Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.
'What guides Monsoon Wedding through and through is Mira Nair's openness as a film-maker,' observes Sreehari Nair.
The list comprising old and new fiction as well as non-fiction deals with the intrinsic issues that continue to affect Africa today.
'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'
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Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.
Here are the actors who can totally play Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie!
The gifted actress passed into the ages on January 21, 1965.
'I didn't want to be the bottom-most in the food chain of a commercial film.' 'I'd rather do something experimental and learn and hope that this translates into somebody noticing me.'
'My age? It keeps changing every year. I can't remember it. I don't like ageing at all,' dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai, who passed into the ages on Thursday, told Jasmine Shah Verma in October 2004. Reproduced with kind permission from Harmony - Celebrate Age magazine.
Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'
Take a cue from showstopper Sayani Gupta, who made a stunning bride in a gorgeous deep red lehenga.
From flared pants to cutesy bomber jackets, knee-length stockings to cheerful dresses, these are our favourite looks.
Vote for your favourite Bollywood dance-off sequence!
Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
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Tips from the best-known Indian mixologists.
Apeksha Bhattacharya has dedicated her life to popularising ballet.
The camaraderie between the Genie and Aladdin is expressed in Hindi, a language that only the two of them can use to communicate with each other. The rest of the cast speaks in English, making Hindi the indigenous aspect of a globally loved tale.
These hotties have been the toast of the fashion world this year. Vote for your favourite.
B-town celebs spotted at Global Indian Music Academy awards.
God bless Ritesh Batra, raves Sukanya Verma.
In its 13th season, the reality series -- known for getting its kicks by throwing a bunch of wayward celebrities and argumentative commoners under the same roof while numerous cameras capture their every single move -- continues its downward spiral, feels Sukanya Verma.
Simran Multani, Founder of Ovenderful puts her passion for baking classic bakes in raising funds to help abandoned and maltreated animals.
Oscar tips for Priyanka Chopra!
Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.
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With a perfect mix of folk and fusion songs, Ram Leela's music stands out from the rest and is a sure shot winner.
The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.
A journey that can teach us all a thing or two about resilience.
When Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia decided to convert her government's capital outpost into a hub of culture, she transformed Bikaner House into Delhi's premier cultural space, notes Kishore Singh.
Sukanya Verma picks the best fashion stories of the year.
Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.
Fading Gigolo is evidence that a movie doesn't have to mumble to be modest.
Maleficent ends up disappointing after a decent start, says Paloma Sharma.
'Article 15 is not the work of a hack, or of someone merely scooping a plot out of newspaper headlines.' 'It is a well-researched, clear-headed movie; but its findings have a purpose,' says Sreehari Nair.
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