Superstar Rajinikanth arrived in Goa to attend the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), where he will be honoured for his 50-year contribution to cinema.

Motorists travelling into the city centre on Thursday afternoon and evening can expect heavier traffic than usual ...

The Lantern Parade, which is the climax of Surtal Arts’ Season of Light, will start from St Peter’s Church at 5pm, and will ...

Tumbi, with its rather sharp twang, is one of the most recognised Punjabi sounds there is. Once central in folk songs, it is ...

A two-day Pop culture festival, Comic Con India, will make its debut in the North East with the first edition to be held here from November 22. The maiden edition will feature celebrated comic book ...

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Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are preparing for Durga Puja with traditional dhol and band players anticipating increased demand due to a government ban on DJs to curb noise pollution. Drummers are ...

Sikh community members after a practice session in preparation for ‘Dhol Fest 2025’ in Kuala Kubu Baru on Sept 6. (Roshan Singh pic) KUALA KUBU BARU: Come Sept 6, the township of Kuala Kubu Baru in ...

Ranjankumar Sharma, joint commissioner, Pune Police, said that Pune’s 27,000-plus dhol-tasha performers are part of a cultural force that should be effectively utilised during the festive period. Pune ...

At Indian weddings, the dhol is the heartbeat of celebration. Its thunderous beats are believed to usher in good fortune, marking an auspicious start to the couple’s new journey together. The clip was ...

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