News for 'musician'

In Pics: Disha Patani divine in white

In Pics: Disha Patani divine in white

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The actor was in interesting company when she walked the ramp, Sunday, for Mumbai's designer-politician Shaina NC.

From Jai Ho to Hosanna

From Jai Ho to Hosanna

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Playback singer Vijay Prakash talks about a meeting with A R Rahman that gave him the two most popular songs of his career.

Trisha to make her Malayalam debut?

Trisha to make her Malayalam debut?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry, right here!

The Prince of fashion

The Prince of fashion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

No one will be able to match up to his iconic sense of style!

Shakira's ''Waka Waka'' a tribute to African women

Shakira's ''Waka Waka'' a tribute to African women

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

World renowned musician Shakira said on Saturday that her performance in the World Cup closing ceremony would be a tribute to African women.

Why this Grammy winner is miffed with Indian government

Why this Grammy winner is miffed with Indian government

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Kej is disappointed because the central government failed to recognise his musical achievements.

The birth of a Sufi singer

The birth of a Sufi singer

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Sandip Roy tells the story of Shye Ben-Tzur, a Israeli musician who found his calling in Sufi music.

PIX: MJ inspires 'Black and White' fashion show

PIX: MJ inspires 'Black and White' fashion show

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Designer Archana Kochhar got together with a host of celebs like Raageshwari, Bappi Lahiri and Salim-Sulaiman to celebrate the late King of Pop Michael Jackson's style icon status on his first death anniversary, June 25.

Shakira's solo Bollywood dhamaka

Shakira's solo Bollywood dhamaka

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The Latin American singer is expected to sing a very sensuous, cabaret kind of a song for Shakira to sing for Salim-Sulaiman.

3.5 million people expected at world culture festival

3.5 million people expected at world culture festival

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Art of Living foundation will hold a three-day World Culture Festival in New Delhi (March 11-13), a mega event celebrating the foundation's 35 years. It hopes to bring together 3.5 million global citizens

Pics: Imran, Abhay, Rahul look sexy in suits!

Pics: Imran, Abhay, Rahul look sexy in suits!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Check out these hottest Indian men -- who looked sexy in a suit -- at the GQ Best Dressed Men 2016 event.

Vishal Dadlani quits politics after sarcastic tweet about Jain guru backfires

Vishal Dadlani quits politics after sarcastic tweet about Jain guru backfires

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

A Twitter user had claimed that he had filed an online complaint with the Delhi Police against Vishal Dadlani and Congress leader Tehseen Poonawalla.

Rahman part of historic We are the World remake

Rahman part of historic We are the World remake

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie oversaw the production.

Pics: When Jacqueline stole our hearts

Pics: When Jacqueline stole our hearts

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

The actor looked stunning in a silver outfit from Rajesh Pratap Singh.

'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'

'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'My chowkidar and the paanwala near my house have seen Mirzapur.' 'They may have missed Delhi Crime but they have seen Mirzapur.' ''Delhi Crime won Emmy, people know me from Mirzapur'Sometimes I feel I have done so much work, why do people know me only by this role?'

When not playing cricket, they played music

When not playing cricket, they played music

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Many sportsmen are also good musicians. In cricket, though, the examples are few and far between. Rediff.com takes a look some.

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

Javed Akhtar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to make a song for Swacch Bharat

Javed Akhtar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to make a song for Swacch Bharat

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

'For a very long time, we have felt the need for another anthem song that binds that whole nation together,' Baabul Supriyo says.

Revealed! How Adele lost weight

Revealed! How Adele lost weight

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The singer reveals how she lost those extra pounds.

Will these 3 Indians win the Grammy?

Will these 3 Indians win the Grammy?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Three indians have been nominated at the Grammys this year. Could this lead to an All-Indian event in the years to come?

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Bollywood is rushing to embrace him, but Vivian Fernandes aka DIVINE wants to rap his own tune, discovers Shreevatsa Nevatia.

Walter Becker: The mathematical wizard of the scoresheet

Walter Becker: The mathematical wizard of the scoresheet

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The fandom of Walter Becker was rather obscure, but his death has left a huge void in the music industry.

Quiz: Think you know Michael Jackson?

