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Shahid K Abbas New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) There are some melodies that never fade -- they linger in the air, travel across time, and quietly return to you when you least expect them. Such was the music of Ravi Shankar, the legendary sitar virtuoso whose artistry not only defined Indian classical music for generations but carried its soul to every corner of the world. Born on April 7, 1920, and leaving behind a universe of sound on December 11, 2012, Ravi Shankar was more than a musician -- he was ...Read More >
Shriram Mhasane emerges as the frontrunner in the All India Chess Masters tournament after a decisive victory in round seven, showcasing strategic gameplay and setting the stage for an exciting conclusion. Photograph: Utrojao/PixabayKey PointsShriram Mhasane leads the All India Chess Masters tournament with 6.5 points after defeating Arjun Singh.Rajveer Nahar and Shreyansh Somaiya drew their tightly-contested match, both reaching 5.5 points.Deepak Soni, Nikhil Shelar, and Mohsin Yunus Shaikh se ...Read More >
Chennai, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the midst of a gruelling election campaign schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a unique cultural interaction in Chennai, meeting renowned composer Ramesh Vinayakam and witnessing a first-hand innovative system aimed at transforming the way Indian classical music is documented and taught. Vinayakam, who has dedicated his life to promoting Indian classical music, introduced the Prime Minister to the Gamaka Box Notation System, which he developed ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a gripping finale, Shriram Mhasane of Nashik emerged as the champion of the All India Chess Masters (Season 3), capping off a remarkable and consistent run across eight rounds at the Mumbai Chess Centre, Pedder Road. Heading into the final round as the sole leader with 6.5 points, Mhasane displayed exceptional composure to hold his ground and secure the title, finishing ahead of a tightly packed field in a nail-biting conclusion. The final round delivered high drama across boards, w ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shriram Mhasane surged into the sole lead with an impressive 6.5 points after Round 7 of the All India Chess Masters (Season 3), underway at the Mumbai Chess Centre, Pedder Road in Mumbai on Friday. Mhasane's crucial victory over Arjun Singh helped him break away from the chasing pack, giving him a clear edge heading into the final round of the tournament. On the top board, Rajveer Nahar held Shreyansh Somaiya to a draw in a tightly contested encounter, with bot ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) Shriram Mhasane took the lead with a total of 6.5 points after the seventh round of the All India Chess Masters FIDE Classical tournament here on Friday. Mhasane beat Arjun Singh in the seventh round to take a clear lead in the field as the tournament heads towards its conclusion. On the top board, Rajveer Nahar held Shreyansh Somaiya to a draw in a tightly-contested encounter, with both players moving to 5.5 points. Deepak Soni scored a win over Amogh Bhatavadekar, while ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: Overnight sole leader Palaash Mapara (5 points) saw his winning run come to a grinding halt as he suffered a defeat against Shreyansh Somaiya (5.5 points) in a Round-6 match of the All India Chess Masters (Season 3) Mumbai FIDE Classical Tournament 2026. Shreyansh outplays Palaash on top board Playing on the top board with white pieces, Palaash was unable to counter Shreyansh's clever tactical manoeuvres and suffered his first loss at the Mumbai Chess Centre, Pedder Road, on T ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) Shreyansh Somaiya inflicted a defeat on Palaash Mapara to end his run as the sole leader in their sixth round contest of the All India Chess Masters here on Thursday. Somaiya now shares the lead with Shriram Mhasane and AGM Rajveer Nahar, who all are on 5.5 points each in the FIDE Classical Tournament. Playing on the top board with white pieces, Palaash was unable to counter Shreyansh's clever tactical manoeuvres and suffered his first loss of the competition. Results (top ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 17: As the year draws to a close, Dharana at Shillim, India's award-winning precision wellbeing retreat presents Sankalp, a thoughtfully curated year-end passage designed for those seeking a quieter, more meaningful way to transition into the New Year. Also Read | 'Raaz' and 'Ghulam' Director Vikram Bhatt and Wife Shwetambari Sent to Judicial Custody in INR 30 Crore Fraud Case; Court Rejects Interim Bail Plea - Details Inside. Positioned as an alternative t ...Read More >
PUNE, India, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the year draws to a close, Dharana at Shillim, India's award-winning precision wellbeing retreat presents Sankalp, a thoughtfully curated year-end passage designed for those seeking a quieter, more meaningful way to transition into the New Year. Positioned as an alternative to conventional festive celebrations, Sankalp reframes the final days of the year as a moment of intentional closure and conscious arrival. Rooted in the philosophy of Sankalp, a ...Read More >
