Pandit Ravi Shankar
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Legendary musician Annapurna Devi passes away at 91
Celebrities | Oct 13, 2018, 10:37 AM ISTPadma Bhushan Annapurna Devi was suffering from a number of health issues which were age-related.
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At a glance: Five 'Bharat Ratnas' produced by the eternal city 'Varanasi'
India | Jan 15, 2015, 01:31 PM ISTVaranasi: Varanasi, situated on the banks of the River Ganga, doesn't need any introduction. One of the oldest cities of India, Varanasi is said to be older than Rome.The eternal city is considered the cradle
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Hundreds attend memorial service for Pandit Ravi Shankar in the US
World | Dec 21, 2012, 01:56 PM ISTEncinitas, California, Dec 21: Hundreds of friends and family have paid tribute to sitar virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar at a public memorial service near his southern California home. The musician was remembered Thursday as an
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Guns N Roses pay tribute to Pandit Ravi Shankar
Bollywood | Dec 13, 2012, 01:14 PM ISTGurgaon, Dec 13: American rock band Guns N' Roses dedicated their Delhi performance to sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, who passed away Wednesday.The band's lead singer Axl Rose talked about the sitar legend during the
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Parliament mourns death of Pandit Ravi Shankar
India | Dec 12, 2012, 06:08 PM ISTNew Delhi, Dec 12: Parliament paid rich tributes to sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, who passed away in San Diego today at the age of 92.“We deeply mourn the loss of such a dynamic and
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Ellora caves 'world's best backdrop' for Pandit Ravi Shankar
India | Dec 12, 2012, 05:53 PM ISTMumbai, Dec 12 : For sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, the majestic backdrop of the Ellora caves was the world's best backdrop.“I have performed everywhere in the world, but this is the best backdrop against
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10 interesting facts about Pandit Ravi Shankar
Bollywood | Dec 12, 2012, 02:40 PM ISTNew Delhi, Dec 12: India's best musician Pandit Ravi Shankar had a huge career span of nearly 70 years. He was a brand ambassador for Indian art, culture and music in the West. Few people
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India mourns death of sitar legend Ravi Shankar
Bollywood | Dec 13, 2012, 06:16 AM ISTNew Delhi/San Diego/Mumbai, Dec 13: Political leaders and artistes across the spectrum today mourned the demise of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh describing him as a national treasure and a global
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Gulzar, Asha Bhosle, Yesudas In Limca Book of Records
Bollywood | Jan 31, 2012, 05:09 PM ISTMumbai, Jan 31: Ten luminaries from Indian music including Gulzar, Asha Bhosle and Yesudas have been named "People of the Year" at the unveiling of the 23rd Limca Book of Records.Legendary sitar maestro Pandit Ravi