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Want a J-K where violence is history, stand by statehood promise: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his government has made a "solemn promise" for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and will stand by it, adding the Centre was working very hard to......

Carnatic musicians boycott Madras Academy event over Award to TM Krishna

Several Carnatic musicians have pulled out of Madras Music Academy's annual December conference to protest the Sangita Kalanidhi award to classical vocalist T M Krishna, who they allege has......

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Here are the winning entries: A Colourful Dream by Bibek Kunwar I took this in a felt......

Ram Lalla statue with Brahmos on UP's R-Day tableau

An artistic image of Ram Lalla whose new idol was recently consecrated at a grand temple in Ayodhya is the showpiece of Uttar Pradesh's tableau in this year's Republic Day parade in New Delhi.......

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Joyous Ram devotees and members of the Indian diaspora around the world came together, including at the iconic Times Square in New York, for prayers, car rallies, cultural and other religious......

India's gold demand up 8% in Q4 despite high price

India's gold demand rose 8 per cent annually to 136.6 tonne in the March quarter helped by a strong economic environment despite prices touching historic highs, according to the World Gold Council.......

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.' IMAGE: Boys with their faces painted in silver during Holi celebrations in......

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.''It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.''You are good human......

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.''That's how all normal humans would react, or they stay silent.''Our violence is our silence. So in this......

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

All India Rank achieves a fine balance of authenticity and sensitivity in the fine portrayals of its young actors and old, points out Sukanya Verma. I first saw Varun Grover's All India Rank at......

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.''If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?''What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'......

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

IMAGE: Curtains dropped on another successful edition of the multi-nation extravaganza. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters The curtains were brought down on a memorable Asian Games with the......

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

IMAGE: Ronaldinho said he will be gifting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee a jersey and learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly. Photograph: Ronaldinho/Facebook Brazilian World Cup winner......

Who's Raina Taking A Ride With?

IMAGE: Suresh Raina with Repsol Honda rider Marc Marquez at the Buddha International Circuit in Noida. Photograph: Marc Marquez/Instagram Retired cricketer Suresh Raina enjoyed a ride......

How Nita Ambani created a champion team!

Photograph: Kind Courtesy MI New York/Twitter Mumbai Indians New York showcased a series of enthralling performances, ultimately securing a momentous victory in the inaugural edition of Major......

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues." IMAGE:......

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