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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Musicians

Zakir Hussain a true genius, icon of cultural unity: Modi

Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday. He was 73.

‘Thank you for the music’. Musicians, actors & politicians celebrate ‘unmatched maestro’ Zakir Hussain

The tabla virtuoso, who passed away at 73, was remembered by celebrities and artists on social media for his 'immense humility' and for helping launch the careers of young musicians.

Zakir Hussain, a tabla prodigy at 7 & 4-time Grammy winner, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy

The tabla maestro, percussionist, composer & actor dazzled audiences for 6 decades, leaving an indelible mark on world music. He died at 73 due to complications from chronic lung disease.

Zakir Hussain’s father introduced him to music as a newborn, reciting tabla rhythms in his ear

In 2016, the maestro had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him to the world by putting rhythms into his ears when asked to recite prayers.

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain dies at 73 following complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Hussain had been hospitalised for the past 2 weeks in San Francisco, and was later taken to the ICU after his condition deteriorated.

US music supremo Quincy Jones, who worked with Sinatra and Jackson, dies aged 91

Quincy Jones, the man known simply as "Q," was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging from Count Basie...

11-year-old Tamil ‘rock goddess’ wows America with Carnatic guitar and a headbang

Maya Neelakantan taught herself how to play thrash metal riffs but always felt something was missing. The final piece of the puzzle was finding out Carnatic music can be played on the guitar.

Pandit Ravi Shankar playing the guitar? SBI removes social media post after backlash over image

Image was put up on the bank’s social media platforms on 7 April to commemorate the late sitar maestro's birth anniversary. Some users alleged that picture was AI-generated.

Sparsh Jain: A Musical Odyssey from Rooftops to World Stages

Sparsh's love affair with music began when he witnessed his music teacher playing guitar in class

In a first, Android robot EveR 6 takes orchestra conductor’s podium in Seoul

The two-armed robot, designed by Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, made its debut at the National Theater of Korea, leading musicians in the country’s national orchestra.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.