We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
Delhi-based Shubham Chakraborty, 32, a management graduate from XLRI, Jamshedpur, tells us how he fought anxiety and stress due to poor workplace management.
Paswan said he was willing to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly polls as an NDA partner "if the BJP so desires", and made light of estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras' recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The actor has used the platform to make a few revelations about his personal life. Namrata Thakker lists them out.
'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.
Indian cricket is set to embark on a new era under new T20 captain Suryakumar Kumar and new head coach Gautam Gambhir.
'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.' 'Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.' 'Shammi Kapoor and I began on an icy note during Raajkumar, but once the cold vibes thawed, we became the best of buddies.'
Style lessons from the television actor on how to stay hot this summer.
The Israelis are being protected around the clock by crack French security agents and officers brought in by the team itself.
Images from the US Open women's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.
Film folk celebrated Eid Al-Adha with pretty pictures and warm words on Instagram.
'Out of sight, out of mind happens.'
China's Zheng Qinwen is bidding to become the fourth woman to win Olympic gold and the US Open title in the same year
Images from the men's singles action at the US Open on Sunday.
'...for their bravery and the sacrifices they make, often putting their country above their personal lives.'
The third dull performance in as many games had frustrated supporters poking fun at coach Gareth Southgate and his team.
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.
On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.
After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.
With the rains pouring down on us, August offers yet another reason to stay home!
Sukanya Verma lists her favourite female performers of 2022.
'He never had a negative thought in his mind, he was supremely confident.' 'He always stuck to his natural game, he never moved away from that.'
'You can expect bohut kuch. Our dreams are big about the larger plan.'
On Weekend Ka Vaar, Ankit made one thing clear: Their love story isn't one-sided.
'And for some reason, I don't want to jinx it, but I think there's a big one coming up.'
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden erased a one-set deficit to edge past the fighting pair of N Sriram Balaji and MA Reyes-Varela Martinez in the Super Tie-breaker, moving to the French Open quarterfinals, in Paris on Monday.
Max Verstappen claimed his sixth victory from nine races this season and the 60th of his Formula One career.
Film folk celebrate International Yoga Day with pictures of them doing, well, yoga!
RCB are currently placed sixth in the IPL standings with 12 points from 13 games and will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings in a must-win match in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood.
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna, 47, is headed towards running for presidency of the United States, his Indian American colleagues in the US House of Representatives believe.
On Bhagat Singh's 117th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts fascinating incidents from the legend's life.
That he hasn't done so yet, has continued to be active on the political street, in public debate and on social media, signals an important change. It will give his party hope. Maybe the achievement of reducing Mr Modi well below the majority mark will now motivate him to stay committed, observes Shekhar Gupta
'This is where I grew up. The only business I know is cinema.'
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Amazed by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's longevity, former India batter Robin Uthappa says the Chennai Super Kings talisman's "mind is staying up to date" and the only thing that could end his prolonged run in competitive cricket is his body.
Hardik Pandya sports a smile as life goes on for India all-rounder
Emily In Paris Season 4 offers more drama, high fashion, scandal and chaos to keep you entertained, observes Divya Nair.
Modern Love Hyderabad, even though predictable, is interesting in parts and keeps you entertained emotionally, observes Divya Nair.
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