Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony kicks off with 'Kolam'

Kolam, a traditional Indian art form of drawing geometric patterns on the floors as a sign of welcome, was part of the virtual kick-off ceremony of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and......

New York cabbie stabbed for being Muslim

A Muslim cab driver was stabbed several times by a New York man after being asked "are you Muslim," according to New York City cops, who arrested 21-year-old Michael Enright on Tuesday. Ahmed H......

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

'When I realised that I was to take the pictures of Pandit Nehru, I was very nervous and scared.' IMAGE: Then prime minister Indira Gandhi flanked by then Congress chief minister K Karunakaran,......

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

Alkazi, who was the longest serving director of the National School of Drama, tutored acting greats such as Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri.   IMAGE: Ebrahim Alkazi. Photograph: Wikimedia......

Boom time for Indian animation

Indian animation and gaming training institutes are gearing to scale up their businesses and open up new avenues for professionals who are passionate about animation and gaming technologies.......

Cabinet approves changes in child labour law

Government on Wednesday gave its nod to a proposal allowing children below 14 years of age to work only in family enterprises or entertainment industry with certain conditions while completely......

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'Sukanya Verma mourns the movie legend. IMAGE: Shabana......

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are......

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

One of the most ornamental things about art can be one of its biggest asset too. Audrey Hepburn's iconic style in Breakfast At Tiffany's hasn't lessened the movie's impact in any way. If anything,......

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Being disciplined is also very important.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia receives her Grand Prix award from actor Viola Davis at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, May 25, 2024. Photograph: Reuters Payal......

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.' IMAGE: Jozef Zachariah walks out with football superstar Kylian Mbappe at......