Quiz: Think you know Michael Jackson?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Here are ten Jackson trivia questions that will help you brush up on the musician who moved the world in the 1980s and 1990s.

Celebrating Holi, Bollywood style

Celebrating Holi, Bollywood style

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Looking at some of the prominent Holi songs over the decades.

British pop singer George Michael dies at age 53

British pop singer George Michael dies at age 53

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Michael was due to release a documentary in 2017 after years of living as a virtual recluse in which he hit the headlines for a series of bizarre incidents linked to drugs.

Barack Obama to honour Sir Paul McCartney

Barack Obama to honour Sir Paul McCartney

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The Ex-Beatle will receive the third Gershwin Prize from the US President.

PIX: Shilpa, Salman, Rishi Kapoor at a concert

PIX: Shilpa, Salman, Rishi Kapoor at a concert

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

What my idol taught me: 'Aim for the stars, but stay grounded'

What my idol taught me: 'Aim for the stars, but stay grounded'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

We invited readers to send in thier experiences of meeting their idols and the lessons they learned from them. First up, Parag P Jain, a student of NMIMS, Mumbai, shares his experience of meeting D Shivakumar, managing director and vice president, Nokia India.

At 16, she's an internationally acclaimed pianist

At 16, she's an internationally acclaimed pianist

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Meet Chelsea De Souza, 16-year-old pianist who recently won the Education World's Young Achiever Award. In an interview with Abhishek Mande, she discusses her accomplishments, how she deals with stress and offers her opinion on the recent spate of student suicides that have rocked the country.

'It is easy to enter the film industry but surviving is a challenge'

'It is easy to enter the film industry but surviving is a challenge'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Music Composer Aravind talks about composing music for National award winning documentary A Far Afternoon and much more!

Sonic branding makes for sound business, realise firms

Sonic branding makes for sound business, realise firms

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Companies are looking for an engaging hook, and sound is universally seen as a big emotional connector, finds Nikhat Hetavkar.

Mumbai: Man held for blackmailing Anoushka Shankar

Mumbai: Man held for blackmailing Anoushka Shankar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

The Delhi police is investigating a case of blackmailing in which sitar-player Anoushka Shankar, daughter of legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar, was blackmailed by a man who allegedly accessed her photographs stored in her laptop.The man, whose identity has not been revealed, has been arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi police, following investigations in Mumbai.Pandit Ravi Shankar had written to the Home Ministry about the harassment his daughter was facing.

MNS peeved over movie based on Uddhav-Raj feud

MNS peeved over movie based on Uddhav-Raj feud

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Zenda, an upcoming Marathi movie based on the feud between Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray has been termed as biased by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists for portraying their leader in "bad light".

This travel startup lets you take an intellectual vacation

This travel startup lets you take an intellectual vacation

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

There is a vacation for every personality type here!

Rahman: Islam has been hijacked by the extremists

Rahman: Islam has been hijacked by the extremists

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

The double Oscars and two Grammies winner A R Rahman, a practising Muslim, has taken it upon himself to promote love and unity through his music.

Yesudas: I am still a student

Yesudas: I am still a student

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Acclaimed musician-singer Yesudas looks back at his life and music.

Pix: India Arts Festival opens in Mumbai

Pix: India Arts Festival opens in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Sonu Nigam, Mahima Chaudhary, Lesle Lewis and chef Sanjeev Kapoor attended the event.

How I scored 99 per cent and topped ISC exam

How I scored 99 per cent and topped ISC exam

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'The magic lies in you and the effort that you will put in.' You have to work hard and smart, says Gaurav Sood.

'One would always see the guru in D K Pattammal'

'One would always see the guru in D K Pattammal'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Pattammal had a very classical way of singing without any frills but her music was full of depth. They were technically intricate but she handled them with ease. She did not innovate too much and sang a lot of Tamil compositions. Her repertoire of Muthiswami Dikshitar songs was amazing. She was a goldmine of information on Dikshitar. Every year, she used to come out with a new one, recalls Lakshmi Viswanathan, well-known dancer and author

Meet the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs contestants

Meet the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs contestants

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Which of these young talents will YOU vote for?