'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,......

'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......

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......

Maoists, gravest threat to National Security: PM

Addressing a conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of police organised by Intelligence Bureau in New Delhi on Tuesday Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed concern......

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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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......

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......

Finding Neverland bags Best Film award

The first prestigious set of pre-Oscar awardswas announced on December 1.The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards are just one of the many honours that aid bookmakers in gauging......

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 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......

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......