Candle-lit concert in Kolkata tips a hat to AR Rahman classics

A five-star hotel ballroom transformed into a cinematic haven for the inaugural Candlelight Concert, honoring AR Rahman’s musical genius. A four-member ensemble, featuring sitar, tabla, santoor, and keyboard, delivered soul-stirring renditions of Rahman’s iconic tracks. The hour-long performance evoked nostalgia and drew soft hums from the audience, offering a fresh perspective on familiar melodies.

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First in US: Michigan’s police department uniform patch features Arabic; reflects diversity

Dearborn Heights Police unveils a unique uniform patch. The patch includes Arabic alongside English. Officer Ermily Murdoc designed it. The aim is to reflect the city’s diverse population. A significant portion of residents have Middle Eastern or North African roots. The department expresses pride in representing the community. This initiative celebrates the city’s rich cultural…

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IRCTC hotels ‘scam’: Delhi court frames charges against Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav; accused pleads not guilty

A Delhi court has framed charges against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and others in the IRCTC hotels corruption case. The allegations involve corruption in the tender of two IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri, with the CBI claiming Yadav received prime land in return for the contract awarded to…

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‘Lokah’: Kalyani Priyadarshan and mother Lissy celebrate success, Dulquer Salmaan and sister Surumi joins

Kalyani Priyadarshan, along with her mother Lissy and Dulquer Salmaan, celebrated the success of ‘Lokah’ in Chennai. Lissy expressed her gratitude on Instagram, while Dulquer and Kalyani shared that their fathers, Mammootty and Priyadarshan, were initially worried about the film. Director Dominic Arun revealed plans for origin stories and a pre-determined ending, as ‘Lokah’ nears…

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ICC ODI Rankings | 35-year-old South African back as No.1 bowler, two Indians in Top 10; Namibia spinner in Top 5

Keshav Maharaj has regained the top spot in the ICC ODI bowling rankings, surpassing Kuldeep Yadav, who now ranks third. Namibia’s Bernard Scholtz made a significant leap to fourth, marking a milestone for Associate cricket. Shubman Gill remains the top ODI batter, while India’s Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma lead the T20I batting rankings, showcasing…

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