It's raining birthdays on social media!
From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.
The Chennai government is refusing to host the Asian Athletics Championships in July in protest against Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes that targeted Tamil Tiger rebels.
Just how did Bollywood welcome the New Year? What were their first thoughts and wishes of the year? We peek into their social media feeds, and bring you the answer.
A weekend in Bollywood's life.
Look who we spotted at the Flushing Meadows this year.
'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'
Two eyewitnesses have supported allegations that the Sri Lankan army executed two Tamil Tiger rebel leaders after they surrendered the island's civil war in 2009.
They are having a great time at the island.
'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'
Sukanya Verma looks at all the AKs Bachchan has worked with.
Will we see a Baahubali kind of blockbuster this year?
Joginder Tuteja lists those who are expected to score big with their Bollywood debuts in the months to come.
In the career spanning half a century, the actor featured in many critically-acclaimed and commercial blockbusters such as The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Murder on the Orient Express and The Rock.
Exactly a year after becoming a father for the first time, Tommy Fleetwood made his Ryder Cup debut look like child's play as he posted two vital points alongside British Open champion Francesco Molinari at Le Golf National on Friday.
'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.'
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at just how good this month is for Bollywood.
Stars lead a busy life and travel the world frequently -- either for work or pleasure.
Present were several young things the movie mogul may feature in coming attractions.
Cornered Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief V Prabhakaran, who is still holed up in a small strip of land in embattled north, may flee from the island using a submarine, a top Sri Lankan army official said on Friday."Prabhakaran, who is present in the no-fire zone along with his son Charles Anthony, Tigers' intelligence chief Pottu Amman and Sea Tiger chief Soosai, might have retained a submarine to escape from the island," said an army official.
'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'
'As his close associate Som Pal told me, "Mandal was never V P Singh's brainchild. It was a Janata Party commitment he inherited".' 'He would have done it anyway at some point, but the specific timing of his decision was dictated entirely by political exigency -- his government was threatened.' 'It also turned out to be a game changer in Indian politics.'
There are as many as three films and a Web series premiering on October 2.
Khan said shooting an animal in self-defence was not an offence according to section 11(2) of the Wildlife Protection Act.
'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'
'The year started with Tiger's birthday. And we had a wonderful cricket match on the occasion... Now the year ends with the birth of Kareena and Saif's child.' Sharmila Tagore on being Taimur Ali Khan's grandmother and why 24 hours in a day are not enough during this phase of her life.
His great grandfather played Test cricket for both England and India. His grandfather was arguably the most charismatic captain India has had.
We don't have *that* answer, but here's who is queuing up at the altar!
A recent inquiry report by the Geneva-headquartered Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has cast serious aspersions on the claims of the Sri Lankan government over alleged war crimes duirng the conflict with the LTTE. Vicky Nanjappa reports.
Another week and a spate of OTT shows and movies to watch. Here's what Sukanya Verma recommends.
Bollywood says goodbye to Shashi Kapoor.
Everyone wants to show Salman their support.
Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.
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