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President Murmu, PM Modi, and others pay tribute to soldiers on Vijay Diwas

President Murmu, PM Modi, and others pay tribute to soldiers on Vijay Diwas

Eight Indian war veterans and two serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces have arrived in Dhaka to commemorate Bangladesh's Victory Day celebrations

16 December,2024 10:37 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Padma Shri to Grammy: A look at Zakir Hussain’s illustrious list of awards

Padma Shri to Grammy: A look at Zakir Hussain’s illustrious list of awards

Throughout his more than six-decade long career, the tabla maestro not only inspired young Indians to pursue the art form but also became the ambassador of Indian music globally

16 December,2024 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
All you need to know about the new ministers sworn in Devendra Fadnavis govt

All you need to know about the new ministers sworn in Devendra Fadnavis govt

State BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, party’s city boss Ashish Shelar headline cabinet of tri-party alliance

16 December,2024 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
‘Growing up, he was like God’: Vocalist Mahesh Kale on Ustad Zakir Hussain

‘Growing up, he was like God’: Vocalist Mahesh Kale on Ustad Zakir Hussain

As the news of his death came out, several musicians poured in tributes for him, sharing their memories with the maestro and how the latter shaped their musical journey

16 December,2024 09:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Did you know? Zakir Hussain was not allowed to cut his long hair

Did you know? Zakir Hussain was not allowed to cut his long hair

Did you know Zakir Hussain was not allowed to cut his long hair due to a contract? He humorously revealed the unusual restriction

16 December,2024 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai
Zakir Hussain passed away around 5am, family representative confirms

Zakir Hussain passed away around 5am, family representative confirms

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's family representative Jon Bleicher told mid-day that the 73-year-old multiple Grammy Award winner died due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at 5.12 am

16 December,2024 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
Are big-screen romances having a 'moment' in Hindi cinema?

Are big-screen romances having a 'moment' in Hindi cinema?

As re-releases of Hindi romantic hits draw audiences to theatres, mid-day asks whether this heralds a resurgence of big-screen love stories

16 December,2024 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
Delhi government may introduce doctors protection act, says CM Atishi

Delhi government may introduce doctors protection act, says CM Atishi

Delhi CM Atishi announces possible introduction of a Doctors Protection Act to prevent violence against medical professionals, highlighting ongoing support for healthcare workers and previous initiatives like the Rs one crore honorarium for COVID warriors.

16 December,2024 08:58 AM IST | New Delhi
Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Sonu Nigam & others mourn Zakir Hussain's demise

Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Sonu Nigam & others mourn Zakir Hussain's demise

The news of Zakir Hussain's demise has come as a shock to the entire music world. Hussain was not just another figure in the industry but one of the most loved and celebrated tabla players in the world of music

16 December,2024 08:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Assembly winter session: State government to table 20 bills

Maharashtra Assembly winter session: State government to table 20 bills

According to a statement by the CM's office, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde outlined the government's commitment to "Mission Prosperous Maharashtra," while Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar assured balanced development across the state

16 December,2024 08:45 AM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent

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