2016: The year of the trolls

Internet trolls kept the social media abuzz in 2016 and spared none -- be it Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, cricketer Mohammad Shami or even ‘Saifeena’ -- unleashing posts and memes that......

Chinkara case: HC breather for Aamir, Gowarikar

The Gujarat High Court on Friday stayed the lower court's proceedings against Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and four others in a case of alleged filming of Chinkara, a protected animal, in the movie......

Chinkara case: Warrants issued against Aamir

The Kutch police have left for Mumbai and Bangalore to deliver bailable warrants issued against Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and four others for filming Chinkara in his movie Lagaan. "The Kutch......

UP govt bans screening of Jodhaa Akbar

Against the backdrop of Rajput community's protests against the film, Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday banned the screening of Ashutosh Gowarikar's controversial movie Jodhaa Akbar, based on......

'Market's ability to process info is a lie'

Author Rajni Bakshi discusses with Editorial Director Prem Panicker how her latest book Bazaars, Conversations and Markets came about. Conversations: when did we stop having......

The man who inspired Gowarikar to make 'Swades'

His story of a well-heeled American Indian who left everything to work amongst the rural masses in India inspired Ashutosh Gowarikar to make the film Swades in which superstar Shah Rukh Khan acted......

New airports, bigger refineries and a smaller car

The new year promises to be a busy year with brand new airports in Hyderabad and Bangalore, the launch of the Rs 1-lakh-car, unlocking of the gas riches in the Krishna-Godavari basin, and Jamnagar......

How UTV plans to change TV viewing

Getting to meet UTVchief executive officerRonnie Screwvala is quite a daunting task, and after fixing a lunch, Screwvala decides to cancel the appointment at the last minute. It's not difficult to......

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

You'll bump into a desi at every corner of the globe. But one of the largest film industries in the world, India is yet to make great strides at the Oscars. Between a handful of wins, nominations......

Why is Kangana Laughing Like That?

Which stars did Photographer Pradeep Bandekar meet on Tuesday? Do click on the images for a closer look.   IMAGE: Kangana Ranaut seems to be in a good mood as she takes a flight to......

Watch Kajol Offer Prayers On Ashtami

Kajol and her family offered prayers on Ashtami at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja -- or the Mukherjee Bari Pujo -- in Juhu, north west Mumbai on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Please click on......

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Indian films, and Raj Kapoor in particular, have a special place in Iranian cinephilia or cinemadoosti, Ranjita Ganesan discovers on a visit to Iran. IMAGE: Raj Kapoor in Shree 420. A Party in......