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Her Mother’s Daughter

September 14, 2018 12:48 am

Savita Devi, thumri queen Siddheshwari Devi’s daughter, on living in her mother’s shadow and lack of recognition for her work

Gauhar Jaan, the Gramophone Girl, celebrated by Google Doodle on her 145th birth anniversary

Gauhar Jaan, Gramophone Girl, remembered by Google Doodle on 145th birth anniversary

June 26, 2018 8:39 am

Gauhar Jaan Google Doodle: In her lifetime, Gauhar recorded more than 600 records from 1902 to 1920, in more than ten languages, including Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Marathi, Arabic, Persian, Pushto, French, and English. She would round off her performances by announcing "My name is Gohar Jaan."

Dedicate this Sunday to singer-dancer Gauhar Jaan

April 05, 2016 3:16 am

The much acclaimed play, Gauhar Jaan, has won critical acclaim and will be staged in Chandigarh under the auspices of the Durga Das Foundation at Tagore Theatre on April 10.

Going On Record

February 21, 2012 1:50 am

They broke the definition of an 'ideal woman' in a male-dominated society. They were women of power,who recognised opportunity when it came knocking.

Gauhar Jaan revisited

June 27, 2011 3:02 am

A young woman,barely out of her teens comes to Kolkata with stars in her eyes.

Sound Check

April 10, 2011 4:37 am

Some of the rarest recordings of Indian classical music are preserved in archives abroad. What does that say about the Indian interest in archiving?

Voice of history

June 17, 2010 1:09 am

A rendition of raga Jogiya that the lady usually would vocalise for hours was abbreviated to a mere three minute track and the end of it a tender voice hastily announced 'My name is Gauhar Jaan'.

On Record

April 20, 2010 3:49 am

The glitter of Gauhar Jaans nose pin,her teasing smile as she sang Raseeli tori akhiyan sawaria,her sensual adaa these created havoc in the hearts and minds of music connoisseurs who visited this high-profile tawaif in the early 20th century Calcutta.

On Record

April 17, 2010 3:06 am

‘Violence in Nepal is heart-rending’: PM Modi expresses concern as KP Sharma Oli resigns

India59 min ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed worry about the turmoil in Nepal and stressed the need for peace and stability. The Nepal Army and security officials called for dialogue to restore order amidst growing protests and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. The Indian government issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens, advising against travel until the situation improves.

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