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Ustad Bismillah Khan feted in Google Doodle celebrating shehnai maestro's birth anniversary

March 21, 2018 10:29 am

Ustad Bismillah Khan was born on this day in 1916. He was a recipient of the Bharat Ratna (2001), Padma Bhushan (1968), Padma Vibhushan (1980) and the Padma Shri (1961). Even today his music is played during Republic Day celebrations.

Property feud behind Bismillah Khan’s ‘missing’ shehnai

September 11, 2014 2:55 am

The dispute is between the maestro’s youngest and eldest sons.

Boatman, weaver to be Modi’s other proposers

April 24, 2014 2:06 am

Before reaching Kutchehry to file the papers, Modi would also garland the statues of Swami Vivekanand and Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar.

Family still waiting for Shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's mausoleum

August 26, 2013 5:49 pm

The state government announced plans to open a shehnai academy in Lucknow.

Fly Away Home

March 04, 2013 3:47 am

Rang Virasat’s new production Palayan brings on stage issues of migration and displacement.

Ringside masseur

July 22, 2012 2:48 am

Bismillah Khan took good care of the Indian boxing team as they trained for the London Olympics

For the Record

January 08, 2012 3:54 am

With a simple bamboo stick,Ustad Bismillah Khan could captivate millions.

Sound Record

January 07, 2012 12:08 am

With his simple bamboo stick,Ustad Bismillah Khan could captivate millions of listeners.

Poll fever leaves Afghans untouched

April 17, 2011 5:26 am

As election frenzy grips the city,it is surprising to find a small community immune to it.

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Remembering shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan on his 102nd birth anniversary

March 21, 2018 9:11 pm

Remembering shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan, on the occasion of his 102nd birth anniversary. One of India’s most famed musicians, Khan is also referred as Ustad, or master, a title given to him as an honorary appreciation for his work.

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