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EntertainmentApr 07, 2026 01:34 PM

Strings That Still Sing: Remembering Ravi Shankar's eternal raga

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 >

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BusinessApr 05, 2026 06:05 PM

Karan Aujla Mumbai Concert Row: Organisers Clarify, Announce Free April 12 Show For Fans

Karan Aujla concert controversy: Organisers respond to backlash over March 3 Mumbai show, announce free April 12 concert for attendees and issue clarification. Karan Aujla is set to return to Mumbai with a special concert titled Karan Aujla P-POP Culture India Tour - Mumbai 2.0, scheduled for April 12. The announcement comes just weeks after his Holi-themed concert in the city drew criticism over alleged mismanagement and safety concerns. The new show will take place at night, marking a clear ...Read More >

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TechnologyApr 04, 2026 02:50 PM

Tech News | OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro Review: The 'Dhurandhar' of the Budget TWS Segment? | LatestLY

New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): I still use the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro as my primary driver as they are the best buds in my opinion. So, when OnePlus announced the launch of the new Nord Buds 4 Pro, I was curious to find out if they could win me over as well. Also Read | 'Why Are You Asking Me?': Virat Kohli Responds to 'Overseas Player' Tag With Humour in Conversation With Content Creator Mr. Nags (Watch Video). Mind you, the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro are around Rs 11,000, whereas the new OnePlus Nord ...Read More >

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BusinessMar 31, 2026 12:23 PM

Taylor Swift sued by Maren Wade over Showgirl trademark clash

MUMBAI: A high-profile trademark dispute is brewing in the entertainment world as Las Vegas performer Maren Wade has filed a lawsuit against global pop star Taylor Swift over the title of her latest album. Filed on March 30 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the suit accuses Swift and UMG Recordings of trademark infringement, false designation and unfair competition. At the centre of the dispute is Swift's chart-topping album The Life of a Showgirl, released in O ...Read More >

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EntertainmentNov 03, 2025 03:22 PM

Pitbull's I'm Back India Tour Called Off Days After Announcement Over Operational Issues

Grammy-winning artist Pitbull's much-awaited return to India has been cancelled, with organisers citing "operational constraints" as the reason behind the decision. The 'I'm Back' India Tour, which was announced just days ago, had scheduled performances in Gurugram on December 6 and Hyderabad on December 8. Both shows have now been called off, disappointing fans who were eagerly looking forward to seeing the global hitmaker live. The cancellation comes less than a week after tickets went on sal ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 29, 2025 12:33 AM

Enrique Iglesias to record a song for Shah Rukh Khan's King, reports

As Enrique Iglesias makes his comeback to India, rumours are swirling that he may make a crossover with Bollywood's superstar. As per reports, Shah Rukh Khan and Enrique Iglesias could join forces for a song in SRK's highly anticipated film King. The Spanish singer is currently in Mumbai for a two-night concert, and reports suggest that a possible meet-up with the actor could spark a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration. Naturally, the idea has social media buzzing with anticipation. The spec ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 25, 2025 01:33 PM

Pitbull returns to India with 'I'm Back' tour: Check the cities he will perform in

Grammy Award winner Pitbull is set to electrify Indian audiences with concerts in Gurugram on December 6 and Hyderabad on December 8 as part of his 'I'm Back' tour. This marks the rapper's return to India, where he has previously performed multiple times, including at the IPL opening ceremony and a high-profile wedding. American rapper and Grammy Award winner Pitbull is set for concerts in Indian cities, including Gurugram and Hyderabad. The musician will first perform at HUDA Grounds in Gurug ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 18, 2025 06:34 PM

British Band Blue Set To Make India Sing 'One Love' This December: Know Details

British pop sensation Blue is set to bring their chart-topping hits to India this December. The iconic boy band, famous for early-2000s hits like All Rise, One Love and Guilty, has announced the India leg of their 25th Anniversary World Tour, with concerts planned in Shillong, Gangtok and Bengaluru. The band made the announcement through their official Instagram handle, exciting fans across the country. "Let's keep the momentum alive! We're excited to announce that we've added even more NEW DAT ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 17, 2025 06:34 PM

