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Trolled for son's name, actor refuses to play Shivaji Maharaj on screen

Trolled over his son's name, 'Jehangir', noted Marathi actor Chinmay Mandlekar has announced he would not play the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as his family is being mentally harassed......

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

Devaswoms are meant to manage temples, not the faithful.Why didn't they simply stick to their set of responsibilities and execute it well and efficiently?, asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The Thrissur......

I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

'I think I have a better DNA than the Left' IMAGE: JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit. Photograph: ANI Photo With the appearance of rival political outfits, the Left in the Jawaharlal......

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral......

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'The people of Tamil Nadu, in particular Chennai, know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.' IMAGE: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian......

Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Consumer goods firms and auto companies are witnessing an upturn in rural demand, which had been lagging for most of FY24. Photograph: Niharika Kulkarni/Reuters Expectations of a bumper rabi crop......

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

With a gradual rise in temperature and the start of heatwave, FMCG and dairy firms selling cola-based fizz drinks, juices, mineral water, ice creams and milk-based beverages expect a spike in sales......

'Markets started building on NDA's win since Dec'

'Rather than taking a very short-term view on the markets, equity investing should be premised on longer term growth opportunities.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a......

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair.And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's......

'I want to be Lady Shah Rukh Khan'

'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.''I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.''I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and......

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.' IMAGE:......

Trying to find batting combination that does well for us: Fleming

IMAGE: CSK have been juggling their top three in the ongoing IPL season. Photograph: BCCI Chennai Super Kings are not looking for a "quick fix" to their issues in the batting department and head......

'He's repaying Rajasthan Royals for their belief in him'

IMAGE: Sandeep Sharma had gone unsold at the auction two years ago. RR signed him as a replacement for Prasidh Krishna and the 30-year-old is repaying the faith. Photograph: BCCI Impressed with......

Salt reckons KKR got rub of the green; technology always a good thing

IMAGE: Virat Kohli shows his frustration as he walks back after being caught and bowled by Harshit Rana after a controversial delivery. Photograph: BCCI It was a lucky call that Virat Kohli......

Gukesh wins Candidates, becomes youngest ever challenger for world title

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Maria Emelianova for FIDE/X India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto to become the youngest ever......

PIX: Sai Kishore spins Gujarat Titans past Punjab Kings

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Gujarat Titans spinner R Sai Kishore, who took four wickets, celebrates dismissing of......

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