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Assamese Singer Samar Hazarika Passes Away | His Contribution to Assamese Music

Assamese Singer Samar Hazarika Passes Away | His Contribution to Assamese Music

Assamese singer Samar Hazarika, younger brother of cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was an important yet understated presence in Assam’s music scene, contributing both as an album artist and as a playback singer in Assamese cinema. His musical journey began with the release of his first album Uttor Konwar

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Michael Nobbs Former Coach Of Indian Hockey Team Passed Away

Michael Nobbs Former Coach Of Indian Hockey Team Passed Away

Former Australian hockey player and former India men’s hockey coach Michael Nobbs passed away at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness. The news was confirmed today, bringing sadness to the global hockey community. Nobbs is remembered not only for his international playing career with Australia but also for his role in rebuilding the Indian men’s hockey

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Kumudini Lakhia (1930–2025) Kathak Legend Passed Away

Kumudini Lakhia (1930–2025) Kathak Legend Passed Away

Kumudini Lakhia (1930–2024), the trailblazing Kathak exponent, revolutionized the classical form by challenging its reliance on narrative (katha) and literary content (sahitya), introducing abstraction, ensemble choreography, and contemporary themes.Trained under legends like Pt Sundar Prasad, Pt Shambhu Maharaj, and Pt Birju Maharaj, she brought a global perspective after touring Europe with Ram Gopal at 18.As

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Legendary Classical Singer Garimella Balakrishna Prasad Passes Away at 76

Legendary Classical Singer Garimella Balakrishna Prasad Passes Away at 76

Garimella Balakrishna Prasad, a prominent classical singer and former Asthana Vidwan (court musician) of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), has unfortunately passed away from a heart attack at his residence in Tirupati. He was 76 years old. His passing marks the conclusion of an important chapter in Indian classical and devotional music, particularly in the popularization

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