Ed Sheeran Teams Up With Indian Musicians: 'Making <i>Play</i> In India Was So Much Fun'

Ed Sheeran has collaborated with Indian musicians for his new project. Ed Sheeran/ Instagram Mumbai: Popstar Ed Sheeran has unveiled Play - The Remixes EP, a new project that features collaborations with some of India's most celebrated artists, including Karan Aujla, Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Hanumankind, Dhee and composer Santhosh Narayanan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) The four-track EP reimagines songs from Sheeran's chart-topping ninth albu ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 15, 2025 09:39 PM

King claims singing reality show 'I-POPSTAR is where raw talent meets opportunity'

Mumbai Oct 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) King has been roped in as one of the mentors in Amazon MX Player music reality series "I-POPSTAR". He, along with Aastha Gill, Aditya Rikhari, and Parmish Verma, will be seen guiding contestants, evaluating their performances, and pushing them to explore new creative heights. Spilling his excitement about guiding the next generation of musicians, King shared that "I-POPSTAR" is a platform where raw talent meets opportunity. "Every contestant brings something spec ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 03, 2025 05:39 PM

Tyla set to make India debut with a star-studded performance at the Indian Sneaker Festival - The St...

Tyla in India: Mumbai is gearing up for a cultural and musical extravaganza this December. The Indian Sneaker Festival (ISF) is ready to make its debut in the city. The two-day festival promises to bring together music, fashion, food, and street culture. Advertisement The festival, scheduled for December 6 and 7 at the MMRDA Grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex, will feature some of the world's biggest music acts. Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation Tyla, American rap star Lil Yachty, Belgian tech ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 01, 2025 02:10 AM

John Mayer's first India show set to pull Mumbai fans into his 'Gravity'; tickets go live October 14

John Mayer will make his highly anticipated India debut on January 22, 2026, performing live at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Organized by BookMyShow Live, this one-night-only concert marks a significant cultural milestone for the nation's live music scene. Seven-time Grammy award-winning musician John Mayer will bring his long-awaited live performance to India for the first time on January 22, 2026. The one-night-only concert will take place at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse, organised by Book ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 16, 2025 02:43 AM

Ed Sheeran on 'Play' and Not Giving Up His Pop Throne

A pop superstar for nearly a decade and a half, Ed Sheeran is always mindful of what -- and who -- is coming up next. On the first track of "Play," his eighth studio album, out Friday, he raps a verse about the anxieties that have wracked him in recent years, including the loss of two close friends, his wife's cancer scare and the legal challenges to his songwriting credits. But on "Opening," he's also puffing his chest about his successes, his influence and what feels like a light wariness abo ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 12, 2025 07:29 PM

Ed Sheeran releases his new album 'Play'

New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) International pop icon Ed Sheeran released his latest album "Play" on Friday and said he is immensely proud of it. Sheeran, known for his songs such as "Shape of You", "Bad Habits", and "Thinking Out Loud", penned a note on his Instagram handle, sharing a series of pictures and videos of him working on the album. The 34-year-old singer said "Play" is the album that celebrates "love, life, culture, exploring, creativity and technicolour". "'Play' is the album that's mad ...Read More >

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Cloudbursts, flash floods in Himachal; 325 roads closed; very heavy rain warning in 3 districts

Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 r ...Read More >

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TechnologyAug 14, 2025 07:07 AM

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes Today, August 14, 2025 Revealed; Know How To Redeem Codes, Grab Fr...

New Delhi, August 14: Garena Free Fire MAX stands out with its upgraded visuals, dynamic maps, and smooth user experience. These features make it popular among mobile gamers. Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes are released every day to keep players engaged with new rewards. The Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for today, August 14, 2025, are your chance to grab free weapons, skins, and diamonds. Players using Garena FF redemption codes often find themselves with a competitive edge in gaming. Ga ...Read More >

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BusinessAug 12, 2025 12:52 PM

Taylor Swift Announces 12th Album The Life Of A Showgirl; Fans Dig Spotify Playlist, Max Martin Come...

