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Chhath Puja Song Sharda Sinha: Popular Folk and Devotional Songs Sung During Nahay Khay, Kharna and Arghya- Chhath Puja 2026: Why Bihar Still Celebrates the Mahaparv Through Sharda Sinha's Timeless Songs
- Chhath Puja in Mithilanchal and Bhojpur: How Maithili and Bhojpuri Traditions Make the Festival Special
- Chhath Puja 2026: Ghat Preparations, Traditional Songs and Evening RitualsChhath Puja 2026 will bring vibrant celebrations with beautifully decorated ghats, traditional folk songs and age-old rituals. As devotees ...11 Nov, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- Rejected on Indian Idol, now a voice for A.R. Rahman: Meet Deepali Sahay, the singer behind ‘Tere Paas Main’ from Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’Nineteen years after her Indian Idol journey, Deepali Sahay's voice now resonates with millions, fulfilling a judge's prophecy. Despite not...23 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
- Maithili Thakur, Bihar's youngest MLA, changed 17 houses in 10 years due to neighbours' complaints. Her education and careerMaithili Thakur, a 25-year-old singer, is now Bihar's youngest MLA. She won the Alinagar seat for the BJP. Her journey began with music, fa...18 Nov, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
- Maithili Thakur wanted to quit singing and prepare for UPSC. Mocked as “Bihari”, the folk singer is now the state’s youngest MLA at just 25Maithili Thakur, a 25-year-old folk singer, is now Bihar's youngest MLA. She won the Alinagar seat for the BJP after facing numerous challe...18 Nov, 2025, 11.55 AM IST
- Bihar Elections 2025 Maithili Thakur Constituency, Votes: Folk singer-turned-BJP newcomer surges ahead in AlinagarMaithili Thakur Alinagar Elections 2025: Bihar's election sees folk singer Maithili Thakur, 25, emerge as a strong contender from Alinagar ...14 Nov, 2025, 02.38 PM IST
- Maithili Thakur to contest Bihar elections: Folk singer's journey, educational background, and net worthPopular singer Maithili Thakur will contest the Bihar elections on a BJP ticket. The 25-year-old star will represent the Alinagar seat in D...15 Oct, 2025, 07.52 PM IST
- Maithili Thakur joins BJP ahead of Bihar Election 2025: From folk fame to politics, can her voice resonate beyond music this time?Maithili Thakur has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Patna, weeks before the Bihar Assembly Election 2025. Thakur, who...14 Oct, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
- 'Taar Bijli’ is not just a folk song: Decoding Gangs of Wasseypur's lyrical political allegoryTaar Bijli Se Patle Hamare Piya from Gangs of Wasseypur appears to be a simple wedding song, but it is a critique of Bihar’s socio-politica...25 Mar, 2025, 10.59 PM IST
- Sharda Sinha: Voice of Chhath falls silent, the songs live onFamed as the 'Begum Akhtar of Mithila', renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha passed away at 72 after battling multiple myeloma. Her soulful vo...06 Nov, 2024, 09.53 AM IST
- Sharda Sinha death: From Chhath songs to Bollywood hits, remembering the beloved folk singer's iconic melodiesSharda Sinha, a revered figure in Indian folk music and affectionately known as the 'Bihar Kokila,' passed away at the age of 72, leaving b...05 Nov, 2024, 11.39 PM IST
- Sharda Sinha, 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun' singer, on ventilator support; Son appeals fans to pray during Chhath PujaLegendary Bhojpuri singer Sharda Sinha, known as 'Bihar Kokila', is currently on ventilator support at AIIMS, Delhi. Her son, Anshuman, sha...05 Nov, 2024, 09.02 AM IST
- 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun' singer Sharda Sinha admitted to ICU weeks after husband's deathAs reported by Navbharat Times, Sharda Sinha was transferred to the ICU after her health declined on Saturday morning. Sources indicate tha...27 Oct, 2024, 10.07 AM IST
- Bihar to have university devoted to fine arts; proposal likely in budget"I was delighted when Art, Culture and Youth department principal secretary Ravi B Parmar said the upcoming state budget will contain a pro...08 Feb, 2021, 11.22 AM IST
- Manoj Bajpai effect: Two politically-aware Bihar songs create music crossfire on social mediaIt was a sarcastic, politically-loaded question in the form of a song, Bihar mein ka ba? (What’s there in Bihar?). And it elicited an equal...18 Oct, 2020, 10.36 AM IST
- Government announces Padma awards 2019: Gautam Gambhir, Prabhu Deva, Kader Khan among awardeesThis year 112 recipients have been selected for the prestigious awards. This includes 4 Padma Vibhushan, 14 Padma Bhushan and 94 Padma Shri...16 Mar, 2019, 02.27 PM IST
- On Chhath, Bihar's Rohtas celebrates folk culture on riverbankDuring this age-old traditional celebration, mostly observed by people from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh region, who pay obeisance to th...15 Nov, 2015, 01.02 PM IST
- Three-day 'Bihar Mahotsav' begins in DelhiAmid strains of thumri, colourful folk performances and aroma of traditional cuisine, three-day 'Bihar Mahotsav' kicked off in Delhi.26 Apr, 2014, 11.44 AM IST
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