual -- Hindi and English -- invitation cards for I-Day anniversary celebrations carry this image on the top right corner of the invite, while the silhouetted image of the Chenab bridge, the world's tallest railway arch bridge, sits at the lower side of the cards, which have largely being issued online via 'Aamantran' website of the Ministry of Defence.

Dance or face suspension: Lalu's son tells cop

Dance or face suspension: Lalu's son tells cop

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Tej Pratap Yadav, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar, has sparked controversy by demanding a policeman perform a 'thumka' (pelvic thrust) during Holi celebrations at his residence. The incident, which was captured on video and shared widely on social media, shows Yadav seated on a makeshift stage, holding a microphone and telling the policeman, "Hey policeman Deepak.....we are going to play a song on which you shall perform a pelvic thrust. If you do not, you will suspended. Don't mind. It's Holi." The policeman did not appear offended, but he did not perform the dance move. The incident has drawn criticism from the BJP, who have accused Yadav of trying to intimidate the police and of promoting a 'jungle raj'.

Cop who danced on Tej Pratap's order during Holi celebrations, shifted

Cop who danced on Tej Pratap's order during Holi celebrations, shifted

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Tej Pratap Yadav, an RJD leader and former Bihar minister, has been criticized for ordering his security guard to dance during Holi celebrations. The constable was sent to the police lines after he danced in uniform during the festivities at Yadav's residence. The incident has sparked controversy, with many criticizing Yadav's behavior. The incident also highlights the blurring of lines between personal and official duties in India, where politicians often use their positions to exert influence over subordinates.

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it!

How Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar Celebrated Eid

How Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar Celebrated Eid

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'The air would be filled with the aroma of biryani and kheer getting ready in the kitchen, and the visitors would overflow from the lobby and drawing room into the garden.'

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Not even in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a book one day.'

Is your music band your passion?

Is your music band your passion?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Pubs and resto-bars are increasingly providing the stage for live bands to showcase their talent.

AR Rahman's music band debuts at GiMA

AR Rahman's music band debuts at GiMA

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The band was launched last month to mark Rahman's 48th birthday

Parineeti-Raghav Snapped Together Again

Parineeti-Raghav Snapped Together Again

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Amid wedding rumours, Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha were spotted together at Delhi airport on Wednesday night.

'Kantara' song 'Varaha Roopam' can't be played in theatres, OTT

'Kantara' song 'Varaha Roopam' can't be played in theatres, OTT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The court passed the interim order on Thursday while deciding on the allegations of plagiarism against Varaha Roopam.

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Amphibious drones for maritime inspection... devices that extract pure oxygen from water for patients in need... self-balancing electric bikes...

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

RSS seeks HC nod for processions, public meetings across TN on Oct 2

RSS seeks HC nod for processions, public meetings across TN on Oct 2

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan, before whom the batch of petitions came up for hearing on Monday, directed the state home secretary and the director general of police to file their counter and posted the matter for further hearing on September 22.

Beating the Retreat ceremony held amid downpour in Delhi

Beating the Retreat ceremony held amid downpour in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Rains failed to dampen the spirit of Beating Retreat ceremony held at the historic Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Sunday as Indian classical tunes played by bands of the armed forces filled the air, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations.

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The ceremony will begin with the massed band's "Agniveer" tune which will be followed by the enthralling tunes like "Almora", "Kedar Nath", "Sangam Dur", "Queen of Satpura", "Bhagirathi", "Konkan Sundari" by pipes and drums band, the defence ministry statement said.

Meet Hrithik's Mystery Lady

Meet Hrithik's Mystery Lady

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'Duggu and Saba like each other's company, but they've barely met two-three times.'

All You Need To Know About Saba Azad

All You Need To Know About Saba Azad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Actress. Performer. Singer.

OTT Picks For All Kinds Of Romantics

OTT Picks For All Kinds Of Romantics

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Make your Valentine's Day fun and fabulous with Sukanya Verma's OTT suggestions.

Will history repeat itself for Pakistan this Sunday?

Will history repeat itself for Pakistan this Sunday?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

If divine intervention in 1992 was the heavens opening up against England in their do-or-die game, even the best bookies couldn't have predicted that the Netherlands would beat South Africa in 2022. A handful of them must have made a killing.

