Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'.For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life. IMAGE: The Hall Of Nations, India's first pillar-less building, the kind no other......

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

The government on Wednesday nominated four noted personalities, including celebrated athlete P T Usha and music maestro Ilaiyaraaja, from as many southern states to the Rajya Sabha, in what is......

I used to reach Film City at 5 am for Mahabharat shoot: Roopa Ganguly

Over three decades have gone past since the cult classic Mahabharat played on television, but Roopa Ganguly still vividly remembers how every day, at the crack of dawn she would reach Mumbai's Film......

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, eminent personalities, politicians, cricketers and ordinary citizens on Sunday described Lata Mangeshkar as the "nightingale of the subcontinent" and the "queen......

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......

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......

Age-defying chemistry of the Khans & the cola fizz

Pepsi and Coca-Cola’s target audience is in the 20s, or younger. Brand experts debate whether the last of cinema’s ‘superheros’ transcend the age gap. Akshara Srivastava......

Reliance opens Jio World Drive, first premium mall in Mumbai

Reliance Industries' premium retail unit Jio World Drive on Thursday announced the opening of its first commercial centre in Bandra Kurla Complex area of Mumbai. The premium mall, Jio World Drive......

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

IMAGE: Ben Kingsley as Mahatma Gandhi in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi. For Mahatma Gandhi, cinema was a corrupting influence on young minds, a 'sinful technology'. It is that very medium which......

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

'I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honour.' IMAGE: 'He is the only male actor in the '80s who made dance and fights look real. Karate and disco matlab......

Sharvari Wants You To Pinch Her!

Film folk glammed up for the Navbharat Times newspaper's 74th anniversary celebrations at the NBT Utsav 2024 awards. Sharvari won the Best Actress of the Year award and wants someone to 'pinch'......

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks at his glorious filmography. IMAGE: Vijay in his debut film Naalaiya Theerpu. Two muscular hands lifting dumbbells come into......

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Photograph: Kind courtesy PR Sreejesh/Instagram   P R Sreejesh made a stylish statement on Sunday, combining the grandeur of the Eiffel Tower with the charm of Kerala. The hockey goalkeeper,......

A farewell fit for a king: Sreejesh bids adieu

'I think this is the better way to finish an Olympic Games, with a medal' IMAGE: PR Sreejesh celebrates winning the match and his retirement. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters "This is the......

Seen Dhoni's Railways Appointment Letter?

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI As the India versus England Ranchi Test unfolded, the spotlight wasn't just on the players on the field, but on the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni's incredible......

Dhoni instrumental in Dube's impactful comeback

'When I came to bat, I wanted to implement what I have learnt from MS Dhoni about finishing games. I keep speaking to Mahi bhai. He tells me about how to tackle different situations.' IMAGE:......

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

IMAGE: Prasidh Krishna made a successful comeback from injury during India’s three-match T20I series. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Pacer Prasidh Krishna, who is back in the Indian......