'I don't know if I became an actor, I was just trying to book jobs and survive.'
Francis Gomes, accused of confining his wife and two daughters for seven years at their house in Mumbai's suburban Vasai, has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, demanding that he be allowed to meet his family. Gomes, who is suffering from schizophrenia, has written a ten-page letter to Chavan and Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, requesting that he should be reunited with his wife and daughters.
'They are targeting us because we respect the law of the land, don't indulge in illegal or unlawful activities, are educated and literate enough to articulate the acts of injustice against us (the Muslim community).'
Zelda Pande recounts the specialness with which Diwali was celebrated in her home in Ranchi.
There's much to learn and love about the newest Kung Fu Panda movie and its fabulous, floundering, furry hero, feels Sukanya Verma.
Zombies, high society, avenging monkeys, reincarnation, twins, meteor strikes, you'll be spoiled for choice on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations:
For all the glitz and glamour, politically and socially aware emphasis on representation and support for Ukraine, the 94th Annual Academy Awards was largely a bore.
1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.
'It was love at first sight.'
Young New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said he was clueless if his name had any link with Rahul Dravid but he hopes to pick the brains of the India chief coach during the ongoing three-match T20I series in India.
'Before my scene with Amitabh Bachchan, my father asked me, "You are acting opposite Amitji. Are you scared?"' 'I foolishly said, "No. He is an actor and so am I. He will say his lines and I will say mine. Why should I be scared?".'
'They want us to win in every match, like in cricket.' 'It's so tough to play every tournament and win.'
'It was Dhanush's idea to have the meditation beats when we first see him as a character.' 'So giving him a flavour made him very unique.'
'Everything is possible if you are willing to give it your best shot.' 'And while you go about achieving your dreams, don't forget to care for our planet.'
'I've been getting offers to play someone who is sexy, hot and smart.'
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
'Today is about how spouses shit all over your childhood plans for an ideal marriage, or, in the very least, a marriage that wouldn't be anything like your parents'.'
Mira and Sasha's son is super adorable!
Russians win team Figure skating gold, Valieva first woman to land Games quads
Jim Sarb and Ishwak Singh are a force to reckon with and deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Mumbai teenager Aashi Hanspal is a rising star in motorsport.
'I was always told that one day your beauty will fade.' 'Hence, what's important is how you make people feel and how you treat them.' 'Are you kind? Do you have good intentions?' 'If that quality is there in you, no matter what you do or where you are in your life, people will always remember you.'
Bollywood is going through tough times as two beloved performers are unwell.
Images from the Monaco F1 GP on Sunday.
'I have to treat patients and there they don't like Indians.' 'The patients don't like me, they are not going to come to me, then what is the point of studying there?'
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
'ABCL was almost bankrupt, Amit's house was mortgaged...'
In #InstaStories, we show you a different side to Bollywood.
'The reaction to Cutting Chai has been, "I never thought you could do something like this!" and I like that.'
'To see India being recognized at a global level at a platform like this... 'I think it says a lot about where we are as a nation and the road ahead for us as a nation.'
Charanjit Singh, who captained the Indian team which won gold in the Olympics of 1964, died on Thursday
'Jail was very crowded, we were 56 people crammed together. All 56 of us had to use only one toilet'
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
Bollywood's mamas celebrated Mother's Day with lovely pictures of their young ones.
Bollywood stars celebrate the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi at their homes with their loved ones.
A former gymnast and a first-time Olympian, Polina Guryeva won silver in the -59kg class, weightlifting behind her idol, Taiwan's Kuo Hsing-Chun, who broke Olympic records in all three of the event's categories.
While she was keen not to take anything away from an impressive performance by Muguruza in Friday's match, Kenin said she had been hampered by a groin problem.
Two South Indian recipes to be served with rice.
