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Amjad Ali Khan is a distinguished player in Indian classical music world. He is one of the most noted musicians having a vast knowledge in playing sarod and its varied performance. He developed a unique style of playing highly complex phrases (ekhara taans) with the Sarod in which compositions are based on vocal music. He made his debut in the sarod recital at a mere age of six. Amjad Khan was born in 1945 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh in the royal family of Hafiz Khan with a rich heritage of music and art for more than three generations. Thus, it was quite natural in the case of Amjad to be chained by the influence and magical beauty of art and music. Mesmerized by the amazing rasas (emotions) and ragas of playing sarod, Amjad finally bent towards this music and became the unbeatable master of Sarod. Amjad has traveled extensively all over the world to give a taste of his distinctive music performance to his mad audiences who grasp every bit of ragas and talas come out of his concert. A rare flavour of music, aesthetics and art come out from his concerts that naturally binds the imaginations of his audiences. This makes him one of the rare music personalities in the world. Amjad has also got many privileges to perform in various prestigious music festivals of the world and has imparted to the people a valuable sense of beauty and love through his musical concerts. For these contributions to the world of music, Amjad Ali khan has been honoured with Padmashree, Padma Bhusan, Padma Vibhusan and numerous prestigious awards from various abroad countries, thus adding a great respect and decisiveness to his personality.
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Delhi zoo authorities Wednesday denied the spread of anthrax after a rhinoceros died here last week. Even as over 20 zoo employees are still under observation as a precaution, the zoo officials said "no anthrax symptoms have been found".
London, May 2(ANI): Pakistan all rounder Yasir Arafat has expressed his delight at signing up for Lancashire, and would be available to play in Friends Life T20 competition, which starts in June.
Islamabad, May 2 (ANI): A year after the death of Osama bin Laden in a U.S. Navy SEALs raid on his Abbottabad compound, Pakistan has witnessed a rise in anti-America sentiments, but also a simultaneous drop in support for the Al-Qaeda and its leader, according to a report.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan, who is set to make his TV debut with "Satyamev Jayate", says he is scared of reactions and that's why he didn't show it to anyone.
New York, May 2 (ANI): A New York hotel maid's sexual assault lawsuit against Dominique Strauss-Kahn can go forward to trial after a judge dismissed the former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief's diplomatic immunity claim.
New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday said that it was too early to announce whom it would support as a presidential candidate, while the Left Front said that it would have no objection to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee throwing his hat in the ring.
New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday said that it was too early to announce whom it would support as a presidential candidate, while the Left Front said that it would have no objection to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee throwing his hat in the ring.
Bangkok, May 1 (Xinhua-ANI): A total of 48 out of 77 provinces in Thailand have now been declared drought-hit areas, affecting people in 32,100 villages, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department said on Tuesday, according to a report by the Bangkok Post online.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who worked with the late Achala Sachdev in "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", remembers her as a soft-hearted and benevolent human being.
Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) Captain Gautam Gambhir's stroke filled 93 powered Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an imposing 190/4 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Eden Gardens Saturday.
Islamabad, Apr 28 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said there is no confusion regarding Yousuf Raza Gilani's Prime Ministership and that he is still and will retain the PM's position in the country.
Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) Pakistan's inexperienced team will struggle and have slim chances to defend their title of Asian squash team championship scheduled to be held next month in Kuwait, said an analyst Friday.
Lahore, Apr 28 (ANI): Blind, deaf and dumb workers of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) staged a demonstration outside Lahore Press Club to condemn Washington for putting a 10 million dollar bounty on JuD chief Hafiz Saeed for his alleged involvement in the Mumbai attacks in 2008.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) It was a life-saving miracle for 22-year-old Kashmiri youth Majid Khan, who was operated upon at a hospital here for a tumor the size of a cricket ball, doctors said Friday. The condition was rare as the tumor burst into a blood vessel making Khan's condition potentially fatal.
Islamabad, Apr 27(ANI): Pakistan's selection committee has prepared a list of 12 fast bowlers to be supervised by coach Dav Whatmore at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Opposition leader Imran Khan is contemplating a "tsunami march" if the Supreme Court's decisions are "not respected" following the conviction of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for contempt of court.
Islamabad, Apr 26 (ANI): Pakistan's tennis ace Aisamul Haq has said he has no intentions of switching his current doubles team mate Jean-Julean Rojer.
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Actor Arjun Rampal, who will portray Sher Khan in "Zanjeer" remake, a character Pran played in the 1973 blockbuster, says he wants to do something special for the legendary actor.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Director Shoojit Sircar, who is elated with the success of "Vicky Donor", has another reason to celebrate. Veteran Scriptwriter Salim Khan liked his film on sperm donation so much that he has given him his Filmfare trophy as a token of appreciation.
