'Why promote silly characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy?'

'Children should be brought up connected to our culture and should be introduced to characters from our mythologies.''What is this Baa Baa Black Sheep?'Nikita Puri makes sense of Mohandas Pai's......

Lessons from the Charlie Hebdo episode

'Where does one draw the line? At what point does your right to free speech cross the limit of civilised discourse and provoke me to take offence?' 'And if you have the right to offend, what about......

Cartoon row: Why our MPs don't get the joke

Since governance in this country is increasingly tyrannical, ruled by bans and censorships, and intolerant of any criticism, the parliamentary committee on textbooks is almost certain to pander to......

Benito Mussolini was 'MI5's agent in Italy'

Italy's wartime dictator Benito Mussolini, credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of Fascism, was actually British spy agency MI5's 'secret agent,' de-classified documents have......

'The start up scene in India is unbelievable'

'Over the next 10 years we expect more than 100,000 new start ups to come up and create more than $500 billion in value and 3.5 million to be employed in these start ups.''And these are the start......

Meet India Inc's sporty and adventurous bosses!

Fast cars, marathons, golfing and shooting - nothing stops these high-power tycoons from pursuing their passion. Image: Adventure is ingrained deep in the DNA of Gautam Singhania.    ......

Disney homes in on developers

For seven-year-old Bhavana, it was a dream come true. Her father had just explained that he was buying a house in a ‘Disney’ land, where she could live, play, study and swim along with......

For Mickey Mouse, mobile is serious business

Mickey Mouse is going mobile in India. The Walt Disney Company, among the world's largest media and entertainment firms, established by the eponymous co-creator of the iconic cartoon, is keen......

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations this week.   FarhanaWhere to watch?......

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar Review: Ranbir Sizzles, Shraddha Fizzles

Two seconds of Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai pack in more chemistry than two hours and 44 minutes of Ranbir and Shraddha's romance in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, feels Sukanya Verma.......

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"''I sorely miss that care and concern.' IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar with her......

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

'Today, as a film personality, he is bigger than Dharma Productions.''But he is still warm and loyal to his friends from school, college and work.' IMAGE: Karan Johar with Shah Rukh Khan.......

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

IMAGE: The PCB is ready to meet the Australian’s remuneration demands but wants him to spend maximum time in Pakistan. Photograph: Shane Watson/Instagram Former Australian all-rounder Shane......

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

IMAGE: Mickey Arthur believes Pakistan can win the World Cup with the brand of cricket they’re playing. Photograph: PCB/X Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur feels the "boys" of 2019......

Pakistan unleash 'slinger' Zaman Khan

IMAGE: Zaman Khan made his debut during Pakistan’s Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka. Photograph: PCB/X The endless chain of fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced over the years has......

U-19 WC: Sri Lanka, South Africa secure quarter-final spots

IMAGE: South Africa captain George Van Heerden celebrates his century against Ireland during the ICC Under-19 World Cup match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, on......

3rd ODI: Should India experiment or not after series win

Should persist with aggressive Ishan Kishan or give an opportunity to Sanju Samson? IMAGE: The Indians celebrate a wicket during the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Photograph: Dinuka......