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Pics: 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.

'Welcome' Actor's Kidnappers Had Planned To Target Shakti Kapoor Too

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 Maestro Zakir Hussain Dies At 73, Confirms Family

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

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday.

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.

"More Tourists Will Go To Bastar Than Kashmir If...": Amit Shah In Chhattisgarh

Written by Neeta Sharma | Sunday December 15, 2024, New Delhi

Once famous for Maoist violence, Bastar is now becoming a tourist destination for many. Union Home Minister Amit Shah appreciated the efforts of the state government and security forces in this transformation.

Devendra Fadnavis Says "Performance Review" Of New Ministers Soon, Adds A Warning

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 15, 2024, Nagpur

A total of 39 legislators from Mahayuti allies were sworn in on Sunday in the first cabinet expansion of the 10-day-old Devendra Fadnavis-led ministry including 16 new faces, while 10 former ministers were excluded.

Students Faint As Fumes Engulf Jaipur Coaching Centre

NDTV News Desk | Sunday December 15, 2024, Jaipur

Nearly a dozen students fainted after fumes engulfed a coaching institute in Jaipur on Sunday evening.

Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain Critical, "Pray For Him", Says Family

NDTV Newsdesk | Sunday December 15, 2024

Zakir Hussain, the peerless tabla player and multiple Grammy award winner, is critical and in a US hospital over serious heart-related ailments, his family said on Sunday.

Was Allu Arjun's Arrest By Telangana Police Necessary? What Survey Reveals

NDTV Newsdesk | Sunday December 15, 2024

Was there a gross misuse of power by the Telangana government in arresting Telugu superstar Allu Arjun in connection with the death of woman at the premiere of his 'Pushpa 2' movie? 34% of the people or 843 out of 2,502 people answered 'Yes'.

Ex-Maoists Tell Amit Shah Why They Had To Undergo Vasectomy Before Marriage

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 15, 2024, Jagdalpur

"Nasbandi (vasectomy)" is a very common word in Maoist lexicon. Cadres who wish to get married are forced to undergo the procedure on the directive of senior CPI (Maoist) leaders.

Denied Cabinet Berth, Shiv Sena MLA Resigns From Party Post

Reported by Anuj Sahebrao Rayate, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday December 15, 2024, Mumbai

An MLA from Eknath Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena, peeved at being denied a cabinet berth, has resigned from a party post. Narendra Bhondekar was the deputy leader of the Shiv Sena and party coordinator for Vidarbha.

"India Expanding Its Footprint": S Jaishankar

Asian News International | Sunday December 15, 2024, New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted concepts for understanding Indian Foreign Policy to create a multigenerational foreign policy.

Grenade With Threat Letter Found Outside Contractor's House In Manipur

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 15, 2024, Imphal

A threat letter along with a hand grenade was found at a contractor's house in Manipur's Imphal East district on Sunday, triggering panic in the neighbourhood, the police said.

Vande Bharat Passenger's Booked Window Seat Turns Out To Be Aisle, Railways Responds

Edited by Ritu Singh | Sunday December 15, 2024

The passenger took to X to share his grievance, posting a photo of his ticket, which clearly showed he had booked a window seat.

Narayana Murthy Explains Why He Wants 70-Hour Workweek, Again

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday December 15, 2024, Kolkata/New Delhi

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has defended his 70-hour workweek comment, again.