For decades, Sharda Sinha’s voice has been inseparable from the spirit of Chhath Puja. Born in Bihar in 1952, she elevated Bhojpuri and Maithili folk music to national recognition, becoming the ...
Chhath Puja, one of the most revered festivals in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Nepal, is in full swing this year, with devotees gearing up for rituals dedicated to Surya Dev ...
Sharda Sinha, who was known as the "Bihar Kokila" for her melodious renditions of folk music by millions of her admirers, passed away on the evening of November 5. PM Modi offers heartfelt tributes to ...