If an OTT series can make a young person curious about the armed forces, make a family understand the sacrifices made by those in uniform, or simply make someone walk up to a veteran and say, "Thank you for your service," then it has achieved something far more important than merely getting its history right, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan shared his experiences with online trolling and fake news, recounting a specific incident where a photoshopped image led to a false story about him being refused an interview by Pakistani batter Babar Azam. Pathan emphasised his approach of not responding to such fabrications, stating that constant engagement would make life unmanageable.
In many ways, 17th century India occupied a position in the global economy comparable to that of the United States today. Just as millions of people now look towards America because of its economic opportunities, merchants, adventurers and trading companies once looked towards India.
The India Story adopts a very soap opera-like approach, piling on ham-fisted melodrama along with plenty of unevenness, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran
From Lakshya to Shershaah, revisit 10 Hindi films and shows that captured the courage, sacrifice and emotional cost of the 1999 Kargil War.
A charming first half and two winning lead performances are undone by an overlong, predictable second half that loses sight of what made Chennai Love Story special.
Auqib Nabi, a right-arm pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, has made history by becoming the first cricketer from the region to be named in India's Test squad, earning a call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after a remarkable domestic season.
'You can't put an an arm around Naseer sir and say, "sir, ek aur take karte hain". You got to be clear why you want it.'
Toy Story 5 delivers a timely and visually stunning narrative that gently but firmly advocates for protecting children's imagination from the pervasive influence of digital devices, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane revealed that Virat Kohli would never share the 'secrets and calculations' behind his masterful white-ball chasing abilities, even with teammates. Rahane also highlighted the strong camaraderie and complementary playing styles that made their Test partnership successful.
Seventeen-year-old Janmoni Konwar from Assam won a gold medal at the National Karate Championship in Delhi, a remarkable achievement given her family lost their home and livelihood to devastating floods just weeks before the competition.
From October to Saiyaara, these Hindi love stories proved that romance still has the power to break hearts, move audiences and create box office magic in the age of violent cinema.
Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.
'People often say acting cannot be taught, but it can be learned. I've always believed that, and I've been a sincere student.'
Netflix India is significantly expanding its South Indian content, planning to release at least one Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam film every week for the rest of the year, featuring highly anticipated titles like Dhanush's OM - Chapter 1: Udhiram and Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali.
Taapsee Pannu takes on a physically demanding role in Gandhari, an emotionally charged action-thriller about a mother's love and resilience, set to premiere globally on Netflix on September 3.
'It's in the magic realism/supernatural space and I'm very excited about it.'
'When her child is in danger, I don't think a mother has any boundaries in her mind.'
Kangana Ranaut has criticised Kriti Sanon's outfit choice in a recent Raksha Bandhan jewellery ad, calling it 'intentionally creepy'.
Five Raksha Bandhan ads that stayed with us long after the festival was over...
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's "smash the patriarchy" remark and his defence of actor Kriti Sanon's outfit in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement, sparking a wider debate on women's choices and cultural attire.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed immense pride and happiness over his mother Sonia Gandhi's upcoming memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' stating that millions who love her will finally read her 'beautiful story,' despite her private nature.
India's exports of printed circuit boards (PCBs) to China dramatically increased over 40-fold to $1.5 billion in FY26, indicating a significant shift where China is increasingly importing simpler electronic assemblies from India as it focuses on higher-value manufacturing domestically.
Ranveer Singh has begun shooting the post-apocalyptic zombie thriller Pralay in Mumbai. It will mark Malayalam actress Kalyani Priyadarshan's Bollywood debut.
Sumit Sarkar was never intellectually dismissive of the Hindutva project. He took it with deadly seriousness for he grasped the challenge it posed to the aspirations and ideals of the anti-imperialist movement that generated multiple imaginings of freedom and ways to attain it, recalls Pradeep Kumar Dutta.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath surprised social media by delivering a speech in English at the India-Japan Business Conclave, with a video clip of his address quickly spreading online and drawing widespread reactions.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted that the success of UPI, which handles nearly half of the world's real-time digital transactions, stems from a collaborative ecosystem including financial inclusion, digital identity, and affordable internet. He attributed this digital payments revolution to the vision of PM Narendra Modi.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is set to release her memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," in November. The book will cover her personal life, including her marriage to Rajiv Gandhi, the tragedies she faced, her decision to decline the prime ministership in 2004, and her journey into politics. It promises an intimate look at her experiences within one of India's most powerful political families.
Rukmini Vasanth's Toxic may be bringing the drama to the big screen but her wardrobe has been quietly causing its own kind of chaos.
'You should get carried away with the characters, become one with him. You don't see whether he is a Hindu or a Muslim. You see the human being.'
Sri Ramalayam Studios LLP is set to launch CODE, an ambitious film trilogy that reimagines the profound themes of the Mahabharata within an original science fiction narrative.
Akshaye Khanna makes a striking Telugu cinema debut as the formidable Shukracharya in the newly unveiled glimpse of Mahakali.
The iQOO Z11 has joined the brand's Z series in India, with sales set to begin on August 25.
Every family has that one sister who has her life completely together, the one who falls in love with everything, the one who refuses to follow the rules and, of course, the one who believes more is always more.
It is not easy to score two consecutive Test centuries unless one knows how to play the good ball on its merit and punish the bad ball to full effect.
We raid restaurants for cockroaches but never raid the roadside. Public hygiene runs entirely on faith and fumes. Even after so many years of being a free nation, points out Binu Alex.
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has publicly endorsed Isha Koppikar's 'andhbhakt' declaration, asserting that such devotion is rooted in love for the country.
The last major business daily to launch in India was Financial Chronicle in April 2008, preceded by Mint on February 1, 2007.
'We often lament that even now no mainstream actor wants to come out as openly gay. But Chapal Bhaduri has not hidden his sexuality. He has been open about his relationship with a man for decades. He could well be our first out mainstream actor.'
Discover the latest star-studded OTT releases this week, featuring Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle, Vijay's Jana Nayagan, and a diverse selection of regional and international films and series across major streaming platforms.
