'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'
Sukanya Verma compares yesteryear stars and the contemporary ones at about approximately the same age and the results are glaring.
'Watching Virat bhai win Cricketer of the Year was something I would never forget.' 'Pure motivation for me to go a step further and give everything for my country.'
Clips from CSK's first two matches show Dhoni actively involved in setting the field, leading to questions about Gaikwad's authority as the new leader.
Suryakumar's decision-making and awareness was also applauded by India's fielding coach T Dilip.
Swapnil Kusale isn't really superstitious but when fellow mates Akhil Sheoran and Shriyanka Sadangi gifted him a small key chain to ward off evil eye, he readily accepted it
'We are in a dilemma if the central government supports this ethnic violence and Biren Singh.'
Ishan Kishan left everyone in splits with his comical impersonation of Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Lasith Malinga.
Cricket fraternity hails Gautam Gambhir appointment
Shikhar Dhawan showcased his dance moves alongside Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, grooving to the tunes of Mast Malang Jhoom from the coming movie Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
Yuzvendra Chahal recently had a good time with social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry.
'About Gautam bhai, I feel he has got immense knowledge about how the game is played. He has won two titles previously with KKR, and his strategies have been spot-on in terms of what execution we have to make against the opposition.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
India all-rounder Axar Patel says new T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav allows bowlers the freedom to execute their plans.
Rahul Dravid's contract ended after the ODI World Cup final last year, but he was asked to continue in his role.
Axar Patel will lead Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru after the suspension of regular captain Rishabh Pant.
'Salman would do anything to protect his family. He will do what it takes. Even if it means moving out of his home in Bandra, which he has vowed never to leave.'
Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh has distanced himself from his mother's statement in which she had said that her son was not a Khalistani supporter, according to a statement issued by the Khadoor Sahib MP.
The team will begin its campaign on July 27 against New Zealand, followed by matches against Argentina (July 29), Ireland (July 30), Belgium (August 1) and Australia (August 2).
India skipper Rohit Sharma said it's time to move on from the euphoria of the T20 World Cup victory.
Gautam Gambhir praised India for pulling off a tenacious Super Over win in the low-scoring third T20I against Sri Lanka for a series whitewash
Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil Chhetri belonged to that rare tribe, India's head coach Igor Stimac said in a glowing tribute to the talismanic skipper, who will hang his boots on June 6.
The police said that the threat email was sent from the accused, Mohammed Arshil's ID.
'Growing up as a small kid like everybody I also dreamt of playing for the country.'
In an unprecedented verdict, the top court said the criminal jurisprudence required courts to apply judicial mind to the facts of a case before granting police custody if it was "genuinely required".
Rohit Sharma on Sunday lashed out at the IPL broadcasters for 'breaching' cricketers' privacy
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a master of out of the box strategies, flung the new ball to R Ashwin in the IPL 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore and the then rookie off-spinner made an impact in the fourth ball itself, dismissing an in-form Chris Gayle.
In India's 4-1 triumph over England at home, Kuldeep contributed with not just the ball but also the bat. He scored 97 runs in six innings at an average of 19.40, with the best score of 30.
Gambhir was left visibly moved as Dravid reflected on his successful tenure and offered words of wisdom for the new role.
Yashasvi Jaiswal said being 'fearless' while playing his natural game is his mantra for success.
The film never quite decides what side of the comedy/drama line it should walk on, and while the thematic romance is set over only a few days time -- inexplicable, since we'd willingly believe it took longer -- the third act comes in a hurry. The denouement itself is a fine plot turn, a maternal twist robbed of its impact by a sudden rush to the finish line. And yet Sorry Bhai's final turn is progressive enough.
'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.'
'It hasn't wrinkled because truth doesn't wrinkle. It's like fire; it burns every time you touch it.'
'When Tilak Varma, Hardik bhai and even Tim David were batting, we were still a bit, I won't say worried but concerned.'
Virat Kohli hinted that this might also be his final opportunity to play alongside the former India captain.
'Even though Gandhiji did not know me well, Sardar knew and remembered me working with him till the Congress was banned.' Glimpses from the fascinating memoirs of Chakkedath Sankarankutty Menon, the stenographer who worked for Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during the freedom struggle.
'When it comes to work, he forgets his sleep, his food, everything.' 'He is too involved in the process and that gives him strength.'
Rayudu, who has been part of CSK for four seasons now, said he would love to play for the team again and hoped to get picked by the franchise in the forthcoming auction.
'I hadn't really planned to get a wicket on the first ball. My mindset was to put the ball in the right areas. Obviously, when you play knockouts, you want to start and finish well with the first and last ball.'
The JD-U leader's outbursts met with disapproval from the RJD as well as ally BJP, leaving the party to fend for itself.
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