'I Was Very Proud Of Ratan Tata'

'...and I was a great admirer of his leadership of Tata Sons.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ratan Tata/Instagram Zubin Mehta and Ratan Tata were school pals. Zubin was a year and a few months older......

Kolkata Tram Gets Puja Makeover!

IMAGE: The Durga Puja themed tram launched by the West Bengal Transport Corporation. Photograph: ANI Photo Bullseye, IAF! The Top Videos of the Week, listed by Shailajanand Mishra. Also see:......

Two killed in 2 shootings in Netherlands' Rotterdam, cops detain suspect

The police in the Netherlands said two people were killed in two shootings at a house and university medical centre in Rotterdam city of Netherlands on Thursday. IMAGE: Police officers secure the......

Mumbai's iconic double-decker buses to go off roads on Sept 15

Mumbai's iconic red double-decker buses, which have been an integral part of the city's public transport system for more than eight decades, will go off the streets this week, an official from the......

How Kolkata's iconic trams plan to stay afloat

Two decades ago, Calcutta Tramways Company, which operates Asias oldest functional tram service, stepped out of its dedicated segment to launch a bus service. However, as the new venture only......

Kolkata may soon get cafeteria trams

Call it an image makeover for a moving slice of history, or a blueprint for revival, Calcutta Tramways Corporation, the operator of Asia's oldest functional tram services, is set to soon......

Ride an AC tram, get a taste of old Kolkata!

A lot is often heard about Kolkata’s dwindling traffic system and how its age-old trams, means of transport that are still existing only in this part of India, are adding to the......

Swanky trams across the world

The first tram came into service on the Swansea and Mumbles Railway in south Wales, United Kingdom. It was horse-drawn at the beginning, and later moved by steam and electric power. Trams are......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma. Rohit Shetty poaches on Vishal Bhardwaj territory to make his version of the Bard's The Comedy of Errors. There are several cinematic adaptations......

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

'It's this swag and body language that convinces you that he can pound 10 men to dust with his bare fists.' IMAGE: Sham Kaushal with Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Yudh. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

Does the 'story' of a Mani Ratnam film come first or does its 'spirit', asks Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Mani Ratnam. Photograph: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images 1. Does the 'story' of a Mani Ratnam film......

Lifter Siddhanta Gogoi is 61kg junior Asian champion

IMAGE: 19-year-old Siddhanta Gogoi lifted 265kg (116kg+149kg) to give hosts India their first gold medal at the ongoing tournament. Photograph: Kind courtesy Khel Now/Twitter India's Siddhanta......

Lazio's Immobile under observation after car crash

IMAGE: Lazio's Ciro Immobile, who has 10 Serie A goals this season, scored in scored in his club's 3-0 win at Spezia. Photograph: SS Lazio/Twitter Lazio forward Ciro Immobile is under observation......

No Roger Federer Street in Basel, at least for now

IMAGE: Roger Federer already has a tram in the city that bears his name. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Swiss tennis great Roger Federer's hometown won't be naming a street after him - at......

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

IMAGE: One man who can perhaps take on Pakistan pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi is India's current No. 1 batter Suryakumar Yadav when the teams meet in their T20 World Cup opener in Melbourne on......

All aboard the Federer Express!

IMAGE: Tennis legend Roger Federer is all smiles at the inauguration of the Federer Express tram service on Friday. Photograph: ATP Tour/Twitter The Roger Federer Express tram hit the streets of......