Kanhaiya, Jignesh: Heroes of Our Times

Saeed Mirza on two young men who have broken barriers and emerged as beacons for a New India.   IMAGE: Jignesh Mevani and Kanhaiya Kumar protest against the Modi government earlier this year.......

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special......

Award wapasi continues: Kundan Shah, 23 others return National Awards

Another 24 filmmakers including Kundan Shah of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro fame and Saeed Mirza and writer Arundhati Roy on Thursday returned their National Awards over "growing intolerance", voicing......

The Incredible Loneliness of Rana Ayyub

Journalist Rana Ayyub refuses to allow our collective memories to fade.That, says the celebrated film-maker Saeed Mirza, is why he cannot stop worrying about her.An exclusive excerpt from Memory In......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

Saeed Mirza writes book on parents

Saeed Mirza's first book is a multi-layered reflection on the forces acting on the world today, and the importance of looking back. Filmmaker-scriptwriter Saeed Mirza is speaking with a friend......

Shruti Is Happy Only When...

Kapil's selfie with Trisha... Hina's thought for the day... Kartik's pensive mood... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shruti Haasan/Instagram 'I’m only happy when it rains!!!!!!!!!!! last day in......

The Common Man Who Became A Star

'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.''He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.''He wanted a natural, who looked like a......

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Dubai witnessed a historic moment in the world of chess as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League officially opened with a dazzling ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Chess enthusiasts,......

Spotted: Cesc Fabregas in Dubai

Reader Kevin Fernandes sent us this photograph from Dubai. 'It was a great experience meeting Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas at the Emirates HQ in Dubai,' writes Kevin. Thank you, Kevin, for......

Spotted: Nico Rosberg in Malaysia

Reader Narasimhan S L sent us these pictures from Sepang, Malaysia. 'Gokul and I were in Malaysia to watch the 2009 Sepang F1 race. We spotted Nico Rosberg of AT & T Williams at the airport the......

Sania's family slams media over Shoaib's exclusion

The media report alleging that Shoaib Malik was left out of the Pakistan cricket team for roaming around London with wife Sania Mirza at the cost of practice sessions has left the family of the......

'Malik out of 1st Test because of lack of form'

Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed has dismissed reports that Shoaib Malik was not considered for the first Test against Australia on disciplinary grounds and said the former captain was dropped......