'We want to be a nation at par with the best internationally.' 'But why is it in theatre we continue to have such low standards?'
A little charm from the debuting actors and Notebook would actually be worthy of note.
On Nooyi, who is now in her 10th year as CEO, Fortune said, she "shows no signs of slowing down"
Tamil film Idhu Enna Maayam is saved by its light, situational humour, says S Saraswathi.
'Rishi Kapoor was a complete original.' 'He dazzled the screen and stayed a livewire off it as well,' remembers Sukanya Verma.
Every year, Mehrangarh Fort comes alive with folk music from across the world. The author soaks in the lilting melodies of Jodhpur RIFF.
It is learnt that the SNLTR is also working on Bangla classics.
'I was brought up in a Brahmin Hindu family. I was brought up in places where the majority was Muslim, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. There was a mosque next to my house, but I never saw communal tension.' 'I am not worried. This country's religious roots are very strong. They know how to take care of themselves.'
Vanakkam Chennai is a sweet love story with some great music and good performances.
A Ganesh Nadar wonders what Kamal Hassan hopes to achieve with this film.
'He DMed me. So millennial of us! He DMed me on Twitter, saying: "I've heard we should connect and uh... I've heard from common friends that we should meet. What do you think about that?" I was like, "just text me".'
Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.
Thanga Meenkal is a heartwarming story told brilliantly with a simplicity and honesty that is seen so rarely in films these days.
It's obviously not the Kumbh Mela.
Saluting the late music composers most memorable film songs.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'The film released when I was in Class 8. Most of the characters in it inspired me' says Sarvesh Mehtani.
Take a look at the nominees!
'Luka Chuppi is my Hum Aapke Hai... Koun! type of film.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).
Favourite movie homes, comparing Amitabh-Shashi's beds in Kabhi Kabhie and discovering the truth about Salman Khan's 1990s chartbuster... All in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.
Long before she became a political legend, there was Jayalalitha, the actress.
After being part of a Bollywood film and music video, former Australia cricketer Brett Lee is all set to become a full-time actor in an Indo-Australian romantic comedy, aptly titled 'UnIndian'.
Aaha Kalyanam is a refreshing romantic comedy, writes S Saraswathi.
Sukanya Verma tells you everything you need to know about the Oscars.
The 89th Annual Academy awards saw some touching speeches. Here's a look at some of the best ones.
Confidence Uwazuruike came to Mumbai a few weeks ago to cover the Great Indian Election Tamasha. On this wishlist was to see Priyanka in flesh and blood. His wish came true this week, but not quite in the way he wanted it to be.
'We have been taking risks with every film.' 'We made a comedy with zombies!' 'Then we made Saif Ali Khan a Russian character with blond hair!'
Do we really need to wait for a special day to be reminded of our country's rich heritage and culture, asks author and management guru Virender Kapoor.
Here's a closer look at Farah Khan's latest movie.
Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.
That makes winning the National Award for Arjun Rampal even more special...
The hits and misses of the week.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.
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More than two decades after Michael Jackson wowed us all with Thriller and Bad, his iconic dance moves continue to inspire Bollywood's best dancers.
To those who feel that Dhadak doesn't measure up to Sairat, Kshamaya Daniel, 19, has one piece of advice: We're talking about wine here, not scotch.
There is something about Anurag Kashyap that puts the cinema watchdogs on alert, says Veenu Sandhu.
People from all walks of life and political inclinations, budding and aspiring poets and lyricists, looked at Vaali for inspiration, writes N Sathiya Moorthy.