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Saturday (October 25, 2025) decided to extend the terms of Mayors and Deputy Mayors of municipal corporations from two-and-a-half years to five years. The decision will benefit the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation, whose two-and-a-half-year term is expiring in November 2025. Briefing media persons in Shimla, Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan said a two-and-a-half-year term was raising apprehensions of horse-trading and pointed out th ...Read More >
Varanasi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The spiritual and musical capital of India, Kashi, was enveloped in grief on Thursday morning as news broke of the passing of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra. The legendary vocalist, who carried the soul of Banaras in his music, breathed his last at the age of 89. All through the day, ministers, officials, disciples, and admirers streamed into his residence to pay their respects to the mortal remains of the maestro. Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Day ...Read More >
Renowned classical vocalist and Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra died early Thursday. He was 89. IMAGE: Born in Azamgarh in 1936, Pandit Chhannulal Mishra grew up to be a doyen of Hindustani classical music, contributing immensely to such styles of the form as Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Chaiti, Kajri, and Bhajan. Photograph: ANI Photo A family member said Mishra breathed his last around 4 am after a prolonged illness. The vocalist had been living in Mirzapur with his youngest daughter's f ...Read More >
Mirzapur: Padma Vibhushan vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, a towering figure in Hindustani classical music, died early Thursday. He was 89. His daughter said Mishra breathed his last around 4 am after a prolonged illness. The vocalist had been living in Mirzapur with his youngest daughter's family for some time. Mishra's health deteriorated late Wednesday night, and he was admitted to a hospital, where he died during treatment. "He was admitted to the hospital for the last 17-18 days with a ...Read More >
India's most iconic singing reality show, Indian Idol, returns for a new season on Sony Entertainment Television, bringing a wave of nostalgia and melody under the heartfelt theme -- Yaadon Ki Playlist: Jahaan Awazein Aaj Wali Aur Gaane Aap Wale. Singer Shreya Ghoshal will shortly return as a judge on Indian Idol Season 16. The singer has officially acknowledged her return in her most recent social media post. Shreya teased on her Instagram Story that she had started filming for the forthcoming ...Read More >
The Ministry of Education's Kala Utsav in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, gathered students to showcase skills across 12 art categories, including visual and performing arts. With enthusiastic participation, the event also celebrated cultural diversity, while the national scene applauded achievements in visual arts in an awards ceremony in New Delhi. The Ministry of Education orchestrated a vibrant Kala Utsav in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, drawing children from across the district to participate in 1 ...Read More >
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 27 (ANI): The Ministry of Education hosted a two-day Kala Utsav in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, where children from across the district participated in 12 different art categories and demonstrated their talents. The event saw enthusiastic participation from schools, with students competing in various arts, including visual and performing arts, such as clay modelling and painting, as well as music and dance. Sharing her excitement, student Uzma Rizvi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday urged the Union government to honour 82-year-old Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja with the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, in recognition of his five-decade-long musical journey. He was speaking at the felicitation organised by the state government to celebrate the maestro's 50th year as a music composer. Stalin also announced that the state government would institute an award in Ilaiyaraaja's name, to be conferred on individuals excelling in ...Read More >
The Tamil Nadu government will felicitate Ilaiyaraaja on September 13 in Chennai. Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja, popularly known as Isaignani, will be felicitated by the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government as he completes 50 years in the film industry. The star-studded event will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on September 13. Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and several other celebrities are expected to attend the event. Recently, Ilaiyaraaja expressed his happiness at the honour whil ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Times Prime, India's leading premium lifestyle membership platform, today announced the launch of 'Azaadi Unboxed,' a 10-day Independence Day celebration that honors India's freedom through the power of storytelling and community connection. Running from August 8-17, 2025, the campaign celebrates membership value by delivering extraordinary experiences exclusively to Times Prime members, culminating with the nationwide distribution of a limited-edition co ...Read More >
