The sitar's distinctive sound is produced by a gently curved surface that makes each note bloom before it settles, an effect ...

From ancient bagpipes to modern synthesisers, we trace the origins of 25 musical instruments across continents. It explores ...

As tensions escalate across West Asia, the Iranian Embassy called the Indians their friend and reassured them of safety in a viral tweet thread on the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait handles roughly 20% ...

World champion D Gukesh has decided to reduce his tournament commitments after a run of poor results, choosing to focus on training ahead of his title defence. On Tuesday, the 18-year-old said he ...

New Delhi: Panic erupted at Jafrabad Metro Station in northeast Delhi on Thursday after a blast-like sound was heard. The scare proved short-lived as authorities traced the source to a kite string ...

Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed allowing gift cards and prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) to be used for investing in mutual funds, a move aimed ...

String instruments don’t have to be expensive. We mean, yes, brand-new string instruments are expensive, but for beginners, it isn’t just practical to start with them. This is where string instrument ...

The Calidore String Quartet, in residence at the University of Delaware, features instruments with unique histories. Calidore's next show is at University of Delaware on April 6. The group's oldest ...

Professor Vikram Gandhi’s Immersive Field Course (IFC) “Development while Decarbonizing: India’s Path to Net-Zero" delved into the critical aspect of decarbonization and sustainability goals amid ...