'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.'Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the......

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

With the new Parliament building set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there was no let-up in the war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Friday over......

What is 'Sengol', a sceptre to be installed in new Parliament

'Sengol', a historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu, which was given by the British to first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to represent the transfer of power and was kept in a museum in Allahabad will......

International idol smuggler Subhash Kapoor, aides convicted, get 10 years in jail

A trial court in Tamil Nadu's Kumbakonam on Tuesday convicted international antique dealer Subhash Chandra Kapoor and five of his accomplices to 10 years imprisonment in the Udayarpalayam burglary......

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

These homes offer services that help lead a smooth retired life. They can be bought, leased or taken on a pure rental basis.   Dr Sharad Apte, in his early 80s and a Mumbai resident, decided......

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

India's foremost architect and town planner was renowned as much for his 'breathing' spaces as for his irascible personality Obituaries can be hagiographic, at least in the immediate aftermath of......

Chennai among top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2015

Image: Kathipara Junction, Chennai. Photograph, courtesy: Pratik Gupte/Wikimedia Commons Chennai has been named among the top 10 cities to visit this year by a leading global travel guide with the......

Obama effect: ICAR plans agri campaign

Encouraged by US President Barack Obama's appreciation of its innovations in the field of agriculture, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plans to launch a campaign to popularise......

Where Rajinikanth Lives In Chennai

For those who want a chance to take a closer look at some of India's Cinema Greats, the AVM Heritage Museum in Vadapalani, Chennai, is a good place to start. Besides housing some of Rajinikanth's......

Where Do Rajinikanth's Movie Props Go?

Have you ever wondered what happened to that beautiful palanquin that Rajinikanth jumped out from in the Vaaji Vaaji song in Sivaji? Or what became of superstar MGR's car? Well, they have found......

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'   IMAGE: 'There was never a moment when......

'In India, nobody has told a story like this'

'The Second World War is the biggest event that happened in the recent history. Not many know that 25 lakh Indian soldiers fought in it. So there are 25 lakh stories.' Telugu director Krish......

'Kalaignar Karunanidhi stand' inaugurated at Chidambaram stadium

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin along with Mahendra Singh Dhoni and former BCCI president Narayanswami Srinivasan inaugurates the 'Kalaignar Karunanidhi stand' at the M A Chidambaram......

Challenging time for Smith the captain, says Clarke

'It's high time that Australia make a comeback. I think this is the match (2nd ODI in Kolkata) that will decide the course of the series.' IMAGE: Australia captain Steve Smith reacts. Photograph:......

Out of Federer's shadow, Wawrinka scripts own legacy

For someone who lost nine of his first 13 finals, Stanislas Wawrinka has turned failure to success, winning his last six, and that includes his three biggest titles – the Australian Open and......

Do not underestimate India after Test loss, warns Hussey

India are a completely different outfit in limited-overs Virat Kohli talks to India's Director of Cricket, Ravi Shastri. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Former Australia batsman Michael......

Barcelona win Champions League

The dream Champions League final did not materialise as Manchester United showed rare stage fright and Barcelona won without having to produce a stellar performance. All the talk had been of the......