BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

The BBC on Friday defended its controversial series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'rigorously researched' documentary that sought to highlight important issues, a day after the Indian......

BBC documentary: Sunak defends Modi, snubs Pak-origin MP

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has come out in defence of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi after a controversial BBC documentary claimed that the British government was aware about the......

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

Offering a "total apology" if his remarks on The Kashmir Files had been misinterpreted, Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid has said his aim was not to insult the Kashmiri Pandit community or those......

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

Unfazed by the widespread criticism of his comments against the Hindi film The Kashmir Files, Israeli director and IFFI international jury chair Nadav Lapid said he stands by his remarks as he......

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

The new BMW X3 Luxury Line is definitely a technologically superior car compared to its predecessor and is a lot savvier than I imagined, says P Tharyan. For is the first time, BMW has introduced......

iPhone 7 Plus is more than just a phone

A faster processor and dual-lens camera make it a winner, says Abhik Sen. I have got to admit I was never a fan of big-screen phones or phablets. Thus, I wasn't very convinced when Apple came out......

China - Prospects and paradoxes

No country has achieved a faster, deeper modern transformation than China, says former ambassador Kishan S Rana. That China is in the news is not novel. What is new is that rosy narratives of its......

Google's Street View? No, says India

  The Home Ministry has conveyed to Google that its plans to cover India through the Google Street View is rejected. India has rejected Google's plans to put Indian cities, tourists spots,......

Will Kartik Aaryan Make Pyaar Ka Punchnama 3?

'We don't want to lose out on its cult value by rushing into something just for the sake of making Part 3.' IMAGE: Abhishek Pathak with his fiance Shivaleeka Oberoi. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'He has insulted #KashmiriPandits'

'Depicting the genocide of 3 lakh #KashmiriHindus cannot be called vulgar.' Israeli film-maker Nadav Lapid, jury head of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), described The Kashmir......

'I am in my honeymoon phase again'

'I was told so often by people, "Please leave your brains at home".''And I would say, "I only have myself to offer. I can't dance like Madhuri Dixit or Shilpa Shetty. I can only come and act."'......

Is The Crown Fact or Fiction?

For the current generation, enchanted by the monarchy but unaware of its past, The Crown may well perform the role of a history textbook, notes Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE: Emma Corrin has been nominated......

Why Shami is missing from India's 'perfect playing XI'

'Shami will come into picture if they want to rotate Siraj.' IMAGE: Mohammed Shami, who is among the best in the business, might just have to keep warming the bench. Photograph: BCCI At times, the......

IAAF rejects 'corruption' claims against chief Coe

IMAGE: President of International Association of Athletics Federations Sebastian Coe. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters Athletics' governing body the IAAF has rejected claims by the BBC that its......