Even as twin brothers Murad Ali Khan (sarangi) and Fateh Ali Khan (sitar) represent the illustrious Muradabad Gharana, it does not really stop them from experimenting — be it with their two bands — ‘Soul Samvad’, in which they fuse Indian classical with western or ‘Essence’, which is about classical music, dance (Kathak) & storytelling. […]
An Indian soldier was killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan troops on the line of control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Saturday. Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Devender Anand said that Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in the Rajouri Sector. “Own troops responded strongly to the enemy fire. In the incident, […]
It might seem a mythological tale but in reality is about the search for knowledge, liberation, enlightenment, consciousness and the questions on absolute realities of life. “Janaka and Ashtavakra” is the story of the ancient King Janaka (Sita’s father) who becomes obsessed in his quest for spiritual liberation. It explores his turbulent life, […]
US President Donald Trump said that his administration is working on what he called “a big immigration bill”. Speaking to reporters on Friday at the White House before a trip to Florida, Trump said the bill will be “merit-based”, reports Xinhua news agency. In addition, he said the administration is working with representatives of the […]
Moved by several youngsters getting hooked to online gambling and also one youth committing suicide, a lawyer has filed a public interest litigation petition in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to shutdown online gaming sites, arrest and prosecution of promoters and the brand ambassadors. The petitioner has also sought a direction to arrest […]
Coconut Theatre; a wing of Coconut Media Box brings to you an array of new & classic plays with eminent story-lines, performances and star casts, all under one roof. During this World-wide lockdown Coconut Theatre has taken an ambitious and challenging initiative to organise online sessions on “Chai-Wai & Rangmanch – 2020” […]
Did you know that the man who designed the grand Ram temple decades back, took a rough measurement using his own feet because he was not allowed to enter with a measurement tape inside the then disputed land of Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya? Did you know, the man who designed the Ram temple comes from […]
A safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine will be a “reality” by the end of the year, Anthony Fauci, America’s leading authority on the pandemic, said on Friday. “I don’t think it is dreaming, I believe it is a reality and will be shown to be a reality,” Fauci told a House of Representatives committee about […]
Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide case has intensified the demand for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as leaders across all political lines have been seeking a fair probe into the matter. On Friday, Bihar Minister Jai Kumar Singh said that if the Maharashtra government does not recommend an investigation by […]
Women artisans of Varanasi have sent wooden rakhis for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the soldiers at Galwan Valley. The rakhis have been handed over to the Prime Minister’s parliamentary office in Varanasi. The craftswomen, Shalini, Vandana, Reeta, Pushpa and Sitam have also sent a letter to Modi, requesting him to ensure that the […]