The Dust Of Development

So, what's the problem if our present is screwed up when the future promises to be profitable? It's an Indian habit, notes Shyam G Menon. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Having......

You're not even dust of Amar Singh's feet: Shivpal to Akhilesh

In the first open attack on his nephew Akhilesh Yadav, Shivpal Yadav on Monday claimed the chief minister had told him that he would float a new party to contest the upcoming assembly polls, and......

The war of the slogans continues

From 'Self Reliance' to Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan in early years, Indian election sloganeering has come a long way with major political parties now chanting Abki Baar Modi Sarkaar and Main Nahi......

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Yash Chopra, the star-maker, is back to direction after a gap of 8 years with SRK, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. The first teaser of the much-awaited film released with Salman Khan's Ek Tha......

Mobile subscribers to exceed 771mn in 4 years

With telecom operators focussing more on the rural market, the mobile subscriber base in the country is set to exceed 771 million by 2013, a study said. The mobile market penetration......

Goa firm adds colour to Bollywood movies

Movie lovers would soon be able to see Sunil Dutt and Mala Sinha running around trees in the film Gumrah wearing coloured clothing, instead of black & white. It's not an easy job by any yardstick......

Why Mala Sinha Almost Said No To Pyaasa

'My character Meena seemed like a selfish, cold, heartless woman, who abandons her lover because he is moneyless.' IMAGE: Mala Sinha in Pyaasa. Mala Sinha, who turned 86 on November 11, is the......

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

The Great Indian Family, observes Sukanya Verma, is a cheerful fable that points out the absurdity of discrimination as a tool employed by power hungry opportunists. The Great Indian Family echoes......

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

In recent years, Yash Chopra has been labelled King Of Romance, when in fact, his best film, Deewar (1975) did not have a chiffon-clad heroine dancing in the snow. Unfortunately, it is not......

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

'All the pretty actresses made me jealous. Yash would pay them a lot of attention. Later, I got used to it because for Yash, his family was also very important.' 'Shah Rukh and I have a very good......

A Memorable Birthday For Lord Shardul

IMAGE: Birthday boy Shardul Thakur with the IPL Trophy. Photograph and Video: Kind courtesy Chennai Super Kings/Instagram   It was a memorable birthday for Shardul Thakur as he celebrated the......