Writer Howard Jacobson is castaway by Kirsty Young. After many years of swiping at literary prizes, in October 2010 Howard walked off with the biggest one going, the Man Booker. His book, The Finkler ...

My earliest musical influence was the Spanish cellist Pablo Casals. He lived into his nineties ... I said, “Count me in.” And ...

While studying Gemma participated in masterclasses at IMS Prussia Cove, the Banff Centre Canada (as resident artist) and the Pablo Casals Festival (Prades) with teachers including Ferenc Rados, Pavel ...

He also attended the Marlboro Festival in Vermont, collaborating with such artists as Rudolf Serkin, Pablo Casals, and the Budapest Quartet. In 1968 Perahia made his Carnegie Hall debut to much ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death and the ensemble Cuarteto Casals is launching a complete cycle of recordings of the composer’s string quartets before any possible ...

On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across the world will celebrate the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and prayers. "One of the most celebrated Hindu festivals ...

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar - these pictures are from last year's celebration Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights and one of ...

A 23-year-old man died and two minors required hospitalization following a fire in a San Pablo apartment building early Sunday morning, according to the Contra Costa County Fire District.

Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: Dubai gears up to dazzle the Festival of Lights with a packed programme of delightful Diwali entertainment and spectacular celebrations set to unite all communities ...