'Tell Modi We Waited'

Raj Thackeray started his speech with Nehru's name, then paused.After a few tense seconds, he resumed: "After Nehru, here is the only politician who will be PM for the third term."Jyoti Punwani......

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

From attacking political opponents to raising awareness among the electorate, colourful memes, including many drawing humorous elements from popular Bollywood films, have flooded social media as......

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

With over 3,000 species of plants, 26 interconnected lakes and the 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree -- the largest in the world -- the Indian Botanic Garden is a veritable treasure, discovers Payal......

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was......

In non-cigarettes push, how ITC built more than 25 FMCG mother brands

A young couple sharing a laugh — in the living room over a Polish joke book, on the beach, in the rain — with the tagline, “Made for each other”, hung from billboards at......

Adani says his group's success depends on India growth story

Billionaire businessman Gautam Adani on Tuesday said his ports-to-energy conglomerate never slowed or stopped investing in the country as the group's success is based on its alignment with the......

'40 Years On, Saaransh Is Still Relevant'

'It hasn't wrinkled because truth doesn't wrinkle. It's like fire; it burns every time you touch it.' IMAGE: Anupam Kher, Rohini Hattangadi and Soni Razdan in Saaransh . As Saaransh completes 40......

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

'The problems that the film explores still remain.''It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.' IMAGE: Smita Patil and Girish Karnad in......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

'Bollywood is such a waste of time'

'You make a song, it gets rejected, you have to make 10 more.' IMAGE: Rakesh Chaurasia and Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakesh Chaurasia Rakesh Chaurasia made history when he won......

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

IMAGE: Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece. Photograph: ACB/X Tournament story-makers Afghanistan will be up against......

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

IMAGE: An Indian fan during the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, in New York, on Sunday. Photograph: Andrew Kelly/Reuters A sold-out crowd......

CSK Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

It was a run feast in Chennai as Lucknow Super Giants, riding on Marcus Stoinis' unbeaten century, outclassed the Chennai Super Kings by six wickets.Ruturaj Gaikwad's first century as CSK captain......

A night of firsts in IPL history!

IMAGE: Jos Buttler's knock became his seventh IPL century. Photograph: BCCI In an IPL classic at the Eden Gardens, records tumbled like wickets during a high-scoring run fest between the......

Emotional Wagner retires from international cricket

IMAGE: Neil Wagner dropped the curtains on an illustrious international career. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters New Zealand paceman Neil Wagner called time on his 64-Test career on Tuesday,......