Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
One can only sincerely wish the Dalai Lama a very long life at the service of world peace. His presence is much required today on the planet, notes Claude Arpi, who has known His Holiness for more than half a century.
Did Jaideep Ahlawat's answer give Saif Ali Khan something to worry about? :)
Film folk got together in a musical night, celebrating Hai Junoon, an OTT show that will premiere on May 16 on JioHotstar.
From the grounds of the Ram Janmabhoomi, the Rampath, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from the celebrations.
The warm hospitality, extended to the Pakistan cricketer, didn't go well with a large number of netizens and right wing supporters.
Housefull 5 is the most idiotic thing I've watched this year so far, asserts Sukanya Verma.
All the 12 cabin crew members, including two pilots, on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight were killed in the Ahmedabad air crash on Thursday.
At a time when India is banning all things Pakistan, thanks to the recent war-like situation between the two countries, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut is encouraging Pakistani music.
Following their thrilling T20 World Cup victory, the Indian cricket team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a celebratory breakfast meeting.
Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.
Re-watching 1967's Jewel Thief evokes the joy of cinema, with its perfect blend of thrill, suspense, romance and music. A film like that can never be remade or be tampered with in any way, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Seventeen villages nestled among nearly inaccessible mountains and dense forests in Naxal-hit Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district of Chhattisgarh have got electricity from the supply grid for the first time, officials said on Friday.
The gangster saga Nayakan not only earned Mani Ratnam's reputation as a great director, the dubbed version of the film also did well in Mumbai, so much so that Feroz Khan's Hindi remake, Dayavan, starring Vinod Khanna, could not compare, recalls Deepa Gahlot.
India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.
Buddhist Lamas from Bhutan perform the Zhanag or Black Hat dance, one of the sacred cham dances which is done without a mask, during the annual puja at the Bhutan temple in Bodhgaya.
Video footage showed several Real players dancing and making gestures towards the Atletico supporters, who responded by throwing objects from the stands.
'What is fascinating about Aamir sir is that the audience in him is still alive and throbbing.' 'He still cries. He still laughs.'
The show was held to celebrate 18 years of the Indian Premier League.
'As you gain experience, you realise that none of this is personal.' 'The failures actually teach you bigger and better lessons.'
Janhvi Kapoor celebrates four years of her film Roohi and her dance number Nadiyon Par in the film.
A widely circulated video captured Mukesh showcasing his dancing flair during the pre-wedding ceremony, where he danced to a popular Bhojpuri song.
Remo D'Souza returns to direction after his heart attack in December 2020 with a film whose title sounds apt: Be Happy.
Diana Khan's style often speaks louder than words.
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.
'Listen to the voice in your head and keep your inner sanctum safe.'
RJD president Lalu Prasad has expelled his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party for six years for "irresponsible behavior" and snapped all family ties with him. The decision comes after a viral Facebook post claimed that Yadav, a former Bihar minister, was "in a relationship" with a young woman.
Notably, the case was registered 19 days after the Madhya Pradesh high court ordered the police to dispose of the woman's complaint within 90 days after she alleged inaction by the police.
India thrash Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U19 C'ship opener
The Kapoors came together to party at Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani's mehendi ceremony on Wednesday.
'Only those who live through these situations understand the true cost of war.'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has promised to revamp the party in Gujarat, vowing to defeat the BJP in the state. He acknowledged that Congress cadres are "demoralised" due to the party's long absence from power, but expressed confidence in their ability to defeat the BJP. Gandhi outlined a plan to strengthen district units, empower local leaders, and identify and remove inactive or "BJP-friendly" party members. He also emphasized the need to promote active grassroots workers and ensure a connection between the party organization and election candidates. He vowed to hold senior leaders accountable for their performance and promised to create a corpus fund for district units.
Three decades and seven films after the first blockbuster Mission: Impossible film in 1996, Tom Cruise, now 62, returns with yet another installment in the franchise, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
Kohli displayed perfect co-ordination dancing to the popular Bollywood number Mundiyan from Baaghi 2.
Khushi Kapoor takes us behind the scenes of her Netflix movie, Nadaniyaan, to give us some glimpses into her life on set.
Horse riding, bharatnatyam and skating on Manu's mind during break from shooting
'Those were not kind days for a woman with a break-up. The world has changed; today, nobody cares.'
Shilpa Shetty commanded the Lakme Fashion Week runway as Designer Mohammed Mazhar's showstopper.
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