At the end of the discussion, the older Monpa said that if today the Chinese were to come inside India, "I will fight and kill them", prudently adding, "if they are of my age, if they are younger soldiers, I will not be able to fight". The entire village had a good laugh.
Actor Prajakta Mali's scheduled dance performance at the Trimbakeshwar temple in Maharashtra on Mahashivratri has been met with opposition from several quarters, including the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The ASI has asked the temple authorities not to organize a cultural event at the protected monument, citing a violation of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958 and its Rules, 1959. Former trustees of the temple have also expressed concerns about the event, citing the potential for large crowds and law and order issues. The temple authorities, however, have defended their decision, stating that the performance was agreed upon unanimously and that any objections should be made in writing.
Director Ken Ghosh talks about his latest movie Chance Pe Dance, and much more.
Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.
The impromptu dance that First Lady Michelle Obama did at a school in Mumbai when she accompanied President Barack Obama on his India trip in 2010 was stage managed by the White House staff so as to send a positive image throughout the world, a new book has claimed.
Maharashtra has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Bombay high court order quashing the state government order banning dance bars in the state.
Lakshmi Manchu, actress, producer and television presenter, will be among the contestants on Karan Johar's upcoming reality show, The Traitors.
Mumbai-based dancing troupe V Unbeatable received a standing ovation from the audience and judges at America's Got Talent, a leading talent reality show.
Film folk got together in a musical night, celebrating Hai Junoon, an OTT show that will premiere on May 16 on JioHotstar.
The 25th edition of IIFA will take place on March 8 and 9 in Jaipur.
Wimbledon top seed Aryna Sabalenka says she has cleared the air with Coco Gauff after she raised eyebrows with her remarks in the aftermath of her French Open final loss to the American.
'New Delhi is not naive about its foreign policy choices.'
In the video, the police officers were seen dancing to the tunes of Kalakkatha from the Malayalam action-drama thriller Ayyappanum Koshiyum while demonstrating the right technique for washing hands.
Bollywood is such an integral part of Mumbai that it spills out in the city's busy streets!
The Raja Parba or Raja festival celebrates the enduring spirit of womanhood.
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Choreographer Rujuta Vaidya tells Arthur J Pais she's lucky to be working on Rahman's concert.
Shilpa Shetty commanded the Lakme Fashion Week runway as Designer Mohammed Mazhar's showstopper.
Cleveland's record of hosting the world's longest dance party was broken by 40 dancers of Delhi who have set a new world record.
Bharata Natyam legends Shanta and V P Dhananjayan discover they are a national sentation after their Vodafone ads.
Raju, the country's last dancing bear, was rescued from Belgaum in Karnataka and brought to the Bannerghatta bear sanctuary. Raju, which danced and smoked to entertain millions on the streets, is cooling its heels in the bear sanctuary after being rescued from a Kalandar. (See the external link). Wildlife SOS, which has been undertaking this countrywide rescue operation, has a centre in Bangalore.
Announcing yoga workshops with yogacharya Shameem Akthar, who has been trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center.
With Latin and ballroom dancing becoming more popular among urban Indians, they are moving to more serious business in place of just being an entertainment. Talented young professionals and choreographers are catering to this massive sway, ushering in a new dance culture, observes Jayalakshmi Sengupta.
At a time when India is banning all things Pakistan, thanks to the recent war-like situation between the two countries, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut is encouraging Pakistani music.
The Maharashtra government late on Tuesday night decided to include the dance bars in Mumbai under the recently announced ban on dance bars in the state.
ABCD 2 feels a bit of stretch at 154 minutes.
'The evening show is coming to an end, and everyone is on the phone and I want to take everyone's call.' 'I want to ask how they liked the film. How did they feel when they left the cinema while crying?'
Rohit Sharma and his team faced a security scare, hotel lockdown, and overwhelming fan frenzy. And yet, what followed was one of India's most dramatic wins ever.
The book, to be introduced in schools from the 2025-2026 academic year, marks a shift in tone in its portrayal of the Mughal emperors, offering detailed accounts of conquest, religious decisions, cultural contributions, and brutality.
'I woke up and I'm like Oh damn! It's hit 1 million views. Yeah it was crazy.'
Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Friday.
'Madhuriji and Vidyaji are expert dancers, but the chemistry they created on screen...'
Sudaram Master talks about judging Aata, the first Telugu reality television show, which is in its fifth season now.
The NBA posted a video of the dance on its Facebook page on Tuesday and it went viral.
'Those dance steps are meant for athletes and dancers far younger than me,' the choreographer-director-actor says.
The choreographer-turned-director showed off some cool dance moves from his film, ABCD.
Political parties in Maharashtra reacted strongly to the Supreme Court verdict.
Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant talks about the dancing sensation that is Hrithik Roshan, on his 40th birthday.
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