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Why a village near Lonavala remembers Jimmy Carter

For 100 low-income families near Lonavala, around 80 km from Mumbai, Jimmy Carter was a godsend as he had helped build their houses in 2006. IMAGE: Former US President Jimmy Carter greets people......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir bhai, Bela, Edgar and I were supposed to bring the As We Speak global concert series to India in January-February 2025.''It would have been our first tour of India after our Grammy win and......

Biden had discussed Bangladesh with Modi: White House

In his call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, United States President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the safety of people in Bangladesh and the future of democratic institutions......

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.' IMAGE: RJ Malishka as Sarojini Naidu, Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vora as......

Elizabeth Debicki Gets Her First Emmy

IMAGE: Elizabeth Debicki with her Emmy. Photograph: Mike Blake/ Reuters Elizabeth Debicki stood out at the 76th Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, on Sunday, September......

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory. As the 2024 Paris Games......

Amy Jackson Gets Dramatic In Cannes

Photograph: Kind courtesy Amy Jackson/Instagram Amy Jackson walked the red carpet for the premiere of the film, Horizon: An American Saga, at Cannes. Directed by and starring Kevin Costner, the......

EPL: Late red card costs City two points; United lose

A round-up of Saturday's action in the English Premier League. IMAGE: Manchester City's Rico Lewis fouls Crystal Palace's Trevoh Chalobah and is later sent off in the Premier League match at......

A dash of Salt and Pepper for England in ODIs

IMAGE: Phil Salt is set to open the batting for England with Michael Pepper in the upcoming ODI series in the West Indies. Photograph: Reuters Uncapped Essex wicketkeeper-batter Michael......

Livingstone to lead England in ODIs on Windies tour

IMAGE: England all-rounder Liam Livingstone will stand in for Jos Buttler for the ODI series in the West Indies. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will not......

Global Chess: Nakamura surprises Anand in key contest

IMAGE: Arjun Erigais in action. Photograph: Global Chess League The American Gambits scored a crucial victory against the Ganges Grandmasters in the opening round of day four of the Tech Mahindra......

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

IMAGE: Jos Buttler was previously nursing a calf injury and missed England's recent series against arch-rivals Australia. Photograph: Lee Smith / Reuters England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will......

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