Hyderabad: Taylor Swift doesn't just release an album. She builds a story, a treasure hunt, and a marketing masterclass all at once. Her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, announced in the early hours of Tuesday (India time), is no exception. The lead-up started with a mysterious countdown on her official website. Fans noticed the timer would hit zero on the 12th day of the month at exactly 12:12 a.m. ET - and speculation went into overdrive. By the time the clock ran out, Swift was sit ...Read More >

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EntertainmentAug 03, 2025 05:19 PM

Akon announces three-city tour in 'second home' India in November: Check venues, dates

Music lovers, get ready to dive into nostalgia as the global hitmaker, Akon, is all set to enthral the audience in India with his special tour. In November, Akon will perform in Delhi (November 9), Bengaluru (November 14), and Mumbai (November 16). Excited about the tour, Akon in a press note said, "India has always shown me so much love -- it's like a second home. The energy, the culture, the fans... it's on another level. I'm beyond excited to be back and perform live for y'all. This tour is ...Read More >

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OtherAug 02, 2025 02:20 AM

Expanded field as DPL 2 gets set to kick off

New Delhi: The Delhi Premier League (DPL) begins its second season with defending champions East Delhi Riders taking on runners-up South Delhi Superstarz in the opener on Saturday. With the addition of Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers this season, the expanded men's edition with a total of eight teams promises to be grander. The final is scheduled for August 31. Rohan Jaitley, president of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), believes that the vision of transforming Delhi ...Read More >

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EntertainmentJul 18, 2025 12:22 PM

Move Over Labubu Dolls, Lafufus Are Here! Ananya Panday Admits She Has Fake Lafufu On Her Real Chane...

New Delhi: The Labubu doll charm fad has taken over the internet and how! Not just international celebs, many of our desi celebrities including Ananya Panday, Urvashi Rautela, Twinkle Khanna, Sharvari and Sana Makbul among others have joined the Labubu trend and flaunted their charms like divas. But now move over Labubu because Lafufus are here too! It so happened that actress Ananya Panday recently confessed that she has a Lafufu instead of a Labubu. In a recent viral video, originally shared ...Read More >

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EntertainmentJul 14, 2025 10:49 AM

You Got 1, She Has 4 YES Freaking 4 Labubu Dolls Hugged On To Her Hermes Birkin Bag: Meet Urvashi Ra...

New Delhi: She is back in the game and how! We are talking about actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela, who knows how to steal the spotlight even if its Wimbledon 2025. The newsmaker attended the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament 2025 finals in London recently and made heads turn with her fashion choices. Urvashi Rautela wore designer Ali Asaad's cutesy off-white corset flare dress with lace pattern all over it and a satin patch on her waist-line. She took to her Instagram and shared a seri ...Read More >

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EntertainmentJul 05, 2025 03:19 PM

Goldmine: Sanju Rathod of 'Gulabi Sadi' fame says, there's a lot to explore in Marathi music

Mumbai, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Playback singer Sanju Rathod, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his recently released Marathi track, 'Shaky', feels that there's a lot left to be explored in Marathi language in terms of music, as the language is a goldmine of opportunities for all artistes. 'Shaky', which features a peppy fusion of Afrobeat, has taken over global digital charts, and has become the biggest Marathi song of the year and a cultural movement in itself. Sanju's earlier M ...Read More >

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EntertainmentJul 04, 2025 06:35 PM

What do Tiger Shroff, Bruno Mars and Michael Jackson have in common?

