We must not forget the Battle of Saragarhi

September 12 marked the 122th anniversary of one of the most incredible battles in Indian history.Ritwik Sharma looks back at how we remember the Battle of Saragarhi. Havildar Ishar Singh has been......

55 years ago: They fought to the last man for India

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.......

Anupam Kher is learning politics the hard way

'Kanhaiya Kumar and others of his ilk are now out on bail. But what about the NIT 'anti-nationals'?' asks Amulya Ganguli. Anupam Kher is learning politics the hard way. In his days of innocence......

Anupam Kher on Umar: Those on bail are not Olympic heroes

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who has been critical of Jawaharlal Nehru University students in wake of the sedition row, on Friday questioned how can one who "speaks ill" of the country be......

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama.Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.......

Is This Bollywood's Current Favourite?

Of late, Bollywood is showing a lot of interest in planes, the commercial and fighter varieties. And audiences seem to love it too! Crew, starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon, sees......

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

There have been relatively few war films made by Bollywood, perhaps because they are expensive and difficult to shoot. Also, invariably, there are accusations of inaccuracy, disrespect, jingoism,......

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma. Three siblings find their patriotic voice in 1971. But if you......

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

'He speaks his mind, takes stands, interacts on social media' 'His frankness can actually boost the brand' IMAGE: Virat Kohli’s success off the pitch is matched by his prowess on......

Why can't Sreesanth play for another country?

'None of us has the right to tell Sreesanth what to do with his career and it is childish to expect him to hold the torch of our bogus cricket patriotism,' says Aakar Patel. IMAGE: S Sreesanth......

Yogeshwar Dutt, the man who wrestles and tweets

In his most recent gesture, the champion wrestler refused dowry and took just 1 as shagun for his wedding IMAGE: Yogeshwar Dutt has emerged as a hero outside the wrestling mat too. Photograph: PTI......

I'm not making money from IPL: Modi

It's loud, brash -- and insanely popular. India's new cricket league has gripped the country and revolutionised the sport, with high profile international signings and a billion-dollar deal with......