Tirupati temple 'purified' amid animal fat in laddu row

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) executive officer J Shyamala Rao on Monday said that devotees can set aside their apprehensions regarding laddus at the temple as the sanctity of the......

A Daily Puja For Kamala Harris' Victory

Every day at 11 am, T Rooban performs a special Abhisheka Aradhana for Kamala Harris' success, pouring liquid offerings over the deity's image while chanting sacred Sanskrit mantras. IMAGE:......

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

Over 300 Uttar Pradesh legislators packed in 10 buses and some cars travelled Sunday from Lucknow to the new Ayodhya Ram Mandir, a state government-organised event skipped only by the opposition......

UP Cong chief, party leaders pay obeisance at Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai and other party leaders paid obeisance to Ram Lalla in Ayodhya after taking a holy dip in the Saryu river on Makar Sankranti festival on Monday. IMAGE: Uttar......

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.''If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.''I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.' Photograph: Kind......

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming......

'I'd Love Challenging Roles, But Who Will Give Them To Me?'

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted me to play Qudsia Begum with a glass of wine in one hand and a cigarette in the other. I told Sanjayji I have never held a cigarette in my hand.' IMAGE: Farida Jalal......

Date Night For Rakul-Jackky

A screening of Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor's new release Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya was held in Mumbai on Thursday night. Kriti Sanon gives her heart away.   Shahid Kapoor rocks the......

Shorts: Boxer Duati challenges semis loss at Nationals

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Getty Images India Open silver-medallist and defending......