'Are my songs literature': Bob Dylan thanks Swedish Academy for his Nobel

Oscar-winning singer Bob Dylan has thanked the Nobel Prize committee in a personally penned speech for honouring his songs as “literature”. The ceremony, which took place in Stockholm,......

Mann ki Baat: PM Modi says Budget his 'exam' by 125 crore people

"I have an exam tomorrow," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday referring to presentation of General Budget in Parliament as he gave a pep talk to motivate students appearing for board exams......

A cake shop made out of cake: The funky Edinburgh art show

For nine days in early summer, Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland is transformed into a public showcase of the work of graduating students, the majority of whom are completing undergraduate......

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

IMAGE: Flood victims collect food packets inside SDVP school classroom converted into a temporary relief camp, in Alappuzha on Sunday. Photograph: PTI Photo As relief and rehabilitation work......

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: BEST PICTURE American Sniper  Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Boyhood The......

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

'He has given us a history, a heritage that we can share with generations to come,' says Aseem Chhabra. IMAGE: Gordon Warnecke and Daniel Day-Lewis, right, in Stephen Frears' My Beautiful......

5 Reasons Why Daniel Day-Lewis should not retire

Although famously reclusive and fitful in his creative output, Daniel Day-Lewis's decision to hang up his boots feels both untimely and unexpected, says Sukanya Verma. 'Seeing Daniel, I always......

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

The 87th Annual Academy awards nominations were announced by directors JJ Abrams and Alfonso Cuarón as well as Chris Pine and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, at the......

IPL: Will Kohli get back among the runs in Battle of Royals?

Both Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore go into Saturday's afternoon match with two wins from three games. IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli is yet to set the......

IPL 2021: Players retained and released ahead of mini auctions

Full list of players across franchises, retained and released ahead of the IPL-14 mini aucion. Chennai Super Kings: Retained: MS Dhoni, Imran Tahir, Lungi Ngidi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu,......

IPL: KKR eye big win over RR to stay in play-offs race

IMAGE: With 12 points from 13 matches, Kolkata Knight Riders are currently fourth in the standings, just ahead of defending champions Mumbai Indians on net run-rate. Photograph: BCCI Two-time......

Royals fight for survival against eliminated RCB

Rajasthan Royals, who have won their last two games, will look for another victory against RCB and keep their hopes alive of making it to the IPL play-offs. IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals have beaten......

RCB look to get tactics right as they face Rajasthan Royals

IMAGE: RCB's five wins so far include a Super Over triumph over Mumbai Indians at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore would aim to......