On December 15, 2024, the world lost one of its greatest musical legends, Ustad Zakir Hussain , the tabla maestro who touched millions with his artistry and soul-stirring music. At the age of 73, he passed away in San Francisco after a long battle with a lung disease. While the world mourns his loss, we must celebrate the incredible life he led and the lessons his journey has to offer. His story is not just about music—it's about passion, dedication , and the power of following your dreams. Credit: https://bit.ly/4gwsbkE Passion for Music: A Journey That Began Early Zakir Hussain was born on March 9, 1951 , in Mumbai, into a family of musical legends. His father, Ustad Alla Rakha , was a renowned tabla virtuoso, and Zakir grew up surrounded by the sounds of tabla. But it wasn't just about being born into a famous family—Zakir’s love for music was real. He began learning the tabla at a very young age, and it was clear from the start that he had a deep connection to the instrume...
New Delhi: Following a significant security breach at Parliament yesterday, four individuals have been taken into police custody for seven days for thorough questioning. Sagar Sharma and D Manoranjan, apprehended within the Lok Sabha, along with Neelam Devi and Amol Shinde, arrested outside Parliament, are now subjects of detailed inquiries by the Delhi Police. The security breach unfolded yesterday afternoon, leading to the arrest of five individuals, two of whom infiltrated the Lok Sabha and discharged dense yellow smoke using concealed canisters. Sagar Sharma from Lucknow and D Manoranjan from Mysuru had illicitly brought in smoke bombs, causing a brief panic within the Parliament. MPs and parliamentary Watch and Ward staff promptly subdued and overpowered the trespassers. The remaining two individuals, lacking visitors' passes, resorted to raising slogans outside Parliament while carrying the smoke bombs. All four individuals have been charged under the stringent anti-terror la...