How can calm return to the north east?

'In terms of sheer incompetence, this government has rivaled the Rajiv Gandhi-led government that was derisively called the 'Baba-log' government for its naïve handling of many issues,' notes......

It's time we face our own devils: Message from bus rape documentary

It is time India started taking part in chats about itself instead of trying to ban them A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest outside a court in New Delhi a year after the heinous......

Govind Nihalani salutes Bhisham Sahni on his 100th birthday

'He was of the opinion that whenever elements exploit religious sentiments to achieve a political objective, tragedy takes place.' Govind Nihalani, who made Tamas, the memorable television epic......

What is the way out for Muslims now?

Muslims need to get out of their Isolation Syndrome, argues Mohammad Sajjad. Kindly note that the image has been published only ]for representational purposes. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters I......

Ladakh Film Fest: Deepti Naval pays tribute to Farooque Shaikh

The ongoing Ladakh International Film Festival paid tribute to late veteran actor Farooque Shaikh, who passed away following a heart attack in December last year. The tribute was kicked off with a......

Muzaffar Ali: Farooque and I shared a mutual passion for cinema

Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who worked with Farooque Sheikh in Umrao Jaan, Gaman and Anjuman, remembers his long association with the late veteran that goes back way before their days in......

When Retro Songs Make A Re-Entry In The Movies

Hindi film songs have a long life and versatile character. They please. They comfort. And when used in a different surrounding from its original setting, they acquire an altogether new context.......

Happy Birthday, Boney Kapoor!

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Sridevi took to Twitter to wish her film producer husband Boney Kapoor, who turned 59 on November 12. Posting a family......