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Assam bids farewell to Zubeen Garg; last rites held with state honours

Singer Zubeen Garg's body was cremated with full state honours in the sylvan surroundings of Kamarkuchi on the outskirts of Assam's Guwahati on Tuesday amid chanting of Vedic hymns as thousands of mourners gathered to bid farewell to the popular crooner. His sister Palme Borthakur and music composer Rahul Gautam, a protege of the singer, lit the pyre, amid gun salutes. They went around the pyre seven times as priests guided them, and all present at the site, most with moist eyes, stood up to pay their last respect to the singer who mesmerised people with his more than 38,000 songs over three decades. Zubeen's wife, Garima Saikia Garg, was sitting on the side of the platform where his last rites were performed, and was seen sobbing all through the rituals as the singer's friend and Union Minister Pabitra Margherita consoled her. Garg's 85-year-old ailing father, Mohini Mohan Borthakur, was sitting at a distance surrounded by family members. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma,

Zubeen Garg's wife appeals for peace, defends manager against FIRs

In a video message shared on Zubeen's official Instagram, his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, addressed fans with folded hands, asking for peace during her late husband's final journey

Lollapalooza 2026 tickets sell out in 30 minutes amid Linkin Park buzz

The fourth edition of Lollapalooza will be held on January 24 and 25 next year at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai

Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal pioneer and TV star, dies at age of 76

Osbourne was a regular target for conservative and religious groups concerned about the negative impact of rock music on young people

Pop icon Connie Francis, known for 'Pretty Little Baby', dies at 87

Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and 1960s whose hits include Pretty Little Baby and who would later serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy, has died at age 87. Her death was announced Thursday by her friend and publicist, Ron Roberts, who did not immediately provide additional details. Francis was a top performer of the pre-Beatles era, rarely off the charts from 1957-64. Able to appeal to both young people and adults, she had more than a dozen top 20 hits, starting with Who's Sorry Now? and including the No. 1 songs Don't Break the Heart That Loves You and The Heart Has a Mind of Its Own. Like other teen favourites of her time, she also starred in several films, including Where the Boys Are and Follow the Boys. The dark-haired singer was just 17 when she signed a contract with MGM Records following appearances on several TV variety shows. Her earliest recordings attracted little attention, but then she released her versio

SC defers hearing of music composer Ilaiyaraaja's plea to July 18

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred to July 18 the hearing on a plea of legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja seeking to transfer a copyright dispute involving over 500 of his musical compositions from the Bombay High Court to the Madras High Court. The plea was listed on Monday before a bench comprising Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria. The legal case started from a lawsuit initiated by Sony Music Entertainment India in 2022 before the Bombay High Court. Sony has sought an injunction to restrain Ilaiyaraaja Music N Management Pvt Ltd (IMMPL) from using 536 musical works. The company claims it acquired rights to these works through Oriental Records and Echo Recording, the entity with which Ilaiyaraaja has long been embroiled in litigation. The IMMPL, however, alleged that 310 of the 536 disputed works are already under judicial scrutiny in a parallel case before the Madras High Court. That case, originally filed by Ilaiyaraaja in 2014 against Echo Recording, challenges the

Popular Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias adds second show in Mumbai

Popular Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, who is returning to perform in India after 13 years, has added second show in Mumbai following the high demand. Iglesias will now have another show on October 29, prior to his previously announced concert, which will take place on October 30. Both the performances will be held at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex. The event is produced and promoted by EVA Live in partnership with BEW Live, according to a press release. The "Bailamos" singer said he missed performing in the country. "I've missed performing in India, the fans there are some of the most loyal and passionate in the world. Since my first show back in 2004, the love has always been unreal. I can't wait to get back to Mumbai and bring them this new show," he said in a statement. The 50-year-old singer previously visited India in 2012 for a tour, where he covered three cities Delhi, Pune and Bangalore. Deepak Chaudhary, founder and managing director, EVA Live said th

Over 140 pricked with needles at France's World Music Day celebrations

Paris prosecutors said three separate investigations had been opened after a 15-year-old girl, an 18-year-old male, and a third individual reported being pricked in different areas of the city

Bringing busking to India: Buskr Booth rocks Delhi-National Capital Region

Curated performances timed with World Music Day held in public spaces in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida

Enrique Iglesias returns to India with big Mumbai show; check date, tickets

The Latin pop icon will perform at MMRDA Grounds on 30 October 2025, promising a nostalgic, high-energy night for over 30,000 fans-with exclusive experiences and fanfare already underway

Enrique Iglesias returns to India for concert in Mumbai on Oct 30; details

Famous for hits such as Bailando, Hero, and Tonight (I'm Lovin' You), Iglesias will deliver a setlist that spans his entire career, combining past favourites with recent chart-toppers

BTS megastars RM and V complete military service, spark reunion excitement

BTS members RM and V are discharged from military service today, June 10, 2025. They were welcomed and greeted by enthusiastic fans anticipating the group's reunion

Ed Sheeran's new track 'Sapphire' stars SRK, Arijit in love letter to India

Ed Sheeran's latest single Sapphire is a soulful fusion of Western pop and Punjabi vibes, featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan and singer Arijit Singh, and shot entirely across India

Shreya Ghoshal announces new dates for her Mumbai concert 'All Hearts Tour'

Originally slated for May 10, Shreya Ghoshal's 'All Hearts Tour' concert in Mumbai will now take place on May 24. The delay came in light of the India-Pakistan conflict

Rajasthan govt aims to become a concert tourism hub, attract MICE

The state government plans to set up concert tourism facilities in various cities soon, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said on Sunday

Will launch our flagship product Ray Ban Meta glasses in India soon: Meta

The social media conglomerate is also rolling out a live-translation feature for all Ray-Ban Meta glass users across the globe

Nitin Gadkari wants vehicle horns to sound like tabla, flute or violin

Gadkari said that the initiative aligns with the govt's efforts to reduce noise pollution and promote eco-friendly transportation

Learning a western musical instrument sees uptick in popularity

If you want to learn western classical music, the best entry point is to learn either the piano, trumpet, or clarinet, all of which offer a rich musical experience

Travis Scott, Guns N' Roses and more to rock India in 2025. Details here

After Coldplay's success in India, global artists like Travis Scott and Guns N' Roses are set to rock the country

Is 'rap god' Eminem coming to India for debut concert? All we know

A website began selling tickets for a multi-city tour of Eminem, claiming an association with global entertainment giant Live Nation. Here's all we know