Congress on Sunday expressed surprise over the Modi government's "inability" to rein in affiliates of Sangh Parivar "brewing communal hatred and mistrust" for electoral gains.
Umrika, which won the audience award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015, finally releases in India.
Federal authorities in the United States have seized two valuable artefacts stolen from India valued at about $450,000 (Rs 3 crore) from the premier auction house Christie's, just days before a scheduled auction of the items as part of planned festivities to celebrate Asia week.
In an interview with Rediff.com's Anita Aikara, Ridhi Mehra talks about her design inspiration, her latest bridal collection and shares fashion tips with young Indian brides.
With the Omicron variant of coronavirus slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.
Here's a recap of the events from the past 48 hours.
Disciples and followers of music legend Pandit Jasraj in the United States paid their tributes to the Indian classical vocalist and described his passing away as an irreparable loss to India and its cultural heritage while fondly recalling his humble and gentle nature.
'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'
One of the best stories coming out of Bihar is about a place where Chandragupta Maurya, Buddha, Ashoka, Sher Shah Suri and India's Mona Lisa meet.
The World Cup for India has a special cultural significance, one which transcends the usual emotions that accompany sports, writes Desh Gaurav Chopra Sekhri
As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.
'You had earlier sent a Prime Minister from Assam (referring to Manmohan Singh) whom people do not even remember now'
Non-vegetarian food has been dropped from the menu of the National Museum's week-long exhibition-cum-event on India's culinary history, Historical Gastronomica, due to an "unwritten policy" based on "sentiments", a senior official of the museum said on Thursday. The organisers came under fire after the event's menu comprising non-vegetarian dishes was put up on the museum's website. Shortly afterwards, it was decided that only vegetarian food would be served at the exhibition which will be on till February 25. The food event is being organised jointly by the National Museum, the ministry of culture and One Station Million Stories (OSMS), a private firm.
Sukanya Verma looks at the colourful portrayal of this festival on the Bollywood screen.
Actress Nandita Das' directorial debut 'Firaaq' has won a special prize at the 49th Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece, before its release here.
On display was India's military might and cultural diversity.
What does Pakistan mean for a young Indian? Devanik Saha attempts an answer.
Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.
Demoralising the private companies and disregarding their contribution won't do any good to the country or its youth as our experience has shown that private enterprises in mobile manufacturing has lead to every poor family owning a mobile phone now, while the country's private sector in the pharmaceutical space has been serving humanity through vaccines and medicines during Covid times, Modi said.
Indian-origin British filmmaker Asif Kapadia says he lived with the idea of making a documentary on Diego Maradona for 25 years, since the 1990s when he was a film student and read a book on the legendary footballer.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).
'It was disappointing on two counts. One is on the leadership issue and second is how the Congress must win elections.'
Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.
An overwhelming majority of Indians want to see more extreme sports, with a sizeable chunk voting for skateboarding to be made an Olympic sport, according to a new survey.
In the third of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year.
During the college festival, 'Reverie', around 6:30 pm on February 6, groups of unruly, drunk men mobbed the entrances of the college and forced their way in.
Eight designers. An NGO. Special showstoppers.
Chief Minister O Panneerselvam wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "considering the groundswell of sentiment and support for the conduct of Jallikattu all over Tamil Nadu, this is an issue on which the government of India must act with maximum despatch."
Many anticipate that by the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, the BJP may come to power, says Mohammad Sajjad.
Six young Indian designers showcased their stylish ideas and vision to make India a fashion destination.
From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.
The Delhi high court on Friday directed the Delhi government and the police to ensure that the number of Afghan nationals, protesting outside the UNHCR office in New Delhi and seeking refugee status, is suitably reduced and they strictly follow Covid-19 appropriate protocol.
Culture Minister Jaipal Reddy says IFFI will be as big as Cannes soon.
'I've never been more nervous about any of my own films. I can't eat, sleep or speak. I can barely breathe.'
Celebrating the poet-saint's legacy in our times.
The band's trip to Rishikesh delayed their split till 1970! This & other unheard stories...
Mitali Saran on why Indians always adopt the brace position while standing up to intimidation
Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.
Devotees bid a grand farewell to their beloved Lord Ganesh as the immersion of idols began across Maharashtra on Thursday, marking the end of the 10-day-long mega festival.
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