'Who would think of making a bank of poor women? She had vision and boldness.'
In 1991, The Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Mangeshkar as the most recorded artist in the world with not less than '30,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs' recorded in 20 Indian languages between 1948 and 1987.
'Somehow, Rahul Gandhi is not able to connect with the youth of the country.' 'While Modiji is 72, Rahul is only 52.' 'But the popularity of the prime minister among the young population is a lot more than Rahul's.'
Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, Sitar maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and music composer AR Rahman also paid tributes to the musician.
According to his family friends, Narasimha was in the league of the Missile Man of India and former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.
'I am happy that Kosi Ma is alive and now she is looking after us.' 'I am proud of what I did.'
Katrina Kaif sported a gown previously worn by a top model.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to travel to India on September 5 on a three-day official visit during which defence cooperation and regional stability are likely to be the focus of her talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, an official said on Monday.
A record five Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera have been elected to the US House of Representatives, while several others were elected in state legislatures, in one of the most polarised midterm elections in the country.
Her story is sure to tug on your heartstrings.
Where Shamshad Begum was charging Rs 900 for a song, Lata was prepared to settle for Rs 50 as she came on the scene. Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.
Chess champion Koneru Humpy has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award
Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.
20 occasions she captured our attention.
The concluding part of the A to Z guide to a year that will soon become history.
Former head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church and the longest-serving bishop in India Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom died of age-related ailments on Wednesday, a church spokesman said.
Charanjit Singh, who captained the Indian team which won gold in the Olympics of 1964, died on Thursday
Dr Aruna Kalra tells you why you must include almonds, grains and veggies in your diet.
Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.
Born in 1929, Swarup was one of the pioneers of radio astronomy in India.
'At my age birthdays are hardly a day to celebrate and party.' 'But being with Salman Sir, Sonakshi and the others is a pleasure. It just seems like family.'
'We are all too scared of what she will say next, so everyone keeps quiet. But she takes our silence to be an encouragement for her attack.'
'After Ambedkar, Dr Gail was the only writer who wrote critically on caste issues.'
Today's doodle, illustrated by Sudeepti Tucker, shows Sarabhai with her signature parasol while her students are dancing on stage.
Someone who confessed he would have been beating buffaloes with sticks had it not been for the javelin went on to win India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics.
Kohli took to social media to thank his wife for inspiring him to push forward and guiding him to do the right thing.
A state-run university in Tamil Nadu has removed noted writer Arundhati Roy's Walking with the Comrades, book from the syllabus of MA English course following complaints, including from Rashtriya Sawayamsevak Sangh affiliate Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad that it glorified the ultras and was anti-national in content.
'There was a certain difference that separated him from the rest. That's why his life is so celebrated, his loss is felt globally.'
And it was this lifestyle that he was banking on to recover.
Bollywood stars up their fashion game for the first Vogue Women of the Year Awards.
Padma Lakshmi, Anushka or Kriti -- who gets your vote.
Are you a working mom with not much time on your hands? Guess, you need to put these clever hacks in practice now.
'After greeting Prince Charles with a traditional bow, moving away from protocol, I also did a namaste, which HRH reciprocated twice -- once before the award presentation and the second time just before I left him.'
Pallikal is aiming to create more history at the two multi-sporting events.
'Every religion is sacred and beautiful. There's no reason for people to hate each other because they practise different faiths.'
In Jee Le Zaraa, Zoya Akhtar's swanky new road trip to self-discovery, our favourite gal pals Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt are set to take off on a whirlwind adventure.
Yogini and wellness expert Shweta Singh tells you how to begin your yoga journey.
Where do the four members of the Supreme Court appointed panel to interface with farmers stand on the Modi government's farm laws?
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