Mumbai: How a 'creative shoot' turned into a hostage crisis

The line between fiction and reality was erased inside R A Studio in Powai when an audition, supposed to be the start of a dream for 17 children, spiraled into a waking nightmare, a terrifying......

Mumbai hostage-taker's work with govt under scanner

Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse on Friday said he has sought a report regarding the work hostage-taker Rohit Arya had done with the education department. IMAGE: Media gather outside the RA studio......

'Safety Of The Children Was Paramount'

'The rescue of 17 children represents exemplary police action that merits considerable appreciation.''However, this encounter was profoundly unfortunate because somebody has lost his life.'  ......

Cop reveals why he fired at Mumbai hostage-taker

The assistant inspector who fired at Mumbai hostage-taker Rohit Arya took the call since children were involved and the situation presented a 'real threat', an official said on Friday. Photograph:......

What is Rohit Shetty doing with telly stars?

Why is the Simmba man on the prowl in the telly jungle?:)) IWMBuzz hosted a TV-Video Summit and Awards on January 16.   Surbhi Chandna of Ishqbaaaz.   Shraddha Arya of Kundali Bhagya.......

Cirkus Wants *Your* Attention!

As the release of their film draws near -- Cirkus is scheduled to hit the theatres on December 23 -- the team is in promotion mode. After the trailer launch and the big Deepika......

Why Decoupled Just Doesn't Work

The failure of Decoupled is that, as it deals almost solely in 'snapshots of insight', it fails to showcase how life flows, how the world goes round, how things unfold, feels Rohit Sathish Nair.......

Tabu's Chemistry With Ajay Devgn Works!

Ajay Devgn and Tabu go back a long way. Introduced to each other by her cousin and cinematographer Sameer Arya as his pal and neighbour, their fun camaraderie and friendship over the years is for......

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IMAGE: The IPL franchises set the tone for the 2026 season by releasing their player retention list. Photograph: ANI Photo   As the much-anticipated new IPL season draws near, excitement is once......

Shreyas to lead India A vs Aus A, skips red-ball season

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer has chosen to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket after experiencing recurring back spasms and stiffness. Photograph: BCCI Shreyas Iyer was on Thursday appointed......

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings outclass MI to seal top-two spot

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings in Jaipur on Monday. Scorecard IMAGE: Josh Inglis plays the reverse scoop during the IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians.......

In-form Mumbai favourites against Punjab in virtual semis

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians will be pleased with how new recruits Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson eased into the heat of the competition to deliver against Gujarat Titans in the IPL's Eliminator in......

Qualifier 2 PIX: Iyer's 87 stuns MI, PBKS to meet RCB in IPL final

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League Qualifier 2 match played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad, on Sunday. Scorecard IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer celebrates his half century with......