Govind Nihalani salutes Bhisham Sahni on his 100th birthday

'He was of the opinion that whenever elements exploit religious sentiments to achieve a political objective, tragedy takes place.' Govind Nihalani, who made Tamas, the memorable television epic......

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

 For the first time in nearly two years, tourism has been on the rise in Kashmir. But what does that mean for the average Kashmiri, ponders Abhishek Mande Bhot after a recent visit to the......

'Yeh BBC Hai'. You won't hear these words from Feb 1

For 80 years, news and views aired on BBC Hindi reached audiences in the remotest parts of the country. For millions of its followers, the signature line –‘yeh BBC hai (this is......

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

'For Muslims, India is now a Hindu Rashtra, no matter what kind of Constitution is still in place,' argues Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE: Muslims offer sweets to each other after the Ayodhya verdict......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

5 WONDERFUL Raksha Bandhan Songs

Subhash K Jha's Raksha Bandhan Playlist.   Raakhi dhaago ka tyohar, Raakhi, Mohammed Rafi IMAGE: Ashok Kumar and Waheeda Rehman in Raakhi. Most raksha-bandhan songs are sung by female......

Where Rajinikanth Lives In Chennai

For those who want a chance to take a closer look at some of India's Cinema Greats, the AVM Heritage Museum in Vadapalani, Chennai, is a good place to start. Besides housing some of Rajinikanth's......

The Common Man Who Became A Star

'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.''He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.''He wanted a natural, who looked like a......