Obama inks landmark anti-tobacco law

United States President Barack Obama is fighting hard to stub the butt. Though not a chain smoker, he reportedly does manage to sneak in a quick smoke often. On Monday, the US......

The train ticket inspector who's an amazing painter

Avantika Bhuyan meets a train ticket inspector who captures everyday scenes beautifully on canvas. July 26, 2015, is a date Bijay Biswaal is not likely to forget. That was the day Prime Minister......

Why we don't read about dowry deaths any more

'The media, particularly the national media and especially the English media, do not report these stories any longer.''They have no interest in crime or human interest stories that do not concern......

'I Am Getting 1,000 Calls Every Day'

'I am 7 feet and 7 inches tall.' How do you make sense of striding across two polar opposite professions? You don't, you just dive straight into it. Jammu-based Sunil Kumar is a police constable......

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor? IMAGE: Dev Anand. Dev Anand led a larger-than-life existence on screen. His real life was just as eventful.......

Vote! Bollywood's Best Bodyguard!

Salman Khan is ready with his new film, the highly-anticipated Bodyguard. After his successful run at the box office, there's quite a buzz about the new film and trade pundits are already......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

'I have reached this far. I am an optimist. My desire is to meet Messi. Don't know if it is possible.' IMAGE: Clifin Francis bought a cycle, took a ship to the port city of Bandar Abbas, the......

Tendulkar derives inspiration from Bollywood trio

Sachin Tendulkar has been a role model for a whole generation of cricketers but when it comes to deriving inspiration for himself, the batting great says he looks up to three Bollywood icons.......