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Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Tintin Stays Timeless. Indeed. From his earliest appearances to the extraordinary stories that followed, Tintin's journey is one of imagination and curiosity. Not to forget daring. As Hergé’s......

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

The Deepa Thoon controversy, if not allowed to die a natural death, could take the election focus away from the anti-incumbency impacting the DMK and into the secular space.Stalin would love to......

Modi's Message In A Battle For The Congress

The Congress' performance in the Lok Sabha elections showed that it may be down but not out, and Modi is determined to ensure that in the next round in 2029, it is consigned to irrelevance, points......

Has Karur Tragedy Halted Vijay's Political Rise?

The Karur tragedy has exposed the huge gaps in Vijay's understanding of realpolitik, elections and political administration, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Founder......

The Search For Survivors

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry. How Heroes Rescue IMAGE: Rescue personnel carry an injured person on a stretcher during ongoing search and rescue......

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

Azim Premji, chairman of IT major Wipro, was conferred the highest French civilian honour for his outstanding contribution to developing the information technology industry in India, his economic......

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time.Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then......

Tracing the journey of auto industry pioneer Keshub Mahindra

Keshub Mahindra, a pioneer of Indian auto industry and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd chairman emeritus, died on Wednesday morning. Mahindra, 99, breathed his last on Wednesday morning at home peacefully,......

Mallya says Twitter account hacked

The hacker, called 'Legion', has threatened to expose more financial details of Mallya in coming days Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya, on Friday, said his Twitter and e-mail accounts have been......

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

'He was the Michael Jackson of the community.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prashant Tamang/Instagram The sudden death of Prashant Tamang at 43, a former cop from West Bengal, who won the nation's......

How Much Was Madhuri's Dhak Dhak Outfit Sold For?

'Why don't I organise an auction of cinematic memorabilia?' recalls Dinesh Raheja.'There are sure to be legions of film buffs who will cherish the chance to own souvenirs intimately associated with......

Ash is fun to watch in Last Legion

Towards the end of director Doug Lefler's The Last Legion, Aishwarya Rai is fighting a mean looking bald, heavyweight Goth, who has scary tattoos on his face.The Romans are in Britain having been......

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming......

Why Karisma Kapoor Is A Golden Girl

Photograph: Kind courtesy Karisma Kapoor/Instagram Born with baby blue eyes and one of the most famous surnames in show business, Karisma Kapoor's desire to become a Bollywood actress may seem......

'WPL has transformed women's cricket in India'

'WPL has taken Indian women's game to a certain level, the way India team is performing, the confidence level, their body language, their attitude, that has transformed in last 3-4 years.' IMAGE:......

Promote Sanju! Fans Tell Gambhir

IMAGE: Sanju Samson has hammered three centuries in his last 10 T20I innings. Photograph: BCCI Wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson, who is yet to bat in the ongoing Asia Cup, has received......

Legendary Umpire Dickie Bird Passes Into The Ages

Photograph: Kind courtesy Yorkshire CCC/X Dickie Bird -- possibly the most famous cricket umpire of his time -- has died at the age of 92. Bird officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day......

Missed Jassi bhai, I believe in him: Siraj

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj said he missed pace partner Jasprit Bumrah during India's triumph in the fifth and final Test against England at the Oval. Photograph: BCCI Mohammed Siraj's admiration for......

US Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Djokovic oldest man in last 16

Night owl Alcaraz thrives IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz serves against Luciano Darderi of Italy in the third round match of the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Photograph: Mike Frey-Imagn Images/Reuters......