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  Legendary musician Annapurna Devi passes away at 91

  Celebrities | October 13, 2018 10:37 IST

  Padma 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 | January 15, 2015 13:31 IST

  Varanasi: 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 | December 21, 2012 13:56 IST

  Encinitas, 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 | December 13, 2012 13:14 IST

  Gurgaon, 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 | December 12, 2012 18:08 IST

  New 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 | December 12, 2012 17:53 IST

  Mumbai, 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 | December 12, 2012 14:40 IST

  New 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 | December 13, 2012 6:16 IST

  New 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 | January 31, 2012 17:09 IST

  Mumbai, 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