Varanasi, April 25 (IANS) It is not often that a Bollywood star flies down from Mumbai to attend the wedding in an auto-driver's family. But then, Aamir Khan is known for his down-to-earth disposition and human face.
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Viewers love Superman, Spiderman and Batman, but director Sajid Khan says little-known Supremo, a 1980s comic book character based on megastar Amitabh Bachchan, is his favourite superhero.
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, who has been part of the Indian film industry for more than four decades, says so far only Bollywood has not suffered at the hands of Hollywood.
Karachi, Apr 25 (ANI): Former PCB CEO Arif Ali Khan Abbasi has said that Pakistan should continue to make efforts to revive international cricket at home after Bangladesh suspended its proposed brief cricket visit to the country.
London, April 24 (IANS) Two men have been found guilty of money-laundering charges following a 2.3 million pound ($3.7 million) fraud against the Olympic Delivery Authority, the body responsible for developing infrastructure for the 2012 games. An Indian-origin suspect was cleared in the case.
London, April 24 (ANI): More and more men are plumping for wrinkle-smoothing injections in a bid to look younger, says an expert.
Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) A newly-wed couple died after they swallowed poisonous pills following an argument in Pakistan's Lahore city.
Jaipur, April 23 (IANS) Two men, including an army soldier, were arrested in Rajasthan Monday for duping a property dealer of Rs.60 million on the pretext of selling him a magic mirror, police said.
Lahore, Apr 23(ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has called on for the demilitarization of the Siachen Glacier, adding that it is proving to be costly for both India and Pakistan in terms of resources.
Islamabad, April 23 (IANS) Pakistan should not unilaterally withdraw its forces from Siachen, the world's highest battleground, opposition leader Imran Khan has said.
Karachi, Apr 22 (ANI): Left-arm Pakistani pace bowler Junaid Khan is said to have recovered from his knee injury and is now all set to join Lancashire County Cricket Club as their overseas player this year, Dawn.com reported on Saturday.
Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) Pakistan, none of whose pugilists have qualified for the 2012 London Olympics, will conduct its 34th national boxing championships from Monday in the eastern city of Lahore.
Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) As many as 143 of the 384 inmates who fled a prison in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province following an audacious Taliban attack are back in jail, an official said.
Islamabad, April 22(ANI): The Awami National Party (ANP) has backed Pakistan Muslim League-N president Nawaz Sharif's call for the withdrawal of troops and the demilitarisation of the Siachen Glacier.
Quetta, Apr 21(ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan exhorted Quetta residents at a rally by saying that the leaders of the country are afraid of the very people who have elected them.
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actor Zayed Khan, who will soon be seen in Priyadarshan's "Tezz," says the filmmaker is very demanding and his anger can be highly unnerving. But in the end, it's all worth it, he says.
Islamabad, April 19 (IANS) Pakistan Communications Minister Arbab Alamgir Khan has proposed a levy of $1,000 on each NATO truck transporting vital supplies through the country to the coalition forces in Afghanistan.
Islamabad, April 19 (IANS) A day after Pakistan army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said his country favoured talks with India to demilitarize Siachen, the world's highest battleground, Islamabad Thursday said there was no change in its stance on the disputed glacier.
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) He might be 52, but age hasn't deterred actor Anil Kapoor from performing his own stunts in the forthcoming movie "Tezz".
Lahore, Apr 19(ANI): Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Hakeemullah Mehsud has reportedly convened a meeting in North Waziristan to plan targeted attacks if the government re-opens the NATO supply routes.
Islamabad, Apr 19(ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said the withdrawal of troops from the Siachen Glacier should not be unilateral.
Islamabad, Apr 18(ANI): The father of Pakistan's nuclear programme, Abdul Qadir Khan is keen to pursue a career in politics, and Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) is his favored destination.
Islamabad, Apr 18(ANI): Pakistani players have expressed their joyousness after Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed it's short two-match tour to the troubled nation.
Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) Four senior officials have been transferred after Taliban militants stormed a jail in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and freed about 400 prisoners, a media report said Tuesday.
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Monday extended till April 24 the judicial custody of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Rajendra Singh Rathore, who was arrested for his involvement in the Dara Singh staged shootout case.
Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Terming Sunday's jail attack in Pakistan as a "pre-planned conspiracy", Interior minister Rehman Malik Monday said the Taliban were "contract killers" but called themselves "Muslims".
