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An Indian legend you probably don't know about

In a corner of Kolkata lived a man who made Latin American music cool before urban India became hip to salsa.Sumit Bhattacharya remembers Monojit Datta, ace percussionist, guru and unknown legend.......

Dancing alone at the Carnival

The Rio carnival is really not about 'what you see, but how you feel,' a German friend had told me. Trust the Germans to come up with wisdom of that order. Brazilians don't say such things. So, now......

The CBI effect: Maya moves closer to Madam

BSP boss Mayawati is determined not to go to jail. And she is willing to do anything to keep the CBI off her trail in the multi-crore Taj corridor scandal.It was fear of the CBI that made her play......

Calling all graduates

A Business Standard undercover team finds out how the business process outsourcing industry goes about hiring in the hundreds.India was once famous for being the land of unemployed graduates.You......

The Cult of Brand Rajinikanth

It's only fitting that veteran actor Rajinikanth, whose stardom has transcended regions, generations and time, and is arguably the most unprecendented success story in Indian films,......

Review: Zindagi Na Milegi... music is delightful

Sukanya Verma says Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's music is spirited enough to make a connect. Post YOUR reviews here!It's a self-explanatory title.Most of us are so preoccupied with realising dreams,......

Rajni's Sivaji appears in Chennai

For millions of Rajnikanth fans, the long wait is over. It was at the fag end of 2005 that director Shankar started shooting for Sivaji. Finally, Sivaji is ready to hit the screens.The......

Why IPL chief won't allow Indian players in overseas T20 leagues

'The IPL will be much bigger than what it is and will be the number one sports league in the world.' IMAGE: Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya celebrates after winning IPL 2022. Photograph: BCCI......

PHOTOS: Moments that stood out at the Rio Olympics!

The curtains came down on a successful Rio Olympic Games on Sunday. They were 18 days of quality sports action, peppered with a dash of romance and gestures showing true Olympic Spirit. Here is a......

Opening Ceremony: Vanderlei de Lima lights cauldron; Gisele steals the show

IMAGE: Brazilian top model Gisele Bundchen takes part in the opening ceremony. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters. Brazil unfurled a vast canvas celebrating its rainforest and the creative energy......

PHOTOS: Rio kicks off Games with ode to forests, favelas and funk

IMAGE: Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Pawel Kopczynski Brazil unfurled a vast canvas celebrating its......

PIX: Indians upbeat at welcome ceremony in Rio

IMAGE: Indian contingent at the formal Welcome Ceremony. Photograph: Twitter. A short display of Brazilian culture, including their music and dance, greeted the Indian contingent at the formal......

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