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Sarangi giant Pandit Ram Narayan, who gave the humble, demanding instrument a classical stature, passes away at 96

Chalte chalte – the pièce de résistance in Kamal Amrohi’s Pakeezah (1972) – continues to beautifully describe Sahib Jaan’s knotty state of mind.…

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Miss Universe 2024 contestant Rhea Singha becomes ‘The Golden Bird’ for national costume round; here’s what it signifies

As the iconic Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico nears its grand finale, the national costume round has garnered the…

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What is the Maori Haka dance, which New Zealand’s MPs performed in parliament in protest of a bill?

A viral video of New Zealand’s Members of Parliament performing a powerful Maori haka in parliament has reignited global interest…

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Prepare to be fully immersed in the rich culture of Nagaland at the Hornbill Festival in 2024.

One of Nagaland's most recognizable cultural celebrations is the Hornbill Festival, often known as the "Festival of Festivals." This event…

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A banana worth Rs 52.34 crore has been purchased by a new owner who intends to consume the virally filmed fruit.

The world of contemporary art is unpredictable, with its boundaries constantly being redefined as a banana duct-taped to a wall…

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Ajmer Sharif Dargah: Rajasthan’s beacon of spiritual and cultural richness

Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, the Ajmer Sharif Dargah stands as a testament to spiritual harmony, cultural richness, and…

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Indian-origin artist wins Turner Prize: ‘Weaves personal, political, spiritual’

Indian-origin Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur has won the prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her exhibition, “Alter Altar”, that reflects on…

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