When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

On Bhagat Singh's 117th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts fascinating incidents from the legend's life. Photograph: ANI Photo   Bhagat Singh holds a unique place in the Indian......

She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

'The consensus was that the debate was between looking backward and looking forward.' 'Trump, with his great enamourment of his own 'achievements,' was obviously looking backward, while Harris,......

Shobhaa De: 'Nari Hira Was A Superstar'

Shobhaa De pays tribute to another legend who passed into the ages on August 23, publisher, producer and entrepreneur Nari Hira. IMAGE: Author and columnist Shobhaa De with her first boss,......

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win.It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out to larger India and beyond it, notes Sheela......

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review: No Dull Moments Here!

Emily In Paris Season 4 offers more drama, high fashion, scandal and chaos to keep you entertained, observes Divya Nair. I remember watching the first episode of Emily In Paris during the lockdown......

'Mom Was Very Scared Of...'

'When my mom saw my performance in Dhoka, she loved it.''She said, "I don't know why I stopped you for so many years. Ab jaa beta, jee le apni zindagi".' Photograph: Kind courtesy Khushalii......

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

'I used to think I'll become a big heroine by 21-22, then I'll make a big, successful movie and then I would buy a house.''But when this was not happening for me, it was heartbreaking.'......

The Problem With Ullozhukku

People turn a corner and overhear secrets, men change stripes so as to acquire shades of villainy most convenient to advancing the plot, secondary characters confess to past sins just so that the......

Axar's all-round masterclass: India D's secret weapon

IMAGE: After a measured start, Axar Patel went on a rampage, scoring a quickfire 86 from 118 balls. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Axar Patel brought India D back into the game with a......

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the......

'Joyful, daring': Paris promises unforgettable opening ceremony

IMAGE: Former tennis player Yannick Noah, President of the Organising Committee of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Tony Estanguet, presenter Stephane Bern and Mayor of Paris Anne......

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

'A duckling would never forget how to swim, I will take to commentary like a fish takes to water.' IMAGE: After a decade-long stint in politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be back as commentator for......

Secrets of Head's 100 revealed: You won't believe No 3

It's a beautiful space up the order to bat with Davey: Travis Head on his stand with Warner Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC/X Australian opener Travis Head, who made a rollicking hundred against New......