When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

Umpiring at home over the past three years under the constant pressure put by the big Indian stars has helped Nitin Menon grow immensely as an ICC Elite Panel umpire.

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation said while the rights, safety, and well-being of trial subjects were of paramount importance, protocol amendment, deviation or modification might be necessary in some cases owing to unavoidable circumstances.

When you know you've done your best, you are likely to feel more relaxed and confident that you will be safe, says Aayushi Lakhapati.

In his second national broadcast in a week on the pandemic raging across much of the world with the number of infections rising in India, Modi made a fervent appeal to the countrymen not to cross the 'lakshman rekha' of their homes in the next three weeks.

'My election slogan will be 'kaam bolta hai.' 'Those who have lined up outside the banks will also line up on voting day and vote against the BJP.'

Understand the donors and target audience.

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday addressed the first joint sitting of Parliament as mandatorily required under the Constitution after the general elections. The address is the political, economic and foreign policy road map of the Narendra Modi government and covers virtually all crucial areas.

Happy at the clear mandate given by voters to the BJP-led NDA, India Inc on Friday exuded confidence that Narendra Modi will initiate bold and decisive policy reforms to promote economic growth.

The Descendants and The Artist BO collections have picked up ever since the 2012 nominees were announced.

Arthur J Pais predicts the Oscar nominations.

Both films have occupied the top spot in the world and US box office respectively.

With an interesting twist on the concept of super heroes, and using strong high-tech, Megamind is expected not to lure millions of comic book fans but also those who love a adventure with interesting twists and a few moral lessons.

While Sherlock Holmes gives its director Guy Ritchie his first big hit.

Anil Ambani's Reliance ADA Group formalised its association with DreamWorks Studios promoted by Hollywood director Steven Spielberg and his partner Stacey Snider.

Looking at the US box office this week.

A horse owned by Britain's Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for a prohibited substance, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said. Trainer Nicky Henderson has been charged by the BHA in connection with a sample from the mare Moonlit Path taken after a race at Huntingdon in February when she finished sixth of 11 in a novices' hurdle.

The 3-D animation film by DreamWorks featuring voices of Reese Witherspoon, Kiefer Sutherland and Seth Rogan is expected to be a huge hit.

Forbes.com's inaugural Forbesies Awards are out. Check out the winners!

The last week of October and the next two weeks will see many more movie hits in DVD and, in most cases, Blu-ray versions.

The director leaves Viacom's Paramount studio for a $1.2 billion deal to launch his own filmmaking company with the India entertainment group.

His films are loved and hated in equal measure -- but since he broke out withthe 1999 blockbuster The Sixth Sense, Hollywood has been unable to ignore M Night Shyamalan's unique cinematic vision. On the eve of the release -- on a Friday the 13th, naturally enough -- of The Happening, Night speaks about scaring people while finding a voice.

Sumann Gon focuses on films which are innovative in their use of the formal elements of cinema in the service of a higher aesthetic purpose and sometime define and inspire a particular genre.

Director Suparn Verma and resident film critic Raja Sen discuss the 2007 movies.

Toonz Animation Academy is offering a professional training programme for would-be animators. Learn about the company's background, the industry in general, and the scope of such a career in India.