Hens lay more eggs when listening to `soothing classical music`

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 11:37

A farmer has found that hens lay more eggs when they listen to opera music.

`Manna Dey was a strict disciplinarian but soft at heart`

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 12:07

Legendary singer Manna Dey was a strict disciplinarian, with a thirst for knowledge and a bold persona, said a close associate.

Fusion music connects with youth: Classical music maestros

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 09:56

Indian classical music maestros are rooting for world music - introduced by sitar legend Pandit Ravi Shankar - as an important vehicle to connect to youth by maintaining aesthetics.

Preserving cultural heritage of UP music village with British help

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 09:23

In the remote village of Hariharpur in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, a traditional community of musicians that sings classical devotional songs is getting space to further its skills and preserve it for posterity after centuries of neglect.

I am not torchbearer of Indian classical music: Zakir Hussain

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 12:58

He may be one of the greatest percussionists around but tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain is wary of being seen as the "torchbearer" of Indian classical music.

Conductor Seiji Ozawa to again take up baton

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 11:49

Orchestra conductor Seiji Ozawa, who cancelled his appearances almost a year ago because of his poor state of health, will return to the podium in August at a festival in the central Japanese city of Matsumoto, NHK television reported.

Pandit Jasraj to perform at Shantiniketan

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 08:53

Showcasing to the world the talent of 100 budding artists in over 50 genres of music, across 12 cities, the largest concert tour of Indian music featuring classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj will come to Shantiniketan in West Bengal Jan 30.