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Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Topic: Musicians

Arijit Singh’s story is like a Bollywood film — from reality TV shows to the voice of romance

Known for songs like the anthem of one-sided love ‘Channa Mereya’, to ‘Ilahi’ symbolising carefree life, to  ‘Tum Hi Ho’, Arijit Singh redefined the Bollywood music.

Arijit Singh was an era, a feeling—fans react to singer’s retirement post

Director Danish Renzu called Arijit Singh's retirement a 'wake-up call,' adding that audiences are fatigued by recycled sounds and rigid industry practices.

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Beyonce, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii win Grammys, musicians pay tribute to LA’s wildfire victims

This year’s festivities were revamped to be part awards show & part fundraiser for people affected by the wildfires, after killing 29 people & displacing thousands including many musicians.

‘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.

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

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Indian govt says will borrow Rs 8.2 trillion in first-half of next fiscal year

The administration trimmed its gross borrowing program to 16.09 trillion rupees from 17.2 trillion rupees announced in the budget on Feb. 1.

India greenlights procurement of 5 more S-400 air defence systems from Russia

In FY 2025-26, AoN for 55 proposals amounting to Rs 6.73 lakh cr has been accorded by DAC. Both the quantum of AoN given and capital contracts signed, so far, have been the highest in any FY.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.