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‘Welcome to Rome’: Giorgia Meloni’s message to ‘friend’ PM Modi as he arrives in Italy Melody

‘Welcome to Rome’: Giorgia Meloni’s message to ‘friend’ PM Modi as he arrives in Italy Melody

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) reached Italy, and his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, welcomed him to Rome with a heartwarming photo at the historic Colosseum. Giorgia Meloni posted a photo with PM Narendra Modi from the Colosseum stands in Rome on social media, addressing him as “my friend”. (X/ Giorgia Meloni) Meloni posted a photo with PM Modi from the Colosseum stands on social media, addressing him as “my friend”. “Welcome to Rome, my friend,” she wrote in the X post. Modi arrived in Italy for the fifth and final leg of his five-nation tour, which included stops in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit comes amid strong momentum in India-Italy relations, with both sides actively advancing the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, a broad framework for cooperation across multiple areas. These include trade—which reached $16.77 billion in 2025—investment, with cumulative FDI of $3.66 billion (April 2000 to September 2025), according to news agency ANI, as well as defence and security, clean energy, innovation, science and …

RIP Asha Bhosle: From Shankar Mahadevan to Kalpana Iyer, celebs remember the Queen of Melody

RIP Asha Bhosle: From Shankar Mahadevan to Kalpana Iyer, celebs remember the Queen of Melody

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Today on April 12, the nation was left heartbroken when legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle breathed her last at the age of 92. She was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, for a chest infection and extreme exhaustion on the evening of April 11. A day later, the singer passed away due to multiple organ failure. Remembering Asha Tai, singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan says, “A very sad day for all of us and a very sad day for Indian music. I just cannot believe that our dearest Asha Tai is no more. I’m not able to express my sorrow and what I’m feeling right now as a musician, as Didi’s worshipper, as a very, very close family friend. And looking up to her like Ma Saraswati, I’m sure that every single Indian is just heartbroken. But Didi and her music will never ever perish from this phase of this earth till human beings exist. Because her contribution is, you know, you cannot describe in words. She is somebody who’s going to live forever, …

Asha Bhosle dies at 92; A look at melody queen’s iconic songs through decades that changed Indian music forever

Asha Bhosle dies at 92; A look at melody queen’s iconic songs through decades that changed Indian music forever

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92 on April 12. Her death marks the end of an era and has come as a big shock to the music industry as well. She didn’t just sing songs; she breathed life into every genre she touched. While her sister Lata Mangeshkar was often seen as the “ethereal” voice, Asha was the rebel, the experimenter, and the ultimate performer. Here’s a look at some of her best and iconic songs that shaped the Indian music industry. (Also Read: Asha Bhosle death news live updates: Legendary singer dies at 92 after brief illness, last rites on Monday) Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92. Asha Bhosle’s best songs Asha was just nine years old when she began her singing career in 1943. By that time, her sister Lata Mangeshkar had already established herself in the industry, and Asha had to live with being called Lata Mangeshkar’s sister. However, she made her path in the industry on her own. In a career spanning over eight decades, …

Farewell Asha Bhosle: Songstress who emerged from the shadow of ‘Lata’s little sister’ to becoming melody queen

Farewell Asha Bhosle: Songstress who emerged from the shadow of ‘Lata’s little sister’ to becoming melody queen

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The death of Asha Bhosle, one of the most celebrated singers of Indian music, marks the end of an era. Asha was the last of the original great singers of Bollywood, voices that shaped the industry and the nation’s tastes. Together with her sister Lata Mangeshkar and fellow legends Mukesh, Mohammed Rafi, and Kishore Kumar, she dominated the Hindi music scene for over half a century. And now, as the junior-most member of the elite club, she is the last to depart, truly calling curtains on an era that will never return. Asha Bhosle was the most recorded artist in the world according to Guiness Book of World Records. (Photo by SUJIT JAISWAL / AFP) (AFP) The little sister who grew up Asha began her singing career at the age of 9 in 1943. By then, Lata, her older sister, was already establishing herself in the industry. By the end of the decade, Lata was the first choice of most composers. And through the 50s, Asha had to contend with being called Lata’s sister. Even …

Drive To ‘Jai Ho’: Mumbai Melody Road Opens On Coastal Route, Fadnavis Hints At More Such Projects | Mumbai-news News

Drive To ‘Jai Ho’: Mumbai Melody Road Opens On Coastal Route, Fadnavis Hints At More Such Projects | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 23:05 IST The musical stretch has been developed on the northbound carriageway of the Coastal Road, running from Nariman Point towards Worli. The Coastal Road along the Arabian Sea in Mumbai. (PTI file photo) Mumbai has unveiled India’s first musical road, where motorists driving along a designated stretch of the Coastal Road can hear the iconic Bollywood song Jai Ho through specially installed grooves in the road surface. The innovative project was inaugurated on Wednesday by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, former Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale, who came up with the idea, Hungary’s Consul General Faren Jari, and BMC officials were present at the launch. Fadnavis called the musical road as a “delightful experience” for motorists and said the concept, based on Hungarian technology, could be expanded in the future. “In the first phase, the concept has been implemented on a 500-metre stretch of the Coastal Road, and there are plans to expand the musical road concept further,” Fadnavis said. Shinde also encouraged Mumbaikars to …

