Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Popular folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as 'Bihar Kokila' for her melodious rendition of Chhath and folk songs such as Kartik Maas Ijoriya, Suraj Bhaile Bihaan and Bollywood hits Taar Bijli and......

Apologise to Bishnois: Rakesh Tikait to Salman amid Lawrence group threat

Amidst reports of a threat to Bollywood star Salman Khan's life from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday said the actor should apologise to the Bishnoi......

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Last rites of former Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique was performed with full state honours in Mumbai at Bada Qabrastan with full state honours on Sunday. He......

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

'In Parliament, he was the one person who stood for democracy and secularism even when the principal Opposition party was not very forthright in taking on the BJP and RSS.' IMAGE: Communist Party......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

'Before I shot a big rain fight in Kerala, Atlee called and warned me, 'If you don't want to do a stunt, don't do it.' He said the same thing to Kalees.''Later he told me that he was worried we......

India@Oscars: 'We Are Choosing The Wrong Films'

'Unfortunately, we live in a 'Mainstream Bollywood' bubble, where we cannot look beyond films that we ourselves find entertaining.' IMAGE: Nitanshi Goel in Laapataa Ladies. Hansal Mehta and......

Why Brands Are Chasing Gukesh

'With an achievement like this, Gukesh could even be endorsing global brands.' IMAGE: World Chess Champion D Gukesh with his trophy in Singapore on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

'The league will begin as a city-based franchise setup, starting with six cities.' IMAGE: All India Pickleball Association President Arvind Prabhoo, centre, with actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and......

Agni Chopra's dream run continues: Will he make it to the IPL?

Agni Chopra's dream: Playing Ranji Elite division after big start with Mizoram in Plate League IMAGE: Agni Dev Chopra debuted with a 166 against Sikkim at Nadiad, and from there on Agni has not......

PIX: Zareen eyes gold after breezing through first round

'I am really happy that after a long time of wait, hard work and struggle, I am here at the Olympics representing my country.' IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen kicked off her campaign in women’s boxing......

'More Gold, More Silver, More Bronze'

SEE: Virat Kohli urges all of India to back our Olympic Games-bound athletes. VIDEO: Kind courtesy, Virat Kohli/X Virat Kohli has urged the nation to get behind our Olympic-bound contingent. The......