'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast. Illustration: Dominic......

3 PFI activists held in Kanpur violence case, total 54 arrests till now

The Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday arrested three people associated with the Popular Front of India in connection with the Kanpur violence, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 54,......

Opening the debate on President's address, Rahul draws first blood

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the government alleging that two Indias, one for the rich and one for the poor, have been created and the gap between them was widening, even as......

'Dilip Kumar loved India until his death'

'He was full of Hindustan, its tehzeeb and its culture.' IMAGE: Dilip Kumar receives the lifetime achievement award from then President Pratibha Devisingh Patil as then information and......

What makes Big B the Shahenshah of brands

While Hindi movies got their next change in theme -- from romantic movies to crime and thrillers -- with Zanjeer (1973), when Bachchan distilled the angst of his generation as the Angry Young Man,......

Why Sahir Ludhianvi Is Relevant Today

While the country is gripped by Ram Mandir frenzy, Danish Husain -- without shouting from the rooftops -- silently staged his opinion with this play on one of India's best-known poets, observes......

Lata-S D Burman: 9 Hidden Gems

We celebrate S D Burman's 117th birth anniversary and Lata Mangeshkar's 94th birth anniversary with nine priceless SD-Lata gems. IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar with S D Burman. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

The Janmashtami Connection in Saira's Love Story

'Wonder of wonders we finished the Janmashtami song and can you believe it within the next few days it so happened that Dilip Sahab walked into my life, gazed into my eyes and asked my grandmother......

Jawan Review: Shah Rukh Is Simply Amazing!

If you thought you had seen the high points in the trailer, the entire film is simply fire, applauds Joginder Tuteja.   After watching three hours of nonstop entertainment, I feel Jawan......

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

IMAGE: Praveen Kumar Sobti won the gold medal in the discus throw at the Asian Games 1966 held in Bangkok and clinched a bronze in hammer throw at the same edition. He also won a silver in hammer......

When Dada-Viru Stole the Show from AB

IMAGE: Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 with host Amitabh Bachchan. Photograph: Sony TV/Twitter   Cricket legends Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag......

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

'There will never be another like you' 'There will be no other tragedy king than #DilipSahab. May your legacy stay forever' 'Your contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled' Photograph:......

PHOTOS: Amitabh Bachchan visits the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground

Star actor Amitabh Bachchan’s love for cricket reached new heights. The Bollywood shahenshah is known to be an ardent cricket follower, but his love for the game got an official touch......