MUMBAI: Move over, ordinary pop stars -- let's talk about Tiger Shroff, Bruno Mars, and the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. You might think they're from different worlds, but look closer and you'll see the parallels are impossible to ignore. With Tiger's latest single #Bepanaah finally out, it's the perfect moment to ask: What exactly unites these three icons? 1. All Three Are Full-Package Performers Let's start with the obvious: Tiger, Bruno, and MJ are the rare breed who can sing, danc ...Read More >

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OtherJul 04, 2025 06:09 PM

Arijit Singh beats Taylor Swift, BTS to become most-followed artist on Spotify

New Delhi: With 151 million followers, Arijit Singh has become the the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify after global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. American singer Taylor Swift is in second place with 139.6 million followers and Britain's Ed Sheeran is in third spot with 121 million followers, as per data tracking websites Chartmasters and Volt.fm, as reported by news agency PTI. The websites provide in-depth analysis of artists' commercial success, streaming data ...Read More >

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EntertainmentJul 04, 2025 03:05 PM

Arijit Singh is most followed musician on Spotify, beats Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran

New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) "Tum Hi Ho" singer Arijit Singh has edged past global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to emerge the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify with 151 million followers. American singer Swift, one of the biggest names in the pop music circuit, is in second place with 139.6 million followers and Britain's Sheeran, who came out with his India-set track "Sapphire" recently, is at number three with 121 million, according to the listing released by data tr ...Read More >

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EntertainmentJul 04, 2025 10:35 AM

Business News | Times Music's 'Hazir Hai' Receives Massive Love from Stars & Fans Alike, Marking a M...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4: Hazir Hai, the latest soulful single released by Times Music, has struck an emotional chord with audiences and celebrities alike. Featuring Anabhayin Bakshi in his debut performance, the music video has been widely applauded across the entertainment and sports community, with heartfelt shoutouts pouring in from cricket stars Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, and entertainment personalities including Yashvardhan Ahuja, Farina Nezam, Pawan Shankar, Chetan Goel ...Read More >

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BusinessJun 29, 2025 08:01 PM

Enrique Iglesias adds second Mumbai show after first sells out in hours

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29 (ANI): Pop star Enrique Iglesias is set to perform two back-to-back shows in Mumbai this October after tickets for his first concert sold out within just a few hours of going live. The first show, scheduled for October 30, saw a huge response from fans across the country, prompting organisers EVA Live to add another concert on October 29 at the same venue -- MMRDA Grounds, BKC. Tickets for the show are exclusively available on the District App. 'I've misse ...Read More >

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EntertainmentJun 29, 2025 05:30 PM

Entertainment News | Enrique Iglesias Adds Second Mumbai Show After First Sells out in Hours | Lates...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29 (ANI): Pop star Enrique Iglesias is set to perform two back-to-back shows in Mumbai this October after tickets for his first concert sold out within just a few hours of going live. The first show, scheduled for October 30, saw a huge response from fans across the country, prompting organisers EVA Live to add another concert on October 29 at the same venue -- MMRDA Grounds, BKC. Tickets for the show are exclusively available on the District App. Also Read | ...Read More >

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EntertainmentJun 28, 2025 05:39 PM

Is This Really The End? John Cena Confirms WWE Retirement After 20 Years In The Ring - Live India

New Delhi | June 28, 2025 - Wrestling retirements often feel like intermissions. Legends return for one more match, one more pop. But John Cena, arguably WWE's biggest superstar of the modern era, is looking to rewrite that narrative. Also Read: This is How Much 'Squid Game 3' is Offering as Prize Money! Currently on his farewell tour with WWE, the 16-time world champion has officially declared that his in-ring career will end in December 2025 -- and this time, it's for real. Appearing on The ...Read More >

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EntertainmentJun 28, 2025 02:13 PM

Shefali Jariwala's real age in 'Kaanta Laga' will surprise you

Mumbai: The nation is in shock over the untimely demise of Shefali Jariwala, the actress and dancer who became a pop culture icon in the early 2000s. On June 27, Shefali passed away after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. She was rushed to hospital in Andheri, Mumbai, where she was declared brought dead. She was just 42. Following the heartbreaking news, fans have been revisiting her journey and trying to learn more about the song that changed her life -- Kaanta Laga. How old was Shefali when ...Read More >

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