Kerala's action hero makes a dashing entry into govt

He was trolled during the Lok Sabha poll campaign, but despite the tactics by his rivals, action hero Suresh Gopi rose to national stardom in cinema style on June 4, winning the Thrissur seat on a......

Vendors Get Busy For Result D-Day

From florists in Ghazipur's phool mandi to sweet shop owners in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk, the preparations, if not the sales, have already begun. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has only been posted......

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata......

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon,' the familiar greeting and the instantly identifiable voice coasted on airwaves into countless homes every Wednesday on Radio......

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

Paramount Global has agreed to sell its 13 per cent stake in its Indian TV business to Reliance Industries for Rs 4,286 crore, the Indian firm said on Thursday. Photograph: PTI Photo from the......

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

As vice chairman of the Reliance-Walt Disney JV, Uday Shankar is expected to create a content engine that feeds both digital and TV and push up the value. IMAGE: Uday Shankar, president, FICCI,......

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced signing of binding pacts to merge their media operations in India to create a Rs 70,000 crore behemoth. Photograph: Reuters Reliance......

Ready For Some Fantasy OTT?

Fantasy and road trips rule OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you options to take your pick from.   Descendants: The Rise of Red DisneyWhere to watch? Disney+HotstarLanguage: English Queen......

Wild Wild Punjab Review: Sober Version Of The Hangover

This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack.It has some risqué bits but nothing so vulgar that the pause button would need to be hit if Mummyji walks into the room,......

'Actors Are Asking For The Sun, Moon And Earth'

'Those movie stars are asking for Rs 35 crore and are opening to Rs 3.5 crore.''How's that math working?'   Photograph: Kind courtesy Karan Johar/Instagram Karan Johar believes the film......

Sarfira Trailer: We Have Seen This Akshay Before

Sarfira seems to be scene-to-scene copy of the original, which begs the question: Why re-do a film if there's nothing new to add, asks Mayur Sanap. After witnessing the trailer of Auron Mein Kahan......

Nitish becoming one of my favourites: Shane Watson

IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy struck an unbeaten 72 in SRH's one-run win over RR. Photograph: BCCI Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson hailed young Indian uncapped all-rounder Nitish Kumar......

IPL 2024 season-opener registers record-breaking viewership

Photograph: BCCI The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League opened to blockbuster viewership numbers with 16.8 crore viewers tuning in to watch the season's first game between Chennai Super......

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Comeback-man Rishabh Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings. Photograph: Kind courtesy Delhi Capitals/X Rishabh Pant's resilient return to the cricket field in multiple roles......

PIX: Paris 2024 Olympic Games Village inaugurated

IMAGE: A view of buildings at the Paris 2024 Olympic village on its inauguration day in Saint-Denis, northern Paris, France, on February 29, 2024. The village, constructed on a 52-hectare site is......

Cricket fever hits theatres: 70 per cent tickets sold

Cinema owners elated with 'extraordinary' advance booking match screenings Photograph: Kind Courtesy Lee Smith/Reuters Watching a cricket match on the big screen has emerged as an intriguing......