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A technician works on a computer to digitally restore individual frames of a film at the British Film Institute in Berkhampsted, north of London. (Photo: AFP)

Hidden film treasures brought to life in British vault

A score by composer Anoushka Shankar, daughter of late Indian sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, has also been added to...

16 Oct 2017 1:40 AM IST

The traditional Indian string instrrument was crafted in a music shop in Kolkata and purchased by Harrison on Londons Oxford Street. (Photo: AFP)

Sitar George Harrison used for Beatles hit 'Norwegian Wood' sold for...

The traditional Indian string instrrument was crafted in a music shop in Kolkata and purchased by Harrison on London's...

30 Sept 2017 12:44 PM IST

Annually, Rs 2,500 crore of fuel is bought at petrol pumps and now a part of it being talked of being home delivered.

Fuel price rises again, no decision on tax cut

Centre seeks to find long term solution for fuel pricing.

24 May 2018 1:11 AM IST

While the government decided to lift the plastic ban on small PET and PETE bottles with a capacity of less than half litre, it made installation of vending and crushing

Creating music for social causes

The song was composed by singer Shaan with lyrics provided by Swanand Kirkire.

19 Jun 2018 2:53 AM IST

Over the last 28 years, the Prize has been awarded to 109 leading figures in their respective fields. (Facebook screengrab/ Teejan Bai)

Teejan Bai to receive Fukuoka Prize 2018

Fukuoka Prize is conferred on outstanding individuals or groups that preserve and create unique and diverse cultures of...

2 Jun 2018 8:31 AM IST

Sitar maestro Ravi Shankar worked on the opera during his last days in hospital. His daughter and disciple Anoushka Shankar completed it after his death in 2012.

World premiere of Ravi Shankar's last opera opens

Mr Shankar worked on the opera during his last days in hospital with conductor and collaborator David Murphy.

13 May 2017 2:28 AM IST