'Everybody goes through tumultuous times. I've been lucky and my journey has been excellent.' 'I can't complain because I've had everything and God has been kind.'
Velammal Institutions is the catalysing force behind this chess revolution in Chennai
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani clicks the couples at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.
There are plenty of shootouts and a fair amount of sex over the nine brisk episodes though the dialogue is thankfully free of profanity, observes Deepa Gahlot.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday
It was a sweet homecoming of sorts for Sanjay Dutt when he visited Kashmir to shoot his Tamil film, Leo.
Brinda examines some alarming aspects of religious fanaticism through the narrative engine of a well-oiled serial killer mystery, observes Arjun Menon.
While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features just a few hundred people, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, bureaucrats and diplomats.
While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.
Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
Pictures from a fun night!
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku on Thursday.
Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.
After a blockbuster 2023, all eyes are now on what 2024 looks like.
Praggnanandhaa blundered for the second day running and lost to Richard Rapport of Romania in the third round
For a long time, Viswanathan Anand was the lone flag-bearer of Indian chess, taking the world by storm with his exploits.
The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.
All India Chess Federation (AICF) president Sanjay Kapoor said the federation is also working on organising an Indian Chess League.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
Stars get in a festive mood on social media, as they celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
The body of Kaka Arjun (52) was found on Wednesday evening on Kongupalli-Ilmidi road in Bijapur, located more than 400 km from state capital Raipur, they said.
'Chess and cricket are similar, but in cricket, you can show your aggression, but in chess, you can't. It is all about how calm you are in chess.'
Director Siddharth Anand may come on board to direct Tiger vs Pathaan.
Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar Air Force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time, observes Arjun Menon.
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wrote a golden chapter in Indian chess history by becoming only the second player from the country after Viswanathan Anand -- and the youngest -- to play in the FIDE World Cup final.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has charted his own path to glory and is closer to greatness than ever.
Young GM R Praggnanandhaa on Friday won both rapid games to eliminate second-seeded Hikaru Nakamura to enter the last 16 of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku.
Krystle is at the Golden Temple... Ayushmann is in the Gir forest... Arjun is at Bondi...
Film and telly folk came to a special screening of the week's release, Thank You for Coming.
Celebrity couples who complemented each other with their style.
'On the set, Ranveer and I got along really well. Ten days after the release, Ranveer messaged me and said, you have killed the scene! For someone like him to message me just says how supportive person he is of newcomers.'
Gujrathi and Erigaisi will represent India in the men's individual event while Koneru Humpy and D Harika will do so in the women's section.
'You treat me like eye candy and I will leave you like you're a wrapper.'
Nihal Sarin closes in on final Grandmaster norm
In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia starrer Arjun, 1985.
A couple of days after announcing her pregnancy, Sonam Kapoor makes an appearance at a store launch.
All the action from the grand night.
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