The sound of the shehnai can evoke the serenity of dawn, the ache of separation, the joy of celebration and, at times, the intimacy of prayer. Few musicians transformed the instrument as profoundly as Ustad Bismillah Khan, who took the shehnai from ceremonial and folk settings and established it as a respected instrument of Hindustani […]

Australia will make just one change to their line-up for the second Test against Bangladesh, with Matt Renshaw returning to the side in place of Jake Weatherald. Renshaw’s return had been widely anticipated, although uncertainty remained over Australia’s bowling combination. There had been considerable discussion over whether captain Pat Cummins would opt for four fast […]

Ángel Di María has hinted that he could bring his illustrious playing career to an unexpected end after Rosario Central were eliminated from the Copa Libertadores by Corinthians. The Argentine World Cup winner was visibly disappointed following Rosario Central’s 1–0 defeat to Corinthians on Thursday. The result ended the club’s campaign in the round of […]

Taufiq Nawaz, a Supreme Court lawyer, accomplished flautist and keen cricketer, has been laid to rest at Banani graveyard in Dhaka. He was the husband of former minister and Awami League leader Dipu Moni. Nawaz, 76, died on Tuesday night at Continental Hospital in Dhaka, formerly known as United Hospital. He had been suffering from […]