When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. IMAGE: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: ANI Photo Zakir Hussain was......

Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Barricade is a poignant political play for today's times. IMAGE: A scene from the play Barricade. Photographs: Kind courtesy Raj Lalwani   A certain political play is gaining popularity in......

'One of us': A R Rahman dedicates song to 'Kamala ji'

Vice President Kamala Harris' White House bid gets a boost from legendary Indian music composer A R Rahman, who has come out in support of her 'vision for an equitable world', and recording some of......

Why I Mourn Sitaram Yechury

There are few leaders in the Opposition line up who can claim a path to party leadership like Sitaram Yechury and certainly, very few who blended that ascent through student politics with awareness......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

India@Oscars: 'We Are Choosing The Wrong Films'

'Unfortunately, we live in a 'Mainstream Bollywood' bubble, where we cannot look beyond films that we ourselves find entertaining.' IMAGE: Nitanshi Goel in Laapataa Ladies. Hansal Mehta and......

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film? The younger generation perhaps may have never. They may not know his tremendous......

'Australia is a harshly treated team at times'

'They have won everything but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and they know that, they've spoken about that, this is the one they want to tick off.' IMAGE: Australia thrashed India by 10 wickets in the......

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Travis Head celebrates after posting his eighth Test century, off 111......

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Images from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.City give up three-goal lead to draw with Feyenoord IMAGE: Feyenoord's players celebrate after drawing their Champions League against......

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus......

It's over 20 years, good years, bad years: Nadal thanks fans

'I leave with the peace of mind of having left a sporting and personal legacy I can be proud about' IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career. Photograph: Jon......