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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. Hussain died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement. He had been hospitalised…

Eight years ago, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the musical instrument’s rhythms into his ears when asked to recite prayers. Mumbai-born Zakir Hussain passed away at a hospital in San Francisco due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his…

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. According to the actor, he cannot meet the boy, whose mother died in the stampede, due to legal proceedings. “I remain…

We have all been there – feeling bloated or gassy after a big meal, a fizzy drink, or just because your stomach’s not having it. It’s uncomfortable, right? While most of us experience it occasionally, there are some who deal with it on the daily. And let’s be real, it can get pretty awkward, especially…

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 – a legend who was India’s very own and yet belonged to the world. Hussain died from ‘idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis’, a lung disease, in a…

Four members of a gang have been arrested for kidnapping actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan from the Delhi airport, holding him hostage in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh and demanding ransom, officials said. According to police, they were also plotting to kidnap veteran actor Shakti Kapoor on the pretext of inviting him to an event. Bijnor…

The second day’s play during the third Test between India and Australia in Brisbane triggered a huge controversy after former England women’s team cricketer Isa Guha referred to Bumrah as a ‘primate’ while speaking of his bowling prowess in the match. The remark by Guha triggered anger among fans on social media. Ahead of the…

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, leaving behind an irreparable void in the world of music.  Here’s a brief look at his…

India captain Rohit Sharma has come under the scanner for his captaincy on Day 2 of the ongoing 3rd Test against Australia in Brisbane on Sunday. Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy gave India a bright start, reducing Australia to 3/75 early in the morning session. However, centuries from Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith…

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday. Hussain died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to his family. He was 73. He had been hospitalised for the last two weeks and was later taken to the ICU as his condition deteriorated. Hussain…