'Are my songs literature': Bob Dylan thanks Swedish Academy for his Nobel

Oscar-winning singer Bob Dylan has thanked the Nobel Prize committee in a personally penned speech for honouring his songs as “literature”. The ceremony, which took place in Stockholm,......

Mann ki Baat: PM Modi says Budget his 'exam' by 125 crore people

"I have an exam tomorrow," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday referring to presentation of General Budget in Parliament as he gave a pep talk to motivate students appearing for board exams......

'India came across as overwhelming and incredible'

There is an air of smug self-confidence in the voice that is reading a passage. The venue is an upscale Mumbai cafe situated in a once-dilapidated cloth mill. It's been over 28 years since the......

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

IMAGE: Flood victims collect food packets inside SDVP school classroom converted into a temporary relief camp, in Alappuzha on Sunday. Photograph: PTI Photo As relief and rehabilitation work......

India can grow at 8.5% in 2 years: Montek

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia Thursday said there is no reason why India, despite the current global financial turmoil, could not get back to earlier high......

What's in store from Irrfan Khan

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5 Reasons Why Daniel Day-Lewis should not retire

Although famously reclusive and fitful in his creative output, Daniel Day-Lewis's decision to hang up his boots feels both untimely and unexpected, says Sukanya Verma. 'Seeing Daniel, I always......

PIX: The Different Faces OF Tom Cruise

'I love what I do. I take great pride in what I do. And I can't do something halfway, three-quarters, nine-tenths. If I'm going to do something, I go all the way.' For the past 31 years, Tom......

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

'He has given us a history, a heritage that we can share with generations to come,' says Aseem Chhabra. IMAGE: Gordon Warnecke and Daniel Day-Lewis, right, in Stephen Frears' My Beautiful......

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

IMAGE: With 12 points from 13 matches, Kolkata Knight Riders are currently fourth in the standings, just ahead of defending champions Mumbai Indians on net run-rate. Photograph: BCCI Two-time......

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates taking a wicket for the Punjab Kings during IPL 2021. Photograph: BCCI The top Indian players, including Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin and......

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Full list of players across franchises, retained and released ahead of the IPL-14 mini aucion. Chennai Super Kings: Retained: MS Dhoni, Imran Tahir, Lungi Ngidi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu,......

IPL: Will Kohli get back among the runs in Battle of Royals?

Both Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore go into Saturday's afternoon match with two wins from three games. IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli is yet to set the......

RCB look to get tactics right as they face Rajasthan Royals

IMAGE: RCB's five wins so far include a Super Over triumph over Mumbai Indians at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore would aim to......