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Identify the Musician – 4
Unscramble the images to identify these famous Indian musicians. How quickly can you find them all?
These famous musicians have had a major influence in the music industry in India. Can you unravel their images to correctly identify them? Don’t forget to read on to find out more about them.
Image – The Hindu Archives: Vivek Bendre
1. Lata Mangeshkar:
Lata Mangeshkar is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Her career started in 1942 and has spanned over seven decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over 36 languages.
Image – The Hindu Archives: K. Ramesh Babu
2. Hariprasad Chaurasia:
Hariprasad Chaurasia is an Indian classical flautist, who plays the bansuri, an Indian bamboo flute. He is as credited for his musicianship as for his technical ability on native instruments. He has been honoured with several awards of which one of the most prominent is the Padma Vibhushan.
Image – By Firoze Edassery – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41706476
3. Asha Bhosle:
Asha Bhosle is best known as a playback singer in Hindi cinema, although she has a wider repertoire. Her career started in 1943 and has spanned over six decades. She has done playback singing for over a thousand Bollywood movies. She is also the younger sister of playback singer Lata Mangeshkar.
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Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary Indian vocalist from Karnataka. He is known for the khayal form of singing, as well as for his popular renditions of devotional music. He received the Bharat Ratna, which is India’s highest civilian honour.
Guess That Movie!
How well do you know these well-known movies? Can you complete their titles? Give it a try!
How well do you know the titles of these well-known movies? Click on the correct option and complete the names.
Great going!
Hike & Trek – 14
Pausing to tie your shoelaces during a trek can be very distracting. Here’s a quick tip on how to tie your them to ensure they don’t come off.
Young Chef 20 – Chocolate Peda
This recipe is so simple that all it needs is five ingredients! Read on to learn how to make these delicious chocolate pedas!
Whether for a festive occasion or if you are just craving something sweet, this simple recipe is perfect for a quick fix!
Click on the hotspots to read the instructions. Make sure to use equipment in the presence of an adult!
From Clay to Pots
Pottery is a fascinating craft to watch and try. Watch the video to get a glimpse of how a simple pot is made!
Have you tried your hand at pottery? Pottery items are made by forming a ceramic (often clay) body into objects of a required shape and heating them to high temperatures in a kiln. In the process, all the water is removed from the clay. Watch the video to find out more about this process and how potteryware are created!
It’s a Tie!
Discover more about one of the most unusual occurrences in Test cricket history. Will we ever witness another one?
If you are an ardent follower of Test cricket, you’ll know that draws are quite common. Did you know that it’s even possible to have a tie in a Test match? Intrigued? Scroll through the slides and find out more.
Happy Dussehra!
The festive season is upon us! Wish your friends and family a happy Dussehra with this printable greeting card. Download it now!
The Equinox
There are two days of the year when day and night are almost equal! Watch this video to find out why.
Math Crossword
Use these clues to find the answers to this interactive Math crossword and find out how many you can get right!
