Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday, an event attended by several National Democratic Alliance leaders including Union ministers and chief......

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

Exigencies of electoral politics and individual ambitions often stoke family feuds and sibling rivalries. IMAGE: Supriya Sule, Nationalist Congress Party founder Sharad Pawar's daughter, with her......

All is not well in Amethi: Villagers threaten poll boycott over bad roads

In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, local people have put up a banner saying "no road, no vote" outside their village in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi, drawing attention to their problems.......

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, megastar Konidela Chiranjeevi, famous actor of yesteryears Vyjayantimala Bali are among personalities who have been honoured with Padma Vibhushan in the......

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

While the nepotism debate is eternal, there are all kinds of star kid debuts in Bollywood. Prithviraj Kapoor had little to do with his son Raj Kapoor's debut except to pass on his artistic genes.......

'Aamir's heart bleeds for the people of India'

'Aamir is deeply patriotic and cares for the country.' Among those who know Aamir Khan really well is his Rang De Basanti Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. They may have done just this film......

Vidya Watches A Movie With...

Singer Rekha Bhardwaj and Composer-Director Vishal Bhardwaj hosted a screening for Kuttey, a film that marks their son Aasmaan Bhardwaj's directorial debut. The film gets an A already for its......

10 TERRIFIC Ensemble Movies

When actors and characters of various skills and styles combine under a keen director's supervision, ensemble casts unfold like a treat before the cinephile. Think Padosan, Kalyug, Mandi, Jaane......

Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna

Photograph: Kind Courtesy rashtrapatibhvn/Twitter.com Table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal was on Wednesday bestowed with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting......

TT legend Anchata Kamal to get Khel Ratna

IMAGE: Achanta Sharath Kamal is the sole recipient of this year's Khel Ratna. Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images Table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal will receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel......

Milkha Singh's energy will always be with us: Farhan

'His story speaks to everyone because it's such a universal message that you need belief in yourself first to succeed.' IMAGE: Farhan Akhtar and girlfriend Shibani Dandekar with Milkha Singh.......

'Before I leave this world, I want one Indian to get that medal'

IMAGE: Milkha Singh lights the lamp as Farhan Akhtar, who played Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhag, and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film's director (partly seen next to Farhan), watch.......

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

Manu in focus, Heena and Kumar also in fray as shooters eye glory IMAGE: Manu Bhaker is one of the youngest ever to win a senior World Cup gold medals for India. Photograph: ISSF/Twitter. The......