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Cyclone Fengal: IMD issues red alert for northern Kerala

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a warning of significant rainfall in Kerala due to Cyclone Fengal, which has currently weakened into a low-pressure area over north......

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

The Indian Institute of India (IIT) Bombay has imposed a fine of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students, who performed a play that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed the Ramayana in a bad......

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

More than two dozen lawmakers and eminent Indian Americans celebrated Diwali at the Capitol, the first major event at the US Congress after last week's presidential elections. Photograph:......

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain. IMAGE: Ustad Zakir Hussain at one of his......

Mumbai author quits German art fest over 'Zionism-Hindutva' letter

Mumbai-based author Ranjit Hoskote has quit the Finding Committee for the upcoming Documenta art festival in Germany, following criticism for signing a letter that compared Zionism and Hindu......

'India, London partners in globalisation'

Observing that India and London have vital interest in "strengthening" their business links, city Mayor Ken Livingstone said he would be opening two mayoral offices in Delhi and Mumbai during his......

Soon, you can visit Times Square in Mumbai!

Image: A mural of the black horse (Kala Ghoda) near Rampart Row, Mumbai. Photograph: Elroy Serrao/Wikimedia Commons Kala Ghoda, the old-world cultural treasure trove in South Mumbai, might soon......

'Air India should be sold, but I've been asked to keep it going'

State-owned Air India, the airline that operates domestic and international routes, is losing Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) a month and urgently needs financial resuscitation. As the new Chairman......

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......

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......

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are......

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story, including an understanding of the duo's creative process.In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space......

'For Me, Light And Shade Is The Melody'

Santosh Sivan Sivan is the first Asian to receive the prestigious Pierre Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography honour at the Cannes Film Festival, which celebrates outstanding contributions......

What's Ram Charan Doing With Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

IMAGE: Ram Charan gets his hands on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Photograph: Kind courtesy CA/X Ram Charan Teja was in Australia for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne held over the weekend. At......

PIX: Special 3D projection on Gateway of India celebrates 2023 World Cup

IMAGE: Stunning 3D projections on the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai paid tribute to the festive season and the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup in the country. Photographs: Kind courtesy......

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

IMAGE: Keshav Maharaj believes spinners will play a crucial role in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident......

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

IMAGE: Curtains dropped on another successful edition of the multi-nation extravaganza. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters The curtains were brought down on a memorable Asian Games with the......

PIX: Modi declares 2022 National Games open

IMAGE: Prime Minister said the 36th National Games would act as a launch pad for every youngster in the country. Photographs: PIB, PTI The 36th National Games was inaugurated by Prime......

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