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The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride.Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a......

Yash-Jignesh Patel's Giant Tribute To Queen

'Queen's mural is going to stay here for years and years to come.' IMAGE: Yash Patel with the queen's mural in the background. Photographs: Yash Patel and Jignesh Patel If you take the Piccadilly......

Kohinoor belonged to Lord Jagannath: Odisha outfit after Queen's death

A socio-cultural organisation of Odisha has claimed that the Kohinoor diamond belonged to Lord Jagannath, and sought the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu for its return to the historic Puri......

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

As India observes state mourning on Sunday over Queen Elizabeth II's death, many people questioned the decision after the government's attempts to remove 'symbols of slavery' by rechristening......

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II has rekindled social media chatter demanding the return of the Kohinoor diamond to India. With her son Prince Charles succeeding......

Adani Wilmar buys Kohinoor rice, other brands

Adani Wilmar Ltd (AWL) on Tuesday announced the acquisition of several brands, including the renowned 'Kohinoor' brand from McCormick Switzerland GMBH to strengthen its leadership in food business.......

Iran's coronavirus outbreak leads to cheaper basmati

Following the outbreak, Iran has stopped Indian basmati shipments. This has led to exports already falling 18-20 per cent this fiscal year. Iran and the rest of West Asia account for the largest......

How 55-year old Gits plans to beat competition

Gits now has super food mixes like brown rice and flax seeds idli mix, oats idli mix and such other products.It has also launched an organic and vegan version of ready meals abroad.It also has an......

Non-basmati rice export falls after govt withdraws tax sops

In order to help farmers, the government has increased minimum support price for the last several years. This has made Indian rice uncompetitive for exports. India’s exports of non-basmati......

Bring on the biryani, basmati rice is cheaper by 12%

With satisfactory progress of monsoon rainfalls prompting farmers to bring in additional area under basmati sowing, prices are set to fall lower going forward. IMAGE: Rice bags being loaded......

Quiet Birthday For Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan, who turns 53 on September 2, is not in the mood for crowd contact on his special day. "He has taken off for his farm house at the outskirts of Hyderabad, where he will meet only......

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

'...as much as in India, it's only because she sang for mankind, not the details on the passport.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lata Mangeshkar/Twitter I had decided to not write an obituary on the......

Celebrate Janmashtami with These Songs

Bollywood has often celebrated Lord Krishna with lovely songs over the years.On the festive occasion of Janmashtami, Subhash K Jha picks his favourite Kanha songs. Kanha Bole Na, Sangat In her......

'You needed caliber to be his wife'

'I guess if I was chosen to be his wife, I must be special.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Dilip Kumar/Twitter Saira Banu began her career in 1961 opposite Shammi Kapoor in Junglee. She was only 17.......

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui. IMAGE: Dilip Kumar and......

'Success did not change Dhoni, he's same Ranchi boy'

'He is the Kohinoor of Indian cricket. There have been many legendary players but there will be none like him' Photograph: Kind courtesy MS Dhoni/Instagram Called a legend by legends of the game,......

Why was Madhav Apte dropped from the Indian team?

'Indian cricket is in the safe hands of excitingly talented cricketers. No team can afford to underestimate India. If they do, it is to their peril.'A memorable conversation with Madhav Apte,......

Madhav Apte: A Mumbai khadoos who never got bitter

IMAGE: Madhav Apte, left, whose Test career was mysteriously cut short, despite being the second highest scorer on a tour of the West Indies Madhav Apte was an aberration in Indian cricket in the......

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

IMAGE: Ramakant Achrekar coached Sachin Tendulkar as a kid during his school days. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani There were cricket coaches and then there was a Ramakant Achrekar, whose......

'Mary Kom' packs a punch in Assam's mobile theatre arena

Abahan Theatre's marquee play this year is based on the Olympic bronze medallist. Written by Abhijit Bhattacharya, popular Assamese actor Prastuti Parashar portrays the role of the champion boxer......

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