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Lucknow will be soon renamed to 'Lakshman Nagari': UP deputy CM

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak made a big statement about the demand to change the name of Lucknow and said that it is well known that it was the city of Lakshman. IMAGE:......

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 262 days

India logged 11,451 new coronavirus infections taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,43,66,987, while the active cases declined to 1,42,826, the lowest in 262 days, according to......

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

The legendary dancer did not just take Kathak to the world but also passed on his craft to generations of students IMAGE: Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj at the ceremony of the......

Kamal Haasan and the unkind biryani cut

In the midst of the Jallikattu agitation the 62-year-old southern superstar trained in karate dealt a strike straight in the stomach. There is anger in Tamil Nadu and at the centre of it is......

The king who made his own calendar

Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh, was not just a poet, playwright, dancer and patron of the arts, says Payal Mohanka. He was a royal who hand-created his personal calendar. Wajid Ali Shah,......

Of biryani, history and entrepreneurship

Did you know that there are over 26 varieties of biryani made in India?Or that biryani comes from the Persian word 'birian' which means 'fried before cooking'?Or that, though it is considered a......

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold. Under those resplendent adas and thumkas though, often......

Gliterrati and mouth-watering cuisine at Shaad Ali

From celebrities to mouth-watering Awadhi cuisine, director Shaad Ali's wedding had it all. The man who helmed hits like Saathiya and Bunty Aur Babli was betrothed to Shamzeen at a memorable......

Review: Jaanisaar music is strictly for lovers of classical music

The Jaanisaar soundtrack is worth a listen but it may not be everyone's cup of tea, writes Aelina Kapoor. The Jaanisaar soundtrack includes as many as 10 songs, all belonging to the period......

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Had he not taken his final curtain call on April 23, 1992, Satyajit Ray would still, undoubtedly, have been making movies. His films still dazzle with their technical artistry and are relevant even......

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols.Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very......

Asia Cup: India set to steamroll minnows Hong Kong

IMAGE: After a hard earned victory over Pakistan, India's focus against Hong Kong will be on batters and their adequate game time. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images KL Rahul couldn't have......

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

IMAGE: All eyes will be on Virat Kohli who will be expected to come out of a prolonged lean patch. Photograph: ACC/Twitter The unpredictability of the T20 format and the growth of the game in......

SAF Games cancelled

The thrice-postponed ninthSouth Asian FederationGames were cancelled on Thursday after Pakistan expressed its inability to host the regional multi-event competition.The executive council meeting of......

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