Anu Malik WINS big, receives honour for Patriotic Melody Maestro of the year

Anu Malik WINS big, receives honour for Patriotic Melody Maestro of the year

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Anu Malik was conferred the Patriotic Melody Maestro of the year at the 4th edition of Zee Samvad Real Heroes Awards 2026. The event took place at The Fairmont, Mumbai, on February 6. Zee Samvad Real Heroes Award 2026: Bollywood music composer-singer Anu Malik was conferred the Patriotic Melody Maestro of the year at the 4th edition of Zee Samvad Real Heroes Awards 2026. The event took place at The Fairmont, Mumbai, on February 6. The award was handed over to the composer by Zee Media Corporation CEO Raktim Das and Zee Media Managing Editor Rahul Sinha. The event is organised by Zee Media Corporation, India’s first and largest news network. This year’s event was graced by Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane, Mangla Mani, Palak Muchchal, Mithoon Sharma, Sonu Sood, Mona Singh, Rakul Preet Singh, and Madhur Bhandarkar, among others. Anu Malik’s work front Malik has collaborated with several Indian playback singers, including Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhonsle, and Amit Kumar, among others. During the 1980s, he mostly collaborated with vocalists Mohammad Aziz, Shabbir …

Exclusive: Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, now it’s a journey from melody to filmmaking

Exclusive: Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, now it’s a journey from melody to filmmaking

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Arijit Singh: The Soulful Voice of a Generation has indeed announced his retirement from playback singing on social media, specifically on his private X account and Instagram. He expressed gratitude to his fans and stated, “I am not going to be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.” New Tune Calling!! But this isn’t a goodbye, folks; it’s a hello to a new chapter in his life: filmmaking. He cited a desire to explore new creative horizons as the reason behind his retirement from singing. While Arijit Singh’s decision to quit singing may have come as a shock, it isn’t entirely unexpected. A perfectionist at heart, he has always been driven by the urge to explore and create. Knowing his passion, he now wants to focus on direction and production. His debut Hindi film will feature Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s daughter, Shora, and Arijit’s son in lead roles. The jungle adventure film is co-produced by Arijit and his wife, Koel Singh, along with …

Jana Nayagan Single Chella Magale: Thalapathy Vijay embraces fatherhood in new melody track, croons for it himself

Jana Nayagan Single Chella Magale: Thalapathy Vijay embraces fatherhood in new melody track, croons for it himself

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Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role, is slated for release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with Pongal. Ahead of its release, the makers have unveiled the third track from the film. This time, it is a complete melody that explores the relationship between a father and his daughter. Jana Nayagan 3rd Single OUT: Thalapathy Vijay delivers a warm melody number embracing fatherhood The third single from Jana Nayagan is titled Chella Magale, composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The track is sung by Thalapathy Vijay himself, with lyrics penned by Vivek. The melodious number serves as an emotional and heartwarming track that explores the bond between a father and his daughter, evoking the love, care, and tenderness he holds for her. Watch the single Chella Magale here: Earlier, the makers had unveiled two singles from the movie titled Thalapathy Thiruvizha and Oru Pere Varalaaru. The first single was a massive dance banger that served as a celebratory number, while the second was more of a tribute to the superstar and his legacy. Initial reports …

Mixing melody with a dialogue on mental health

Mixing melody with a dialogue on mental health

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Born into a family of luthiers, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has always been around music. However, his identity as a sitarist has been shaped by much more than just his lineage. With soulful sitar melodies, henna-stained hands, and conversations on healing and mental health, the young musician is redefining Indian classical music. This confluence of energy has led to his initiative, Sitar for Mental Health. Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrated annually in May, is still a month away, but Sharma’s performance tomorrow at the Dome SVP Stadium in Worli, using the sitar as a medium, couldn’t have come at a better time. So, what drew him to the sitar? “I didn’t choose sitar. In a way, sitar chose me,” shares Sharma, who has been trained by celebrated Indian sitarist and composer Pandit Ravi Shankar. Having found peace through sitar during a challenging phase in life, Sharma decided to build a community where music and mental health became one.  Sitar and mental health The sitarist’s performance in the city is an extension of this very same thought. …

Ajay Devgn and Aaman Devgan’s song is a soulful melody [Watch]

Ajay Devgn and Aaman Devgan’s song is a soulful melody [Watch]

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Azaad, the much-awaited debut of Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani and also starring Ajay Devgn, is set for release. The film is based in 1920s and is all about a man’s love for his beloved horse. Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani are marking their debuts with this film. Aaman is Ajay Devgn’s nephew while Rasha is Raveena Tandon’s daughter. The film will take you back in time as is evident from its songs. The title track of the film ‘Azaad Hai Tu’ has now been unveiled by the makers. Also Read – Azaad song Birangay out now: Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani serve a new, more colourful Holi anthem [WATCH] Azaad’s title track is a hit Azaad Hai Tu has the melodious voice of Arijit Singh. The music is given by Amit Trivedi. The visuals is all about Ajay Devgn‘s character and his love for his horse title Azaad. It starts with a Britisher trying to kill a baby horse. However, Ajay Devgn’s character saves him and gets attached to the loyal animal over the …