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Times Prime, India's leading premium lifestyle membership platform, today announced the launch of 'Azaadi Unboxed,' a 10-day Independence Day celebration that honors India's freedom through the power of storytelling and community connection. Running from August 8-17, 2025, the campaign celebrates membership value by delivering extraordinary experiences exclusively to Times Prime members, culminating with the nationwide distribution of a limite ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday sharply criticised the Delhi Police for a controversial reference to Bengali as the "Bangladeshi language," calling it an insult to the language and its speakers. TMC shared a letter from a Delhi Police inspector requesting a translator for what was labeled "Bangladeshi language" in a statement on X. The police official also mentioned the arrest of eight individuals under suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in India. "Is ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a move set to energise classrooms and empower students, Delhi govt will introduce student clubs in 100 govt schools starting from the 2025-26 academic session. These clubs aim to give students new platforms for expression, exploration, and all-round development -- going far beyond textbooks and exams.According to a circular issued by Directorate of Education (DoE), each school will launch two clubs -- one focused on language learning, and the other on a wide range of co-curricular ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a special performance of Ram Bhajan at Brasilia's Alvorada Palace besides the grand ceremonial welcome ahead of the official talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal took to X to share a 2.48-minute video and wrote: "Upon arrival at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia ahead of official talks, PM @narendramodi was welcomed with a special performance of 'Ram ...Read More >
Hyderabad: On the unfortunate occasion of Dilip Kumar's death anniversary, Saira Banu expressed herself and spoke of her fond memories of the 'emperor of acting'. She had many memories to talk of, but one simple, playful moment resonated with her, which is a snapshot of both the kindness, affection, and fun, which made Dilip Saab indelibly special, for Saira and again not simply as an actor but as a friend. "Behind the icon, though, was a tender, charming, witty man. There was one evening I rem ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) Veteran actor Saira Banu remembered her late husband and legendary artist Dilip Kumar on his fourth death anniversary, calling him an "inspiration for six generations of actors and the guiding star for those yet to come". Banu shared a post on her Instagram handle on Monday, which comprised pictures and videos of the late actor, whose credits include acclaimed films such as "Mughal-E-Azam", "Devdas", "Naya Daur", and "Ram Aur Shyam", among others. "The dearth of Sahib co ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) Veteran actor Saira Banu remembered her late husband and legendary artist Dilip Kumar on his fourth death anniversary, calling him an "inspiration for six generations of actors and the guiding star for those yet to come". Banu shared a post on her Instagram handle on Monday, which comprised pictures and videos of the late actor, whose credits include acclaimed films such as "Mughal-E-Azam", "Devdas", "Naya Daur", and "Ram Aur Shyam", among others. Also Read | Choi Tae-Jo ...Read More >
Nagpur/Riddhapur: In a landmark step for regional pride and linguistic scholarship, the world's first Marathi Language University commenced admissions for the 2025 academic session on July 1 in Riddhapur, a historic village in Amravati district. The event marked a significant cultural and academic development for Maharashtra and the broader Marathi-speaking community. Dr Avinash Awalgaonkar assumed office as the university's first vice-chancellor felicitated by Mahant Karanjekar Baba, the newly ...Read More >
A government resolution (GR) issued by the Marathi Language Department on Thursday stated that the move aims to promote awareness, preservation, and scholarly engagement with Marathi's rich linguistic and literary heritage, which spans over 2,500 years. The decision to celebrate the day and week annually stems from a Union Cabinet resolution passed on October 3, 2024, granting Marathi the status of a classical language. As per the GR, all government and semi-government offices, public sector u ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Teenage Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa believes players like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura gradually moving away from classical chess has to do with the mental and physical exhaustion that comes with playing the long format for a long time. Magnus, the five-time world champion, and world No.2 American Grandmaster Nakamura have played fewer classical games, and instead focused on freestyle, rapid and blitz formats. Praggnanandhaa, who has won three major classic ...Read More >
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