Cinema Paradise's Sandai, starring Sundar C and Nadia, is a complete, illogical and fun entertainer that sells old wine in a new bottle. Just leave logic and reason behind before settling for this age-old mother-in-law/son-in-law battle movies on the lines of Poova Thalaiya and Mappillai.
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Ancient temples are a huge part of our cultural and architectural heritage. Here we present some of the photographs readers sent in of the temples they visited.
Led by a team of scientists of Indian-origin, NASA's Curiosity rover has found new evidence of water on Mars, indicating that the planet most like Earth in the solar system was suitable for microbial life.
Scientists believe the unique geological locations where they are situated makes them worthy of veneration.
Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.
'We have not been able to use the potential of our location in the region and the world and our strength as a nation and an economy to establish an EU-like structure in South Asia,' points out Aakar Patel.
Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is nominated for a Grammy Award in the Traditional World Music category for his album Ancient Sounds. He talks about what the award means to him.
South Korea's First Lady Kim Yoon-ok's descendants had royal origin in Ayodhya. Kim, wife of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, is a descendant of one of royal families in Ayodhya dating back two thousand years, The Korea Times has reported quoting the presidential office.
A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.
Pakistan-born Canadian writer Tarek Fatah on Saturday said the Modi government's decision to demonetise 500 and 1000 rupee currency notes has hit Pakistan-sponsored terror activities against India and flow of counterfeit currency has been terminated.
Raphael Samuel has invited much ridicule and abuse, as well as bits of admiration, on social media, reports Ritwik Sharma.
Eliud Kipchoge's story is unusual because when he came into competitive running it was not in the marathon. Fortunately for himself and the rest of us, he then turned to the marathon. Aakar Patel salutes the great runner's incomparable spirit.
India's largest companies are making inroads into one of the country's most ancient businesses - the purchase of gold by the nation's hundreds of millions of women for weddings, festivals and savings.
Meet 28 year-old Dusyant Sridhar who is a techie by day and an Upanyasakar after work, giving discourses on ancient scriptures.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that the city has been recognised as a World Heritage Site.
'The idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' only emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.' 'The context at that time was the clear British attempt at 'divide and rule' between Hindus and Muslims and within Hindus on caste lines,' argues military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
It is time the current leaders who swear by 'cultural nationalism', that is religion neutral, assert that Bharatiyata is at the core of our nationalism and India was never a 'Hindu Rashtra', argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.
While the DMK fears that the Congress with its poor strike rate will pull it down in the 2021 state elections, like it did five years ago, the ruling AIADMK is worried that the BJP may ultimately do a Bihar on it, relegating it to second place in Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said ties between India and Mongolia are not driven by competition against others but it is a relationship of immeasurable positive energy that comes from their spiritual links and shared ideals.
The fascination for the skies and what lies beyond has fathered an expansive stockpile of astronomical myths and legends and in India, also an elaborate astrological system, notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.
Director Gunasekhar deserves applause for his attempt to capture history on screen, but the melodramatic screenplay, never-ending battle scenes and highly exaggerated performances give an unreal quality to this real-life account.
Readers share the best clicks from their travels.
'After the trailer was out, people felt it did not look like ancient India, but how much you do know about Mohenjo Daro? We have found certain coins and objects like a dancing girl, a bearded man... it is difficult to create a world based that only. There are certain things that you have to imagine.' Mohenjo Daro actor Nitish Bhardwaj defends his film.
'The Vatican should take them to court for blasphemy and using a crucifix as a sex ornament,' says designer Wendell Rodricks.
They landed at their destination in the midst of a typhoon warning!
Don't settle for an ordinary babymoon. Get inspired by these six celeb-inspired destinations to visit before your due date.
A glimpse of the 854 (Rs 77,400)-a-night safari where the British royal's love blossomed with the American star.
Timely diagnosis with the right exercises and diet can help you fight knee pain, suggests Dr Rahul Bade.
A method that can help college students implement resolutions they will be making for the New Year tonight.
Inclusion has never been a straight road and stories from ancient cultures show it has always been a struggle to accord equal status to all genders and species, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.
'India's preference today seems to be to exploit the deepening chill in relations with China to breathe new life into its meandering partnership with the US,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
If the PM gives the historic opportunity of laying the foundation stone of the Ram temple to a Dalit girl, it will send a transformational message to the Dalits in India and will give them a sense of belongingness, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.
Milk, turmeric, millet and nuts are important source of nutrients for your body, says Ritika Samaddar.
For the first time in its history, Cirque du Soleil is premiering a new show, Bazzar, outside Canada -- first in Mumbai and then Delhi.
The decision to introduce vastu shastra as a part of the architecture curriculum at IIT-Kharagpur has polarised architects in the country. Nikita Puri reports.
Pranav Pandya, head and mentor, All World Gayatri Pariwar, says he's not inclined to accept
Riding solo from the Arctic to the Andes exposed him to a variety of people and cultures while allowing him to connect with himself, Dhruv Bogra tells Amrita Singh.
A cold snap in Europe and parts of America has caused chaos and crippled the lives of thousands. There have been over 20 weather-related deaths across Europe -- with snow continuing to fall across the continent. In America, Washington was blanketed in white after the US capital was hit by its first snow of the year. Here are glimpses from the snow bomb.
