While the Jammu and Kashmir Police filed an FIR against those issuing threats to the valley's first girl rock band Pragaash, the leader of Dukhtaran-e-Millat (Daughters of the Nation), Asiya Andrabi backed the fatwa issued by the Grand Mufti against the band. Andrabi said there was nothing wrong in stopping the girls from performing on stage. ...
01:28 PM, Feb 05, 2013
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday filed an FIR against online abusers of the all-girl music band Pragaash, said sources. The police action came after an SMS threat was circulated against the all-girl band. ...
10:45 AM, Feb 05, 2013
In the wake of the fatwa against the first girl rock band of Jammu and Kashmir, many prominent Kashmiris came out in support of the band and condemned the fatwa issued by the Grand Mufti. Lawyer Shabnam Lone and actor Aamir Bashir blamed the Omar Abdullah government for not acting against the religious diktats. ...
07:50 AM, Feb 05, 2013
Kashmir's first all girls music band facing a fatwa from Muslim clerics has found support in politicians and activists. The valley's Grand Mufti, while issuing the fatwa to the band, called for women in the country to wear a veil at all times. Mufti Maulana Bashir-U-Din went on to say that public performances by women are un-Islamic and obscene. ...
11:52 AM, Feb 04, 2013
Kashmir's Grand Mufti has condemned the first girl rock band and issued a fatwa against them, saying music is bad for the society and women must be under a veil at all times. The senior cleric has also called for women in the country to wear the veil at all times and said that women performing in public is the reason for increasing number of sexual assaults. ...
11:40 AM, Feb 04, 2013
'ABCD-Any Body Can Dance' is said to be India's answer to globally successful dance dramas that have been capturing dance enthusiasts all over the world. What's interesting is that those international movies not only impressed with the quality of dance but also set the trend of dance music for the youth. So, with veteran choreographer Prabhudeva and musical duo Sachin-Jigar coming together, expectations run high with the soundtrack. ...
10:08 AM, Feb 04, 2013
After facing threats, Kashmir's first all girls music band is now facing a fatwa from Muslim clerics. Kashmir's Grand Mufti has condemned the rock band and issued a fatwa against them, saying music is bad for the society and women must be under a veil at all times. ...
09:11 AM, Feb 04, 2013
Catch the unseen dimensions of Bollywood's nightingale Lata Mangeshkar. ...
02:30 PM, Feb 02, 2013
Singer Beyonce has admitted to lip-synching in her celebrated performance at US President Barack Obama's second inauguration. Beyonce says she decided to sing along with a pre-recorded tape as she had no time to rehearse with the orchestra. ...
10:00 AM, Feb 02, 2013
Surajkund International Crafts Mela, a 15-day annual cultural extravaganza showcasing the country's rich handicrafts, cuisine and culture, started on Friday on a vibrant note. President Pranab Mukherjee will formally inaugurate the 27th edition of the spectacular event on Saturday. ...
09:16 AM, Feb 02, 2013
A melodious voice, a sweet six-string riff, a beautiful jugalbandi on tabla - The music launch of their album is like any other, however, with one difference. The musicians are all prisoners and the performance is in Tihar Jail. Meet the Tihar Idols, who have launched their first album, a first from inside a jail. ...
10:06 AM, Feb 01, 2013
Portronics has launched a portable touch-control based Bluetooth Music System - Pebble. Pebble is a little device that can play music through Bluetooth up to 10 metres from any Bluetooth enabled device like mobile phones and laptops. ...
02:03 PM, Jan 31, 2013
Research In Motion Ltd has gathered a number of big-name music and video partners for its BlackBerry 10 storefront, ranging from Walt Disney Studios and Sony Pictures to Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. ...
11:23 AM, Jan 29, 2013
Legendary baul singer Gaur Khyapa, who taught philosophy at Vassar and Brown universities and sang with the likes of Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Janis Joplin, passed away in a road accident near Shantiniketan in West Bengal. ...
07:41 PM, Jan 28, 2013
Samsung is planning to make its Music hub streaming service - launched in the US last July - available for non-Samsung devices. According to a report from The Next Web, TJ Kang, SVP for Samsung Media Services said, "the plan to expand its availability goes beyond just the company's own hardware." ...
11:32 AM, Jan 28, 2013
David's soundtrack has got everything to keep the listener hooked for a long time. ...
06:11 PM, Jan 25, 2013
The actor will sing at a concert dedicated to the police personnel who lost their lives in the 26/11 attack in 2008. ...
10:51 AM, Jan 25, 2013
She may be 79, but nothing's stopping Asha Bhosle who is all set to make her acting debut. Cheering for her at the music launch of her upcoming film was none other than Sachin Tendulkar. ...
10:34 AM, Jan 24, 2013
Shakira gave birth to her first child - a boy - in a Barcelona hospital Tuesday, her family confirmed in a communique. ...
10:33 AM, Jan 23, 2013
The Rolling Stones, who celebrated their 50th anniversary last year, were nominated for four NME music awards. ...
12:41 PM, Jan 22, 2013
