The A to Z of 2016

It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake......

'I used to play the guitar but I now I only play the fool'

Your constituency has only two kinds of people: the rich and the richer. So, politically, what do you have to offer to those who have everything?" I ask Milind Deora, member of Parliament from......

Of Magaj Dholai & lost dynamism

Remember the Magaj Dholai Yantra (brainwashing machine) in Satyajit Ray's masterpiece Hirak Rajar Deshe? The machine when applied to the king's dissidents made them sing his praises. The present......

Impressions: An alien in Kolkata

There is a town in north Ontario,With dreams, comfort, memory, despair,And in my mind I still need a place to go,'Cause all my changes were thereNeil Young's Helpless plays in my mind -- I can't......

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021. IMAGE: Aditya Rao Hydari and Konkona Sensharma in Ajeeb Daastaans. Year two of the pandemic was a challenge in so many......

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Meet Bollywood's poetic souls! What do Bollywood stars do when they aren't making movies? More often than not, something creative. Salman Khan paints. Jacqueline Fernandez plays the piano. Juhi......

Hope Aur Hum Review: A winsome slice of family life

Hope Aur Hum never strays into complicated territory and sticks to its gentle celebration of everyday highs and lows, says Sukanya Verma. There's a crack, a crack in everything.That's how the......

Jacqueline, SRK, Rishi Kapoor: The social media stars of 2016

Bollywood has been a huge hit on social media. But some stars, of course, shine brighter than the others. Here's looking at the top 10 stars of social media in 2016. Amitabh Bachchan With around......

England are the rugby world champions

A sweetly struck drop goal by flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson one minute from the end of extra time gave England a dramatic 20-17 victory over Australia in an epic rugby World Cup final on Saturday.A match......

All set for a fierce classic

For all the talk of motivation, desire, and a dozen other imponderables, tomorrow's rugby World Cup final between Australia and England will come down to individual contests within a team game.Both......

Wilkinson kicks England into the final

Flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson kicked England to a 24-7 victory over France in the second semi-final of the rugby World Cup on Sunday to join Australia in next Saturday's final. French flanker Serge......

England outlast Wales

England beat Wales 28-17 in Brisbane, Australia, on Sunday to book a place in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.Clive Woodward's side now head to Sydney to take on France.England trailed 10-3 at......

England ready for revitalised Wales

Wales's performance against New Zealand last week enabled their long-suffering fans to once again puff their chests with pride, but probably came a week too early for the players.Superb handling,......