2023 has seen some beautiful performances in films that released on OTT as well as in theatres.
The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!
IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday
From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?
The year saw its share of news and views. But there were some that really stood out for our readers.
'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.
Sarma, while responding to reporters' questions on high price of veggies in Guwahati, had said, "Vegetables are not priced so high in villages. Here the Miya vendors charge us more. Had it been Assamese vendors selling vegetables, they wouldn't have fleeced their own people."
'Dada only shot my left side because he loved that profile. He encouraged the Bengali side in me.'
The Calcutta high court on Monday directed the police to arrest Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, who has been accused of sexual atrocities and land grab by villagers in Sandeshkhali area, while clarifying there is no stay on it.
'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.'
February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.
None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.
'Just Mamata Didi. And it was a pleasant reference, not a nasty one.'
This Dussehra will see Tiger Vs Tiger battle it out at the box office!
'...that he would cannibalise one of his own productions for a film he is directing after seven years?'
Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.
'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'
'But Telugu has done that.' 'The film that I'm doing right now is called Tiger Nageswara Rao, where I play a villain.' 'After this film releases, I guess things will be different.'
'I am a very greedy actor. I want to explore everything.'
The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course. A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a better job of explaining the phenomenon than an expert on a podium. Sreehari Nair airs his thoughts.
Nothing is more sumptuous in its taste than fresh oranges added to a milky sweet pudding.
This takes the total number of apprehended persons in this case to nine, a police officer said.
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'
Bipasha Basu has a traditional Bengali baby shower.
President Murmu had to move forward to give the award to the 86-year-old singer who has difficulty walking.
Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.
The Kolkata connection of Lalit Jha sparked a political debate in the state, with West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar accusing TMC MLA Tapas Roy of being in "convenience" with Jha.
The jottings on torn pages of a diary with sketches of elephants, fish and sun on the other side, were probably written during the leisure time of a passenger whose identity is not known as yet.
The scion of the former royal family of Tripura said many leaders have deserted him without understanding his feeling for putting up a fight for protecting the rights of poor people
Satadeep Saha, distributor of the film in Bengal, told PTI on Friday that none of the single screens and multiplexes in the state have come forward to show The Kerala Story as yet, including theatres owned by his family.
The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination of her tumultuous parliamentary term.
Just 30 minutes and some basic ingredients are all you need to get this awesome basa capsicum dish, says reader Jayati Saha.
'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.' 'He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.' 'He wanted a natural, who looked like a common man.'
'They are the most romantic pair on screen since Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi in Chandni.'
Rocky Aur Rani is definitely Karan's most subversive project, discovers Aseem Chhabra.
'I had the opportunity to portray a wildlife crime fighter on screen, which allowed me to express my concern for society, wildlife, and the environment. I strongly believe that humans share this planet with countless other species and hold immense respect for every living creature.'
Welcome the king of fruits with an unusual cake.
Sharjah-based food blogger Bethica Das shares her recipe for the classic Rajasthani rice-based dessert.
