'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast. Illustration: Dominic......

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

The defence budget was on Thursday increased to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 in a modest hike of 4.72 per cent from last year's allocation of Rs 5.25 lakh crore amid India's continuing border row......

India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade

India celebrated its 75th Republic Day on Friday with a grand display of 'Nari Shakti', rich cultural heritage and military might comprising missiles, warplanes, surveillance gadgets and lethal......

R-Day: 265 women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

Exhibiting the prowess of 'Nari Shakti', 265 women on motorcycles performed various stunts to showcase bravery, valour and determination during the 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Friday.......

Who Is Disha With In Italy?

Raveena's positive attitude... Shanaya enjoys the sunset... Adah has a question... Photograph: Kind courtesy Disha Patani/Instagram Disha Patani shares a selfie from the sets of Kalki 2898 AD from......

Will These South Movies Be Blockbusters?

2023 was not a great year for southern movies trying to make a mark on a pan India level. The only film that managed some sort of business was Prabhas' Salaar. Will these 2024 releases -- bookended......

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.   Ankur (1974)Where to watch? YouTube Many film buffs,......

Is Sobhita Dhulipala Dating Naga Chaitanya?

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Link-up rumours between Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya have gotten stronger, as netizens have started reading deeper into their social media posts.......

'Emotional' Green on dealing with kidney disease

IMAGE: The 24-year-old Cameron Green acknowledged the nagging emotional feeling can weigh on his mind even during a match. Photograph: BCCI Playing in the IPL has offered Cameron Green a unique......

Sai Praneeth retires from international badminton

IMAGE: Sai Praneeth dropped the curtains on an illustrious career. Photograph: Leonhard Foeger/Reuters World Championships bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth on Monday announced his retirement from......

Asia Cup: Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in must-win Super-4 match

IMAGE: Following their crushing defeat at the hands of Pakistan, Bangladesh will look to keep their campaign alive when they take on Sri Lanka. Photographs: Asian Cricket Council/X Survival......

Is Shaheen Afridi the new Mohammad Amir?

Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC T20 World Cup Former captain Salman Butt feels the Asia Cup encounter against India on Saturday is tilted slightly towards Pakistan owing to non-cricket reasons. The......

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

IMAGE: India captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistan captain Babar Azam will lead their teams at the Asia Cup where the India-Pakistan games will once again be the toast of the tournament. Photograph:......