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The Story Behind India's National Anthem

Nehru had requested Tagore to compose a national anthem.But the poet died soon after and with that died the idea of a new song from Tagore that could be India's national anthem.It is remarkable......

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four......

In a first, 5,000 performers cover the entire Kartavya Path

Over 5000 folk and tribal artists performed 45 dance forms from different parts of the country during the 76th Republic Day, with the performers covering the entire Kartavya Path -- for the first......

The many firsts at 76th Republic Day Parade

From the Pralay missile to a tri-services tableau, the 76th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path on Sunday featured many firsts. Here is a glimpse: First woman officer to present salute to......

76th Republic-Day Parade: India displays military might, cultural diversity

India's rich cultural diversity, military prowess, economic progress and the strides it has taken in sectors, such as science and technology, were on full display at the 76th Republic-Day......

The Visionary Who Transformed HLL Forever

Susim Mukul Datta has not passed away, rather he is the ever-youthful leader to all who knew him, points out R Gopalakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Precisely five days after his......

Nupur Sanon Weds Stebin Ben

Photograph: Kind courtesy Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben/Instagram Long-time couple Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben had a dreamy destination wedding in Udaipur, surrounded by their families and friends. ......

Kartik Dances At Sister's Haldi Ceremony

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kartik Aaryan/Instagram The wedding festivities for Kartik Aaryan's younger sister, Kritika Tiwari have begun in full swing in their hometown, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on......

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary......

What Magic S D Burman Created With Bimal Roy!

Can anyone forget S D Burman's classic songs in Devdas, Sujata and Bandini? Legendary music director Sachin Dev Burman created numerous popular songs over three decades from the 1950s to the 1970s.......

Sangeet Manapmaan Review: A Lost Opportunity

For a film with such a grand vision, Sangeet Manapmaan needed more flamboyance to make it a memorable affair, feels Mayur Sanap. What can be more pure and primal than seeing a piece of......

Ex India pacer says unfair to blame SRK amid controversy

'Four other teams bid for him and KKR outbid everyone, that is a different story. And if he was included in the auction, it was BCCI's call. Removing a player will not make any difference...'......

'Won't allow Mustafizur to step outside airport'

'Traitors like Shah Rukh Khan... I'm calling him a traitor because everything he has is given by India, given by the people of India... are investing it in players from a country that is working......

PIX: Dhoni, SKY, Hardik rock Ambani sangeet

Photographs: Kind Courtesy CSK/X Cricket royalty added to the glamour at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's sangeet ceremony in Mumbai on Friday night. Fans were especially excited to see......

Nita Ambani Honours Rohit, Hardik, SKY

Photograph and video: ANI/X Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's star-studded sangeet ceremony witnessed a heartwarming moment as Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav -- members of......

First Look: India football captain Chhetri's sangeet ceremony

IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri and Sonam Bhattacharya seal it with a ring at their Sangeet ceremony on Monday. Photograph: Khelnow/Twitter It's raining marriages in the sporting world. After the big fat......