TM Krishna row: Madras Academy 'not to change decision'

A storm is brewing in the Carnatic music circle over the Music Academy Madras's decision to give its prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi Award to Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna this year, which was......

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

India's first woman elephant mahout Parbati Baruah famous as Hasti Kanya, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker Sangthankima who runs Mizoram's largest orphanage and plastic surgeon......

Who Is Blessing President Murmu?

Yeh Hai India: Capturing Events And Moods Across Our Incredible Country.   IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu receives blessing from Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi before presenting her with the Padma Shri......

When I met Uncle Pai, the master story-teller

Akshata Udiaver remembers Anant Pai, the man who made history and mythology interesting for her and millions of other Indian children They say, to write is to live forever. This holds true for......

Which Telugu movie are YOU looking forward to?

The New Year begins with a cinematic bang. There are four releases are scheduled on January 1. Take a look at the movies, and see which one you're *really* excited about! Abbaiytho Ammayi Cast:......

'Pandaga Chesko is a visual treat'

Telugu actor Ram did not have a release last year. His releases in 2013, Ongole Githa and the multistarrer Masala (with Venkatesh) met with a tepid response. The energetic star is bouncing back......

Happy birthday, Madhuri Dixit!

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:Madhuri Dixit celebrates her 48th birthday on May 15 and several celebrities tweeted their wishes:Yami Gautam: Happy bday to one......

Veteran actor Krishna completes 50 years in Telugu films

A lowdown on what's going on in the Telugu film industry.     Superstar Krishna, father of Mahesh Babu, completes his golden jubilee in films, though he doesn’t act these days. He......