'Naidu Will Give BJP Run For Its Money'

'The Opposition parties will continue to woo Chandrababu Naidu even though he has said he will support the BJP.' IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra D Modi and Telugu Desam Party......

Why Naveen Babu Lost Odisha

'The tide started to turn against the BJD when V K Pandian toured the districts gathering people's grievances last year.' IMAGE: Outgoing Odisha CM and Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik submits......

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Rangeela's presence in the fray could have been trifle uncomfortable for Modi.He may not have posed an electoral challenge to the prime minister, but Rangeela's public meetings could have seen......

A Tale Of Two Poorams

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The materials used on caparisoned......

'Brahmastra has become that film that has given a feeling of hope'

'Movie-goers will thrive if you give them what they want.' IMAGE: Ayan Mukerji, left, with his lead actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar At a time when luring the......

TOURING Rajasthan Through Bollywood's Eyes

Rajasthan's royal architecture and striking landscapes are a hot favourite among tourists and film-makers. Its majestic beauty and history has coloured many a movies and their visuals to......

The BEST International Films of 2021

2021 may go down in the history of world cinema as having produced the largest number of good quality films from across the world. What is remarkable is that practically all of these films were......

Looking at Bollywood's religious side

Bollywood is a fairly religious lot. Whether to seek blessings for an upcoming release or personal happiness, often one catches glimpses of celebrity trips to places of worship in different parts......

PIX: Tokyo Olympics torch lit behind closed doors

The ceremony was the first since 1984 to be held without spectators on the grassy slopes of the stadium, and only a few dozen accredited officials were allowed to watch the lighting at the nearby......

Soccer Extras: Saudi players visit Jerusalem; Neymar out for 4 weeks

IMAGE: Saudi Arabia's national soccer team members pose in front of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Photograph: Sinan Abu Mayzer/Reuters Players from Saudi Arabia’s national soccer team......