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Chhattisgarh’s cultural icon Teejan Bai was rushed to AIIMS Raipur late Wednesday following a sudden decline in her health. The Padma Vibhushan recipient, known worldwide for her soul-stirring...
A solemn yet proud atmosphere filled Rashtrapati Bhavan as Hema Malini accepted the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband, legendary actor Dharamendra. President Droupadi Murmu presented the...
The Indian entertainment industry is in deep sorrow following the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle. Bollywood's desi girl Priyanka Chopra expressed her grief through a touching tribute on...
Asha Bhosle, the Nightingale of Bollywood, enchanted the world with her versatile vocals until her passing. From child prodigy to music icon, her seven-decade odyssey produced thousands of hits,...
India's melodic empress, Asha Bhosle, breathed her last at 92, plunging the country into collective sorrow. Political heavyweights have voiced heartfelt condolences, underscoring the void in Indian...
The Indian entertainment industry has lost one of its brightest stars. Asha Bhosle, the iconic singer known for her vast repertoire, passed away at 92 after a prolonged illness. Confirmations came...
The Indian music world is reeling from news of legendary singer Asha Bhosle's hospitalization in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital due to cardiac arrest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has voiced his...
Mumbai's musical legacy owes much to Kishori Amonkar, whose voice redefined Hindustani classical traditions. Entering the world on April 10, 1932, she was cradled in melody from infancy, thanks to...
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...
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...
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 and his...
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...
The curtains fell on a golden chapter of Indian music Sunday when iconic singer Asha Bhosle breathed her last at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, aged 92. Renowned for her Padma Vibhushan honor and a...
India's golden voice falls silent. Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92 in Mumbai, prompting an outpouring of sorrow from Union ministers and political leaders. Rajnath Singh, the Defence...
The melody of Indian cinema falls silent with the demise of Asha Bhosle on Sunday in Mumbai. Admitted to Breach Candy Hospital Saturday evening, the 90-year-old legend breathed her last, as announced...
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...
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 laud the...
The melody of Indian music fell silent Sunday as Asha Bhosle, the unparalleled playback queen, breathed her last at 92 in Mumbai. Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli expressed profound...
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, his...