Rushdie lying, say book fair, literature meet organisers

Organisers of Kolkata Literary Meet and Kolkata Book Fair have denied British Indian novelist Salman Rushdie's statement on Friday that he was invited to be a part of the literary carnival and said......

How 'Harijans' Celebrated August 15, 1947

It was a unique celebration; there is no other instance where Harijans were feted to celebrate India's Independence, reports Prakash Bhandari. Photograph: Fox Photos/Getty Images Mohandas......

Special prayers at Mother House on St Teresa's birth anniversary

Special prayers were held at the Mother House in Kolkata, the global headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, on the 110th birth anniversary of St Teresa of Calcutta but entry of visitors was......

Is the BJP inching closer to Bengal?

'With sufficient gaps between polling dates, the BJP will have time to convert the 'fence-sitter' votes,' observes Payal Mohanka. IMAGE: Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses an......

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari......

'Working in Anniyan was a dream come true'

Ravi Varman is the only cinematographer from India to have won an international award. Hereceived the best cinematography award at the 23rd International Film Festival in France for......

On the sets of 15, Park Avenue

Sometimes, the sun shines into life through the unlikeliest of windows. The office called and advised me to carry warm clothes, a surprising request considering the Mumbai-centric work profile.......

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

'In India we have a lot of superstar worship.''If we lose a match, but Tendulkar hits a century people are happy that their star did not let them down.''This should change. People should support......

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

IMAGE: Indian cricket legend Bishan Singh Bedi, former Pakistani cricketers Intikhab Alam and Shafqat Rana along with their families at the Gurudwara in Kartarpur on Wednesday. Photograph: Bishan......