'Ravi Shastri told me he would go miles, and pay, to enjoy Vishy make 20 than to watch someone scoring an inelegant, laborious, 200.'
"After 21 years, a Gujarati film won the National award. And now, it's going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!" gushes actor Pankaj Jhala, who is a part of the Gujarati film, The Good Road, which has been selected as India's entry to next year's Oscars.
"After 21 years, a Gujarati film won the National award. And now, it's going to the Oscars. I'm so happy!" gushes actor Pankaj Jhala, who is a part of the Gujarati film, The Good Road, which has been selected as India's entry to next year's Oscars.
Talented photographers from across the world have been named as winners of diverse open categories at the Sony World Photography Awards -- and the champions were judged on just a single image. Faced with hundreds of thousands of entries, the judges have chosen a winner for each of ten categories that include architecture, culture and landscape. Also announced were the winners of the National Awards. Chosen from the same pool of images as the open competition, the National Award recognises the best entrant from each of 62 countries.
Whether the relationship lasts beyond one date or not, memories from these 10 unique dates will stay with you.
'Reality shows are not my cup of tea. I don't like being judged.' Nathalia Kaur, who was eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi recently, talks about her stint on the show.
'...and still managed to grab the attention of audiences.' 'Your work speaks more than your body.'
GenNext designer Ujjwala Bhadu has a modern approach to vintage designs.
What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.
The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.
The gifted actress passed into the ages on January 21, 1965.
At a time when the Kashmir valley has been shut down, it is perhaps appropriate that we remember Lal Ded, Kashmir's best known spiritual and literary figure, someone remembered with divine adoration both by Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir. A fascinating excerpt from Sandhya Mulchandani's For The Love Of God: Women Poet Saints Of The Bhakti Movement.
His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.
KPS Menon (Jr) had a quiet humility and playfulness, and was not motivated by money or power, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'There were any number of Congress leaders who disliked Sonia Gandhi, but they were very close to Ahmed Bhai and he would listen, and give a shoulder to cry upon.'
Earnest words from Leonardo DiCaprio, and the big winners of Oscar night.
Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra's Kar Gayi Chull is the latest song to praise Bollywood's heroines.
Pranutan talks about her debut film, Salman sir, her dad and her illustrious grandmother.
Dhanak child stars Hetal Gada and Krrish Chhabria look back at their beautiful film.
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'Is this man crazy?' the postmaster asked. 'Yes, who? Ali, na? Yes, saheb. Five years have passed and, no matter the weather, he comes to collect a letter. It's very rare for him to receive a letter,' the clerk replied.
'Today's kids are so tech savvy, which is good and fun, but they should also take time to service their body, move your muscles...'
Sukanya Verma looks back at the trend's most memorable incarnations in recent times.
You must visit these wonderful places across the globe to experience their rich and vibrant culture.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
RIP headphone jack, hello Super Mario Bros. Welcome, beautiful!
While Mussoorie is the nerve point with all the hustle bustle of the tourist activities, Landour lies quietly reminiscent of a 19th century British suburb.
Sukanya Verma takes us down beautiful bridal history.
The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.
Activist, motivational speaker and acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal talks about her 'not so glamorous life', daily struggles and how she's preparing herself for the future.
Maleficent ends up disappointing after a decent start, says Paloma Sharma.
To an award show that's famous for honouring artists belatedly, we have sent as our official entry one of our major film-makers's weakest work yet, feels Sreehari Nair.
We've all had our eye on Carla Bruni's wardrobe as she accompanies husband French President Sarkozy on an official visit to India. Which do you think is her best look so far? Take a look and vote for your favourite!
EyeEm, a global community and marketplace for photography and video, is in the middle of its fourth and largest photography competition yet.
Two young dhaakad designers tell us why they want to dress up the First Lady of Bollywood.
Not all cricketer-actress romances culminate in heartbreak. Some have stayed reassuringly rock-solid.
Let the grandeur do the talking instead of the gags, says Raja Sen.
'Omerta is a work of true moral force; it is, at the risk of sounding fancy, a motion picture for our times,' says Sreehari Nair.
The Alams saw the magical spot while on a drive to the hills. A few years later they set up home and a small hand woven shawl business, hiring local weavers, using local wool and natural colours made of root, stem and flower.
