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"Return Nehru's Letters To Einstein, Mountbatten": Centre To Rahul Gandhi

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

The Prime Minister's Museum and Library (PMML) has appealed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to return the collection of historical letters belonging to former Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Shashi Tharoor's "Old Friend" Soros Post From 2009 Goes Viral. He Reacts

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday clarified that he knew George Soros in a "social sense", after a 15-year-old post in which he called the US businessman his "old friend" resurfaced and was widely circulated.

Watch: Handcuffed, Helmetless Criminal Rides Bike As Cop Sits Pillion

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024

A criminal, handcuffed with a rope and accompanied by a police constable sitting pillion, was seen riding a motorbike on the streets of Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri.

Vijay Diwas: PM Modi Pays Tribute To Selfless Dedication Of Soldiers

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the nation in commemorating Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, paying homage to the martyrs of the 1971 war.

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: Parliament Resumes, Constitution Debate In Rajya Sabha Today

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024

Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: Union Minister JP Nadda will lead the two-day Constitution debate in Rajya Sabha, starting today.

Speed Limit Reduced On Noida, Yamuna Expressways, Violators To Be Fined

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

New speed limits come due to the increased risk of accidents during the months of dense fog.

Tributes Pour In For Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain: Updates

Edited by Manjiri Chitre | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro, percussionist, composer and even actor - a legend who was India's very own and yet belonged to the world died at a hospital in San Francisco. He was 73.

Anurag Thakur Hits Ton As Lok Sabha Beats Rajya Sabha In Charity Cricket Match

Asian News International | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

In a match played to spread awareness towards 'TB Free India', Anurag Thakur captained the Lok Sabha Speaker XI while Kiren Rijiju led the Rajya Sabha Chairman XI.

After Backlash On Bail 'Celebrations', Allu Arjun's Post For Injured Boy

Edited by Manjiri Chitre | Monday December 16, 2024

Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Sunday said that he was "deeply" concerned about the boy who was critically injured during the stampede at a Hyderabad theatre screening the film 'Pushpa 2' earlier this month.

Viral Interview: Zakir Hussain On Having Rhythms For Prayers From Father

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, Mumbai

When asked to recite prayers, Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's father, Alla Rakha, put musical instrument rhythms into his ears and welcomed him to the world, he revealed in an interview eight years ago.

Zakir Hussain, 4-Time Grammy Winner Who Gave Tabla A New Identity

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. Zakir Hussain was the maestro of tabla, percussionist, composer and even actor.

Zakir Hussain, Peerless Tabla Player's Life In Pictures

NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024

The magic of his dexterous fingers on tabla echoed through the world of music, both Indian classical and jazz, transcending genres and borders. Rightfully considered one of India's best percussionists, Zakir Hussain died today in the US at 73.

Cops Reveal Why Kidnappers Did Not Go After Actor Shakti Kapoor

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, Bijnor/Meerut

The investigation has also revealed that actor Shakti Kapoor was offered Rs 5 lakh to attend a similar event, but the deal fell through due to a high advance request.

Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain, Padma Vibhushan and 4-Time Grammy Winner, Dies At 73

Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco, US, his family said on Monday. He was 73.

Nitish Kumar, Biren Singh Condemn Killing Of 2 Bihar Workers In Manipur, Announces Ex Gratia

NDTV News Desk | Monday December 16, 2024, New Delhi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday expressed grief over the killing of two migrant workers from the state in Manipur's Kakching district, and announced ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for family members of the deceased.