''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

A Swayamvar With A Difference

Lakshmanan contracted polio when he was only three months old.'I didn't want to go for the swayamvar, but my uncle convinced me to attend.'He sat close to the door at the swayamvar.And then, Rohini......

Aaditya hits the road to salvage Sena after Shinde's rebellion,

A Sena legislator felt that Aaditya hitting the road has come very late, but stressed that this is also an opportunity for him to prove himself and build his own team.  IMAGE: Kindly note......

Full disclosure of veg/non-veg food a must, affects fundamental rights: HC

There must be a complete disclosure regarding a food article being vegetarian or non-vegetarian as fundamental rights of every person are impacted by what is offered on the platter, the Delhi high......

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

A Palanpuri Jain whose father and uncles were also jewellers, Choksi always wanted to be the Vijay Mallya of the diamond world, and chased the larger-than-life image by hiring actresses and models......

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the......

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Any concerned citizen ought to start practicing hygiene by washing their hands properly and be aware of the brands that are certified. The ‘sin economy’ trade thrives on tobacco,......

In India, love affair with chocolates continues

Chocolate majors in India posted healthy top-line growth in FY19. While Mondelez India Foods - the marketer of Cadbury - continued to lead the pack, Nestle India, which dominates the confectionery......

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

'I'm talking about that predator in your house, and how one should protect one's children from him.' IMAGE: Geetika Tyagi in Yes Papa. Sexual abuse of children by family members is rarely......

'Bollywood is such a waste of time'

'You make a song, it gets rejected, you have to make 10 more.' IMAGE: Rakesh Chaurasia and Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakesh Chaurasia Rakesh Chaurasia made history when he won......

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi:......

The Jengaburu Curse Review: Big Ambitions, Poor Execution

This tangled tale of good versus evil could have been far more intriguing, observes Mayur Sanap. Cinema is often regarded as a tool for social commentary and change. If done right, it works as an......

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

IMAGE: Lady Gaga performs during the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, on Friday. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song near Notre-Dame cathedral, a giant......

Play all formats with honesty: Gambhir's vision

'I'm a very strong believer in one thing, that if you're good, you should be playing all the three formats' IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir has made his selection process clear by stating his strong belief......

Unveiling Paris Olympics' most stylish looks

Designer Berluti reveals opening ceremony tuxedo for French athletes IMAGE: The suit jackets that will be worn by the French team athletes for the opening ceremony by LVMH's upscale menswear label......

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Ace tennis player Serena Williams revealed her second pregnancy at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Serena Williams/Instagram Serena wore a fitted black gown with a white......

Hardik, Natasa's Stunning Hindu Wedding

India's T20 skipper Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic renewed their marriage vows according to Hindu custom, a day after the couple's Valentine's Day wedding as per Christian rituals in Udaipur,......