To commemorate his death anniversary, the Baba Allauddin Memorial Committee observed its annual ritual of presenting Allauddin Sangeet Samaroh in association with the Department of Information and Culture, government of West Bengal, at Rabindra Sadan (6-7 September). Technically speaking, the Maihar gharana existed even before Baba Allauddin Khan (1862-1972) went to Maihar, a small capital …
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September 23, 2016Paul Walker’s mother shared a heartfelt message with the late actor’s fans during a charity event, saying that her son lives on in "all of you". Actor Vin Diesel headed to Facebook Live on Saturday evening to show his support for Walker’s charity Reach Out Worldwide, reports eonline.com. "Paul was very, very instrumental in my …
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September 18, 2016One of the city’s oldest Durga Puja pandals has themed its celebrations around world peace this year by recreating the opulent Palais Garnier in Paris to express solidarity with the people of the European country who remained united and strong in the face of terrorism. Delhi’s Matri Mandir Society will pay tribute to the French …
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September 4, 2016Late Late Show host James Cordon says actor Gene Wilder, who passed away at the age of 83, was "never less than brilliant at all times". Wilder died on Sunday in his home in Stamford, Connecticut, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Corden had met him when he was performing on Broadway. "He was never less than …
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August 31, 2016Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited Botad in Gujarat to pay his last tribute to Pramukh Swami, his ‘mentor’, who died here on Sunday. Pramukh Swami belonged to Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swami sect and was 95 at the time of death. He enjoyed a huge following across the world. The Prime Minister was received …
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August 15, 2016Cricketing fraternity pays tribute to late Pakistan legend Hanif Mohammad
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