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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

The legendary percussionist died at a San Francisco hospital on Monday due to lung complications. He was 73.

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Trump’s plan to make reverse migration great again, and the Ustad bids farewell

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Delhi’s ‘band-aid’ solutions for air pollution, and the death of tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain

Global media took note of how tabla maestro Hussain introduced the instrument to global audiences. It also reported on Apple's expanding manufacturing network in India, 'thanks to Modi'.

Zakir Hussain raised bar for India’s musicians. ‘Showed tabla players can be stars as well’

From veteran musicians like Manjusha Patil to upcoming artists like DigV, Zakir Hussain’s legacy is immortal. ‘He is a talent that comes once in 100 years.’

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.

On Camera

India’s solar ambition needs financial vision – ISA must move from commitments to execution

The ISA should champion a Global Solar Asset Registry for standardised project information, and establish a Solar Credit Guarantee mechanism to mitigate political and currency risks.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

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.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.