Modi, Bhagwat hoist saffron flag atop Ayodhya Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the "wounds and pain of centuries are healing" as India marked the formal completion of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, and used the occasion to draw a......

INDIA bloc promises jobs, pension, free power in Bihar manifesto

The INDIA bloc on Tuesday released its manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls, promising, among other things, a government job to one member of every household, restoration of old pension scheme......

Pran Pratishtha 2.0: Raja Ram consecrated at Ayodhya temple

The consecration of 'Raja Ram' -- Lord Rama in his royal form -- along with the installation of idols in eight newly built temples inside the Ram Janmabhoomi complex was held on Thursday in the......

10-day Ganeshotsav begins in Maharashtra

The 10-day Ganesh festival began in Mumbai, Pune and other parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday, with people enthusiastically welcoming their favourite elephant-headed god into their homes, housing......

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Don. Chandra Barot, the director of the cult film Don,......

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.''In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has......

'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86

Before making his directorial debut with Don, the filmmaker served as an assistant director to actor-director Manoj Kumar in Purab Aur Pachhim, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Yaadgaar, and Shor. ......

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

'Don was declared a flop because not many people turned up.''Luckily, Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit.''Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on.'......

Mithali Raj receives invitation to Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha'

IMAGE: Mithali Raj’s mother received the invitation on behalf of the former Indian cricketer. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mithali Raj/X Former Indian cricketer Mithali Raj on Thursday received......

'A momentous day for all of us'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Saina Nehwal/Instagram Arriving in Ayodhya, Saina Nehwal expressed her gratitude for being included in the guest list to witness the pran pratishtha ceremony on Monday......

Ashwin Gets Ram Temple Invite

IMAGE: Dr S G Suryah, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Tamil Nadu state secretary, hands Ravichandran Ashwin the invite. Photograph: Venkatraman C/X   Ravichandran Ashwin received an invitation......

Will Dhoni Go To Ayodhya?

Photograph: BJP Jharkhand/X   Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been invited to attend the Pran Pratishtha (consecration ceremony) of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday, January 22, 2024.Dhoni was......

'Jai Shri Ram' Echoes At Mumbai Marathon

IMAGE: Marathon runners on the Bandra-Worli sea link. Photographs: Sahil Salvi for Rediff.com   The Mumbai Marathon 2024 on Sunday embraced the spirit ahead of Monday's pran pratishtha......