Picture this: a young girl from a marginalized community in pre-independence India, mocked as ‘ganewali’ for daring to sing publicly. That was Gangubai Hangal, whose journey from Dharwad’s streets to …
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Mumbai’s music circles still reverberate with the legacy of Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, a maestro whose voice defined purity in Indian classical music. Hailing from Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, born March …
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On Republic Day eve, India celebrated excellence with the announcement of 131 Padma Award recipients for 2026, approved by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to …
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The Padma Awards list has lit up the entertainment world, with Bollywood’s evergreen star Dharmendra receiving the nation’s second-highest civilian honor, the Padma Vibhushan. The news has his family and …
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The ascent of Shivkumar Sharma to the pinnacle of Indian classical music was paved by his parents’ unwavering support. Despite his early reluctance to learn the santoor, his mother’s vision …
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Chiranjeevi: The Megastar with 24,000 Dance Moves and a Guinness World Record Turns 70
South Indian cinema boasts stars whose impact is undeniable, and when mere stardom couldn’t capture their aura, the title ‘Megastar’ was bestowed upon Chiranjeevi. Revered globally, Chiranjeevi celebrates his 70th …
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spent time with the family of the late Arun Jaitley, a gesture of respect and remembrance. The gathering included Rohan Jaitley, his wife Meherunissa Anand, …