London, April 16 (IANS) A top Muslim activist in Britain -- a former Bangladeshi citizen -- has been accused of involvement in the abduction and murder of intellectuals during Bangladesh's struggle for independence in the 1970s.
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Irrfan was Bollywood's Khan with a difference, until he dropped his surname. He is unhappy with the way his decision is being talked about in the industry, and says being a Khan does not translate into success.
Karachi, Apr 16(ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said he will never support the unconstitutional step of carrying out drone strikes in Pakistan.
London, Apr 16 (ANI): One of Britain's top Muslim activists will face war crime charges for involvement in the abduction and murder of 'intellectuals' during Bangladesh's struggle for independence in the 1970s.
Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Kader Khan, absconding prime accused in the alleged rape of an Anglo-Indian woman in a moving car here in February, has been declared a proclaimed offender by a city court, police said Sunday.
To understand and acknowledge the Asian culture in better way, a bronze sculpture of Mongolian hero Genghis Khan has bpeen unveiled in London. The 2,714 kg weight of sculpture will be helpful in disseminating the focus on the Asian Culture.......
Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL franchisee and runs a film production house, Sunday said he was not an entrepreneur but an actor who endeavors to make a difference with his acting.
Lahore, Apr 15(ANI): Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf chairperson Imran Khan has described the US' war on terror as the 'gravest problem' inflicting the country, which has killed tens of thousands of people so far.
Lahore, Apr 15(ANI): Pakistan's Provincial Minister for Law Rana Sanaullah Khan said that Imran Khan is internationally well-known for "Noora Kushti" (match- fixing) in the political arena and his frequent summersaults have exposed his dual standards.
London, April 15 (IANS) A bronze sculpture of Mongolian hero Genghis Khan has been unveiled in London in order for visitors to "understand Asian culture" better.
Washington, April 14 (IANS) After the outrage in India over the detention of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan at a US airport, New Delhi has asked Washington to take steps to avoid such incidents in the future.
Chicago, April 14 (IANS) When India's star actor Shah Rukh Khan was detained and questioned for two hours at the Newark International Airport in August, 2009, the action could well have been a result of the random selection parameter built into the U. immigration's security system rather than only racial profiling.
Islamabad, Apr 15(ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has rejected new recommendations passed by the Pakistan parliament on re-engagement with the US and called on the government to review its decision.
Washington, April 14 (IANS) Caught on the wrong foot over the detaining of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan at a US airport twice, Washington has asserted it was not a case of racial profiling or a pattern.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The US Friday apologised to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan for "an inconvenience" experienced by him at the White Plains airport in New York while on a visit.
New York/New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was detained at a New York airport for two hours Thursday, sparking outrage in India. The US immigration authorities apologised for the incident, but that did not seem to pacify New Delhi that reacted sharply, telling Washington this 'habit of detention and then apology' won't do.
New York, April 13 (IANS) Unfazed by his detention at a New York airport by US immigration authorities for a couple of hours, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, joked about the incident later at Yale University, where he was honoured as a Chubb Fellow.
Mumbai, April 13(IANS) Salman Khan liked newcomer Pulkit Samrat's "Bittoo Boss" and the young actor says he feels blessed after getting the Bollywood star's appreciation.
New York, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has millions of fans in India and around the world, was detained at New York's White Plains airport for two hours Thursday as he arrived to visit Yale University, where he was honoured as a Chubb Fellow.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In a relief to social activist Teesta Setalvad, the Supreme Court Friday stayed all the proceedings against her in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots case involving exhumation of unidentified bodies buried at Lunawada in the state.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Director Sajid Khan hits hattrick with "Housefull 2: The Dirty Dozen", which has grossed Rs.72 crore worldwide and become the second biggest opening of the year after "Agneepath", which earned Rs.75 crore.
'Bollywood Baadshah' and 'King Khan' Shahrukh Khan who is a known for his humour and quick-wittiness cracked jokes on America while addressing to students at Yale University after getting freed from White Plain airport where US immigration officers have stopped him for interrogation.....
Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan who arrived here to visit Yale University, was detained at New York airport for two hours
New Haven (Connecticut), April 13 (IANS) Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan enthralled the students of Yale University as he came to the Ivy League institution as a Chubb Fellow, one of its top honours.
New York, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was detained at New York airport for two hours Thursday as he arrived to visit Yale University, where he was honoured as a Chubb Fellow.
Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) An upset Imam Bukhari of the Delhi Jama Masjid met Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Thursday to voice his disappointment over the party denying his brother a Rajya Sabha seat and also demanded fair representation of Muslims in the government.
