'General Zia was real startled'

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.''Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.' IMAGE: Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri and her husband Hardeep Singh Puri, currently India's minister of......

NDA vs INDIA at Parliament over crimes against women

The Centre and Opposition parties on Monday staged protests over crimes against women and the ethnic violence in Manipur. IMAGE: Several opposition parties' MPs protest over the ethnic violence in......

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

'I had done 23 years of very satisfying service -- 10 years in the police and 13 years in the Enforcement Directorate.''I had done law enforcement and thought the next step should be towards......

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

The Delhi police on Wednesday said Mohammad Ashraf alias Ali Ahmed Noorie, a Pakistani terrorist with ISI links who was living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity, had conducted a......

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

GIFT is a financial centre almost entirely devoid of bankers and, indeed, of people, finds Rahul Jacob. Image: Lobby of Tower 1 featured an "Experience Zone" with unmanned stalls featuring......

Disha's Hot Palat Moment

Plabita beats the heat... Lisa gets woozy in Ladakh...Shefali shares a flight experience... Photograph: Kind courtesy Disha Patani/Instagram Disha Patani gives us a 'palat' and we love it.  ......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

'He is 80, but considers himself to be a young man'

'That is the secret of his untiring energy.' IMAGE: Deepak Sawant does the make-up for Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Teen Patti. Photograph: Rediff.com Archives An actor's journey is not his......

The GORGEOUS Kapoor Sisters

Vaani, Raveena win awards... Tara gets poetic... Nia turns on the neon... Please click on the images for a look at the stars.   IMAGE: Khushi Kapoor returns after shooting her debut......

IOA: PT Usha confronted over CEO's Rs.20 lakh monthly salary!

IMAGE: The main agenda of the IOA Executive Council meeting called by Usha was ratification of Iyer's appointment as CEO on January 5. Photograph: ANI Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha......

'It really feels good to win a gold medal for my country'

'I was the only Indian boxer in the final and I badly wanted to win gold for my country.''When the referee raised my hand and I was declared the winner, I could not stop the tears rolling down.'......

Why this cricketing great needs your help

'When I first met him, I felt he had given up on life, but now his willingness to live has enhanced.' IMAGE: West Indian fast bowler Patrick Patterson in 1987. Photograph: Getty Images   A......

'They are reacting as if I have murdered someone'

'I am sure this unwanted controversy will only make me stronger.' IMAGE: 'I come back stronger after every controversy,' says Dutee Chand. Photograph: Darren Whiteside/Reuters Dutee Chand is the......

What Ashwini Ponnappa will do after lockdown ends

'Head out!''It has been a long time that we have not met family and friends.' And, run to the court.' IMAGE: Badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa has realised that cooking is not that difficult.......