'Maha Kumbh is not a hub of glamour and 5-star culture'

A section of the sadhus are unhappy with the chatter around viral sensations at the Maha Kumbh, saying they divert attention from what the festival is really about -- spirituality and faith of......

The Wonder World Of Indian English

Indian English is the only language that uses the expression 'non-veg' for meat, fish, and those who consume them. A fascinating extract from Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word......

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to......

'There Will Never Be Another Zakir Hussain'

'Zakir bhai always said, 'koi chala nahi jata hai', he believed even after death, you left something of yourself behind and he has left so much of himself behind.' IMAGE: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir......

'Don't Think I'll Discuss My Love Life Again'

'My health is allowing me to work harder compared to the previous two years.''I'm grateful for that.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha/Instagram After Citadel: Honey Bunny, Samantha is very,......

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father. I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.' IMAGE: Sanya Malhotra and Kanwaljit Singh in Mrs. Kanwaljit Singh, 73, had as many as......

'I've Received So Much Love'

'I always hope to find new stories, new characters, something I could challenge myself with.' IMAGE: Jaideep Ahlawat in Paatal Lok. The incredibly versatile Jaideep Ahlawat turns 44 on February 8,......

'Aise Toh Hona Hi Hai'

'When they took my name, I went numb.''Before I went on stage, my dress got caught in my shoe!''I said, stay calm.''Then I started walking and was like, okay, now think of what you're going to say,......

Don't get nervous: Kohli rubbishes retirement rumours

'As of now everything is fine. I still love playing the game.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli said he no longer aspires to achieve milestones, but he is playing cricket for the pure joy of it. Photograph:......

From boos to cheers: Hardik's '360 degree turnaround'

'For me, it has always been about never leaving the battlefield.' 'There have been phases in my career where my focus wasn't necessarily on winning but on surviving and holding my ground.' IMAGE:......

WPL: DC all set to deliver but face Matthews challenge

'We have got lots of energy within the group and as I said before we are really excited about the opportunity that we have given ourselves to go out there and play our best game.' IMAGE: Mi......

'Loving this from New India! No fear cricket'

'By God's grace, I was successful. I'm still 7 on 10, still more work to do.' SCORECARD   IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma gave India a quickfire start to their chase in the first T20I against England......

Here's the secret of Shami's success in ICC events

'I don't pay attention to the result. I pay attention to the present. And I always try to meet the situation that is in demand.' IMAGE: India pacer Mohammed Shami celebrates dismissing......