Maha political crisis: Sec 144 in Mumbai, police on high alert

Maha political crisis: Sec 144 in Mumbai, police on high alert

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Apart from the assembly of five or more persons, it prohibits processions, use of loud speakers, musical band and bursting of crackers in any procession.

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'Sex is such a healthy thing that your first encounter with it should be good, otherwise it scars you for life, it disturbs you for life.'

'Film music is not the base of my success'

'Film music is not the base of my success'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'See, nobody asked "Michael Jackson arrey, aap aaj kal toh filmon mein nahi gaate ho".' 'The problem is in India, a lot of undue importance is given to film singing.'

Hindustan is a Hindu Rashtra: RSS chief in Gwalior

Hindustan is a Hindu Rashtra: RSS chief in Gwalior

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

He also said if Hindus want to remain Hindus then Bharat has to be made 'akhand' (undivided).

'This is what Miracles are all about'

'This is what Miracles are all about'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'The true meaning of a miracle was understood when I witnessed the baby being delivered.'

Helmet review

Helmet review

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Helmet's sole attribute are its three actors. Aparshakti Khurana, Abishek Banerjee and Ashish Verma have an effortless witty quality and breezy camaraderie, observes Sukanya Verma.

Gold Review: Confused Crime Caper

Gold Review: Confused Crime Caper

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Once you are done paying your respect to God and Grasshoppers, you circle back to the human beings in Gold, and that's when things become progressively more and more muddled, observes Sreehari Nair.

Amazon, Flipkart HQs get battle-ready: Draw up sales strategy in war rooms

Amazon, Flipkart HQs get battle-ready: Draw up sales strategy in war rooms

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

E-commerce companies managed to beat the odds by adopting a flexible approach in terms of transforming their business models and leveraging emerging technologies. They had to constantly align their objectives with evolving customer needs. With companies hiring thousands of temporary workers, expanding to smaller cities, and launching new products, e-commerce giants gird up to celebrate the peak festival season without Covid restrictions after a three-year time-out.

'We promote our music on the Internet'

'We promote our music on the Internet'

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Music bands in India are turning to innovative ways to be heard in the market.

Loki & Lupin, Skater Girl & Sunflower: OTT Watch

Loki & Lupin, Skater Girl & Sunflower: OTT Watch

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

From Asgard's naughtiest imp to Arsene Lupin's biggest worshipper in Paris, Sukanya Verma notes OTT is full of curious options this week.

PIX: Sayani Gupta, Mahie Gill's day out

PIX: Sayani Gupta, Mahie Gill's day out

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

A day in Bollywood's life.

5 things about Sreesanth that have nothing to do with cricket

5 things about Sreesanth that have nothing to do with cricket

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

He's a serial entrepreneur, has delved into politics and a fitness freak.

Shiv Sainiks target Pakistani band's press meet

Shiv Sainiks target Pakistani band's press meet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Wielding saffron flags and chanting 'Pakistanis go back' and 'Vande Mataram', Shiv Sena workers on Tuesday barged into a press conference of a music band from Pakistan, heckled the artistes and vandalised the venue, police said.

Malayalam film Vegam ready to hit the screens

Malayalam film Vegam ready to hit the screens

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The film is about two youngsters who want to make some quick money and lead a luxurious life.

Probe gurudwara shooting as a hate crime: Rights group

Probe gurudwara shooting as a hate crime: Rights group

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

The Anti-Defamation League, who had been tracking the alleged gunman, Wade Michael Page, 41, for quite some time now, alleged he was a "white supremacist skinhead" and a leader of "End Apathy", a white power music band affiliated with the Hammerskins, a longstanding hardcore racist skinhead group with a history of violence an hate crimes.

Success mantra of a young hard rock musician

Success mantra of a young hard rock musician

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Lead vocalist of music band Scribe, Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy shares his exciting journey as a young Indian musician.

'For once, Pritam's melody in Agent Vinod is original'

'For once, Pritam's melody in Agent Vinod is original'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

An Iranian band has alleged that the initial portion of the song Pungi Baja De has been lifted from one of their songs.

PIX: IAF air show is back in Srinagar after 14 years

PIX: IAF air show is back in Srinagar after 14 years

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

IAF conducts the air show, Srinagar and the government is part of the ongoing 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations

Indian Ocean performs song from Peepli Live

Indian Ocean performs song from Peepli Live

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

Fusion band Indian Ocean, who have scored two songs for Aamir Khan's upcoming film Peepli Live, perform live.