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“A meeting was arranged, but the guy took off and drove to Guadalajara”: It was used for one of the greatest guitar solos of all time, then “kidnapped” and driven to Mexico – the Hollywood-like story of one of George Harrison's most famous guitars

Clandestine meetings, dramatic TV pleas, ransom demands, hurried getaway drives across the Mexican border... it sounds like a thriller, but it all revolved around a very special Les Paul

Guitar World

Zakir Hussain obituary

Virtuoso tabla player whose work with a variety of musicians included composing for films

The Guardian - UK

Zakir Hussain: Life and music that transcended boundaries

“A fearsome technician but also a whimsical inventor,” The New York Times’ description of Zakir Hussain after one of his iconic Carnegie Hall performances in 2009 encapsulated the essence of his life and over 60 years of music.

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Army says its drills are ‘greatly limited’ due to ‘illegal’ encroachments in Ayodhya

Over the past few months, sundry headlines have indicated that the Indian army is currently battling it out with the Uttar Pradesh state government in court.

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And the Roots of Rhythm Remain: A Journey Through Global Music by Joe Boyd review – the Proust of music

The producer’s epic account of global music’s cross-pollination is an inspiring tale of seduction, expression and freedom from oppression

The Guardian - UK

‘Police now part of active psychology’: Author Vyomesh Shukla on dissent, politics of Varanasi

Varanasi, Banaras, or Kashi has been home to spirituality, music and literature for centuries, with personalities such as Dara Shikoh, Pandit Ravi Shankar and Bismillah Khan associated with the ancient city. But over the past decade, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the incumbent MP from Varanasi, the city has undergone…

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Music show: Anoushka Shankar, the superstar sitarist

In this edition of arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim meets nine-time Grammy-nominated musician Anoushka Shankar. She's a masterful sitarist and film composer as well as an impassioned activist, and has worked with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Patti Smith and even the Dalai Lama. Her love of composing beautiful blends of…

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Ranji Trophy | Mukesh’s heroics help Bengal thrash Bihar by an innings and 204 runs

Bengal's Mukesh Kumar shines with career-best figures as Bengal thrashes Bihar in Ranji Trophy match.

The Hindu

Bengal rides on Abhimanyu Easwaran’s fine unbeaten double century

Abhimanyu Easwaran's unbeaten double century puts Bengal in control against Bihar in Ranji Trophy match.

The Hindu

RANJI TROPHY | Bengal has the advantage after Mukesh and Jaiswal’s superlative bowling

Bengal dominates Bihar on day 1 of Ranji Trophy match with impressive bowling performance and strong batting.

The Hindu

Has India lost its sense of humour? Critics point to rise of deference after mimicry row

There was outrage when the vice-president was mocked last month by an opposition MP, but social commentators say India is increasingly a country that cannot take a joke

The Guardian - UK

“All I could do to accommodate requests for new sounds for them was just to abuse the equipment": How The Beatles' Revolver revolutionised music

Revolver is a feat of The Beatles' sonic experimentation and songwriting genius, and this is the story behind how the album was made

Louder

Two arrested on charge of causing fishing harbour blaze in Visakhapatnam

Two arrested on charge of causing fishing harbour blaze in Visakhapatnam. Half-burnt cigarette stub flipped onto a boat by one of the accused led to the fire accident, says Commissioner of Police. The police give a clean chit to YouTuber Vasupalli Nani in the case.

The Hindu

Things to do in Chicago Oct. 12-18: The Mix

A Kim Petras concert, the Frankenstein story as both ballet and comic musical, and several Halloween happenings are among the entertainment highlights of the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

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US: Art of Living to hold World Culture Festival in Washington, 2 lakh people expected

The Art of Living organisation will host the 4th World Culture Festival at the National Mall in Washington DC in the United States from September 29 to October 1 this year which will see the participation of many global leaders, said the Art of Living Reception committee in a press…

Chicago Sun-Times

Thrill of fusing John McLaughlin’s jazz with India traditions keeps Shakti together for 50 years

Quintet will bring its cross-cultural sound to Ravinia.

The National (Scotland)

Anoushka Shankar at the Edinburgh Festival: An artist of the highest calibre

PERHAPS the greatest strength of the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) is the esteem in which it is held worldwide. This enables the programme…

The Hindu

RPF intelligence officer selected for United Nations Mission in South Sudan

Ravi Shankar, an intelligence officer from the RPF-Vijayawada Division, has been selected to represent India in the UNMISS mission in South Sudan. He is one of 68 officers chosen from State and Central police organisations across India. Officials from South Central Railway congratulated him on his selection.

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Opposition Meet: 'Iss Baaraat ka dulha kaun?' mocks BJP; Congress hits back ‘Dulha taiyar hai'

As opposition leaders arrived in Patna for the meeting, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was getting ready for the 'wedding procession' but who is the groom? Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mick Hucknall on the 10 songs that changed his life: “The Beatles changed the way music sounded, but the Stones were the world’s greatest rock band”

“I know my musical history,” says The Simply Red frontman, as he discusses new album, Time, and his lost afternoon with Keith Richards

Tribune News Service

Drum legend Zakir Hussain a borders-leaping marvel: 'He has blazed a trail' says Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart

George Harrison of The Beatles was a fan and collaborator of Indian tabla drum marvel Zakir Hussain. So are guitar legend John McLaughlin, Grateful Dead mainstay Mickey Hart and banjo innovator Béla Fleck.

The Guardian - UK

David Crosby obituary

Singer and songwriter whose work with the Byrds, and Crosby, Stills and Nash helped define folk-rock

Dynamite News

Crime: Delhi Police nabs 4 people for credit card fraud

Delhi Police has arrested the mastermind of a gang that allegedly duped people on the pretext of redeeming credit card points, officials said on Thursday. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

BBC Proms 2022: this year’s must-see concerts

The world’s biggest classical musical festival returns next week. Michael Church chooses his unmissable highlights

The Independent UK

BBC Proms 2022: this year’s must-see concerts

The world’s biggest classical musical festival returns next week. Michael Church chooses his unmissable highlights

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