News for 'musician'

'I love Devdas so much'

'I love Devdas so much'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to use contemporary Bollywood music.'

Would you wear these stylish robes?

Would you wear these stylish robes?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Daddy Robes opened its new store in Los Angeles.

Tributes pour in for violin maestro TN Krishnan

Tributes pour in for violin maestro TN Krishnan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Tributes poured in for violin maestro T N Krishnan, who died in Chennai at the age of 92, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the world of Carnatic music mourning the doyen's demise and recalling his rich contributions.

India's colourful heritage comes alive in R-day Google doodle

India's colourful heritage comes alive in R-day Google doodle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The artwork showcases beautiful old buildings in the backdrop in light saffron hue along with people in the front in green shade, with the letters of the company's name in blue emblazoned in the middle, in a nod to the tricolour.

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

Renowned tabla artiste Subhankar Banerjee dies of Covid complications

Renowned tabla artiste Subhankar Banerjee dies of Covid complications

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Renowned percussionist Pt Subhankar Banerjee died after battling Covid-19 for two months at a private hospital in Kolkata, his family said on Thursday. He was 54.

Lata Mangeshkar, as you have never seen her before

Lata Mangeshkar, as you have never seen her before

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Rare glimpses from the Legend's Life.

'Honour to be known as Amitabh Bachchan's voice'

'Honour to be known as Amitabh Bachchan's voice'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'Today, when I look back, our journey together ajooba lagta hai.'

AR Rahman's tweet sparks language debate amid Shah's Hindi remark

AR Rahman's tweet sparks language debate amid Shah's Hindi remark

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Meanwhile, several Twitter users linked Rahman's post apparently to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Hindi and subsequent reactions from several quarters.

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'Rani made it very clear when she signed the film that she would shoot only during her daughter's summer vacation so as not to disturb her role as a real life mother.'

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.

KK death: Top cop says auditorium AC was working, no lack of space

KK death: Top cop says auditorium AC was working, no lack of space

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Kolkata Police commissioner Vineet Goyal said on Friday that there was no situation where attendees were short of space at Nazrul Manch here during singer KK's performance on Wednesday.

What are Akshay and Twinkle doing in Italy?

What are Akshay and Twinkle doing in Italy?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

A magic moment when a musician plays a song from Bobby on an Italian street... and Dimple K starts dancing... Aww!

Sunny Leone is back from LA!

Sunny Leone is back from LA!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Quite a few film folk turned up for the Mid-Day Showbiz Icon Awards held at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai.

'Rahman Sir believes in the magic of music'

'Rahman Sir believes in the magic of music'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Rahman Sir is still very wide-eyed when it comes to creating a new song.' 'He still thinks about it as if it is his first song.'

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

It was heartening to see so many women -- young and old, many in hijab and burqa shaking their bodies, raising their arms and singing with complete abandonment.

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

With a team of 20-odd people, Snafu tries to unearth the rough diamonds from millions of songs. Can AI help look for a needle in a haystack? Ritwik Sharma finds out.

How Kuch Na Kaho was created

How Kuch Na Kaho was created

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

R D Burman has passed away before Lata Mangeshkar recorded the song.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Tollywood star Ravi Teja appears before ED in drugs case

Tollywood star Ravi Teja appears before ED in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Ravi Teja is among the over 10 Tollywood (Telugu film industry) personalities, including actors and directors, to be summoned by the ED.

Romance, Action, Koffee: On OTT This Week

Romance, Action, Koffee: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

JLO's dazzling bride, Kamal Haasan's action packed antics, Karan Johar in gossip mode, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week.

In Pix: Pandit Ravi Shankar's BEAUTIFUL life!

In Pix: Pandit Ravi Shankar's BEAUTIFUL life!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

A walk down memory lane with these amazing flashback pictures of the legendary sitar maestro, Pandit Ravi Shankar, as we celebrate his 100th birth anniversary today.

Engineer-MBA quits 9 to 5 job to make music

Engineer-MBA quits 9 to 5 job to make music

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'I knew one day I will explode if I don't get some sanity with making music.'

It's an Odd, Odd World

It's an Odd, Odd World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The issue of denial of permission to Mansiya V P to perform Bharatanatyam at Koodalmanikyam temple, Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district has become a matter of debate in the state.

India's first woman fighter pilot participates in R-Day parade

India's first woman fighter pilot participates in R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Kanth joined the fighter squadron in November 2017 and flew the first solo on MiG-21 Bison in March 2018. She is currently posted at a fighter base in the western sector.

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

With the fashion world blurring the lines between innovation, technology and reality, shopping is all set to be revolutionised.

Tiger's Unbelievable on Billboard charts!

Tiger's Unbelievable on Billboard charts!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

'I never thought that a first-timer like me would enter any chart, let alone one of the Billboard charts.'

Actor Rana Daggubati appears before ED in drugs case

Actor Rana Daggubati appears before ED in drugs case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Baahubali star is among the over 10 Tollywood (Telugu film industry) personalities including actors and directors, to be summoned by the ED.

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja, celebrated athlete PT Usha, philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad Garu were nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

Watch Live! Beating Retreat ceremony

Watch Live! Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Beating Retreat ceremony, which marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations, is underway at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.

PIX: Why did the singers party?

PIX: Why did the singers party?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Musicians gathered to celebrate singer Harshdeep Kaur's birthday.

INVITE: What's the most expensive meal you've had?

INVITE: What's the most expensive meal you've had?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Were you charged exorbitantly for a humble meal at a restaurant? Share your experiences and learnings with us.

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'

An Indian legend you probably don't know about

An Indian legend you probably don't know about

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

In a corner of Kolkata lived a man who made Latin American music cool before urban India became hip to salsa. Sumit Bhattacharya remembers Monojit Datta, ace percussionist, guru and unknown legend

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.

Oscars 2021: Doesn't Maria Bakalova look dreamy?

Oscars 2021: Doesn't Maria Bakalova look dreamy?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

At Hollywood's most glamorous night -- the 93rd Academy Awards -- celebrities put their best fashion foot forward.

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

At some point, it became evident to the audience that a subtle musical duel was taking place. By the time the faster taans started, the notes had become sharp arrows shot with the intention to annihilate. A revealing excerpt from Namita Devidayal's The Sixth String Of Vilayat Khan.

The Dhinchak League

The Dhinchak League

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Lean, mean drum machines.