Karachi, Apr 12(ANI): Imran Khan- led Pakistan Tehrik- e Insaaf (PTI) is seemingly pandering to the hateful extremist agendas instead of weaning them away, an article in a Pakistan daily has said.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Kamal Haasan, who has so far stayed away from endorsements, has collaborated with the leading celebrity and talent management firm Alliance Media & Entertainment Pvt Ltd and is now ready to endorse brands. The Tamil superstar has entered this new field to raise funds for social causes he is associated with.
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Kingfisher calendar girl Angela Johnson seems to be in the news for all the wrong reasons. The recent report is that she is dating Jackie Shroff's son, but Tiger says that he has never met her.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Actor Abhay Deol has left no stone unturned to make his character of an IAS officer in "Shanghai" look authentic.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Actress Sharmila Tagore and daughter Soha Ali Khan share a strong bonding and these days the younger one is making her mommy happy by learning to play the Piano.
New Delhi/Lucknow, Apr 11 (ANI): The ongoing war of words between Jama Masjid's Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan escalated on Wednesday with the former demanding three out of the eight MLC seats for Muslims.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Akshay Kumar, who returns to the action genre after seven years with "Rowdy Rathore", confesses that he had to put in a lot of hard work while shooting dance sequences as director Prabhu Deva's steps were very difficult.
Islamabad, Apr 10(ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairperson Imran Khan has claimed that the Pakistan government has sealed the NATO supply routes for reaping better financial returns.
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) The promos of Aamir Khan's debut TV show "Satyamev Jayate" have hit the tube and his nephew Imran Khan says its typical of his uncle's style and gives an insight into the way the star thinks.
Islamabad, Apr 9(ANI): Rogue nuclear scientist and architect of Pakistan's nuclear programme Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan has ruled out the possibility of any rollback of the country's nuclear programme.
Islamabad, Apr 9(ANI): Renowned nuclear scientist and architect of Pakistan's nuclear programme Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan has claimed that former President Pervez Musharraf had caused enormous damage to the country and could have proved to be the Gorbachev of Pakistan', had he stayed in power for more time.
Islamabad, April 9 (IANS) The death of a Pakistani provincial leader took a sinister turn when a medical examination revealed that he was killed by poisoning, a media report said Monday.
Karachi, Apr 8(ANI): Slain Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti's grandson Brahamdagh Bugti has expressed fears that the Pakistan authorities will kill him if he returns to his home country from his self-exile in Europe.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Versatile singer Sunidhi Chauhan, who has given some of the best item songs to Bollywood, says she sees them as special songs that are now treated as the first look of movies.
Dubai, April 8 (IANS) Off-spinner Graeme Swann's 10-wicket haul not only helped England to a Test victory in Colombo but also lifted him six places to fourth spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowling rankings - just one place behind team mate James Anderson.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Remember Rizwan Khan of "My Name Is Khan"? Just like he panicked when he saw the colour yellow, there are people who suffer from chromatophobia - the fear of colours. But it can be cured with therapy and counselling, say experts.
Lucknow, April 7 (IANS) The verbal spat between Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan and Delhi's Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari has put the Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav in a tight spot.
London, Apr 7 (ANI): A world champion gravy wrestler had to undergo surgery and was left with an eye deformity, after she was hit in the face with a monkey wrench when she caught two friends having sex on her sofa at a party.
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Actress Zarine Khan has featured in just two films in her two-year-old career in Bollywood. She says it's because she is more focused on quality, rather that quantity.
Film: 'Housefull 2'; Starring: Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Ritesh Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Asin, Jacquelin Fernandez, Zarine Khan, Mithun Chakraborty, Boman Irani, Johhny Lever; Directed by: Sajid Khan; Rating: ***
Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) The Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, Friday asked Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav to revoke the legislative council ticket of his son-in-law Umar Khan.
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) International pop icon Katy Perry went desi chic with a blingy choli, maang tika and bindis for her maiden performance in India at the star-studded opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday night.
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Actor Salman Khan, whose work keeps him so busy that he never gets time to see places as a traveller, says he wants to re-visit Kashmir and tour the valley.
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) The trailer of "Rowdy Rathore" has not only got an U/A certificate but the censor board has also beeped one of the dialogues of its lead actor Akshay Kumar.
Karachi, Apr 3(ANI): Pakistan tennis star Aisam-ul- Haq Qureshi's absence will not hurt the team's chances in their Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Round II tie against Philippines, coach and non-playing captain Mohammad Khalid Siddiq has said.
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Designer Shabina Khan has turned co-producer with the forthcoming film "Rowdy Rathore" and says she is not the official designer for the action movie but has created few costumes for Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha.
