A First For Any PM! Modi At Christmas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history by attending Christmas celebrations organised by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India in New Delhi on Monday, December 23, 2024. It was the first time......

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Ustad Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute......

Revival of mandir-masjid disputes unacceptable: RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday expressed concern over resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes and asserted that certain individuals, after the construction of......

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

'Rafisaab Has Not Left Us'

''He used to do his homework before singing a song.''He used to find out who the hero of the movie would be or the situation in which the song would play in the film.''Accordingly, he moulded his......

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/X Shyam Benegal......

Shyam Benegal, Movie Legend, Dies At 90

'If there is one thing Shyam Benegal expressed best: It was the Poetry of the ordinary face and ordinary lives.' Photograph: Rediff Archives Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

X-mas at MCG! Aussies enjoy ahead of Boxing Day

IMAGE: Pat Cummins highlighted the strong bond within the Australian cricket team. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Pat Cummins/Instagram The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) transformed into a......

Shastri believes Kohli and Smith will bounce back in style

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith will be dangerous and hungry: Ravi Shastri IMAGE: Virat Kohli has managed 126 runs at an average of 31.50, including an unbeaten 100 in the Perth Test. Photograph:......

Harleen's ton powers India to series win

IMAGE: Harleen Deol celebrates her maiden century. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Women/X Harleen Deol underscored her growing maturity with an impressive maiden hundred, the foundation of......

Is Ashwin Taking A Shot At Kohli?

'I wanted people to know me for who I am, because a lot of times, Ashwin's picking up a wicket and Virat Kohli is all over the place.''He's just jumping about, and people very often tend to believe......

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Having a left-arm quick of Arshdeep Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack much needed heft and variety.It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon. IMAGE: Arshdeep......