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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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