Indian American children have dominated the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee in the United States since the turn of the new century. Long before this impressive trail of triumphs began, way back in 1985, Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American child to win the Spelling Bee. Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit Masih catches up with Dr Natarajan as the 2021 Spelling Bee takes off this weekend.
Some of the jokes soar, some nosedive. But to the housefull theatre that laughed at every single bit, it's stuff Diwali releases are made of, writes Sukanya Verma.
Shakila was known for her roles in Aar Par, CID, Raj Mahal, Alibaba Aur Chaalis Chor, China Town and Hatim Tai.
Targets women with new offerings such as Baileys cream liqueur and Nilaya. Liquor maker Diageo India is planning a big marketing push for its core brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and newer offerings in India such as Baileys and Nilaya. Both Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff have nearly 90 per cent share in the premium segment of the scotch and vodka market.
Jos Buttler played a cracking innings of 75, as he launched a superb counter-attack to turn the tide with a sixth-wicket stand worth 139 runs with Chris Woakes, who finished unbeaten on 84, to take England to victory in the first Test.
According to various senior UB Group officials, the strategy of 14 power brands' focus is expected to be rolled out soon.
Will Ranbir Kapoor strike back with Bombay Velvet? Find out what Raja Sen has to say about the trailer.
As cinemas remain shut and watching movies on big screen still a distant dream, OTT platforms are keeping us distracted from the pandemic with its steady supply of content.
All the action from the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
Shah Rukh Khan will appear on Salman Khan's show Bigg Boss 9 to promote Dilwale!
30 years have passed since a team made Australia follow on at home! India's first innings lead of 322 is their biggest ever in Australia. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.
'I accept that huge responsibility very humbly.'
The Badshah of Bollywood beats some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Hollywood celebrity sightings at the ongoing film festival.
What a moralebooster for the comic returning to our television screens this weekend!
Johnny Depp, who was out of action following an injury on the sets, has resumed shooting for Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
Meet the ladies who have made an impression in the OTT universe.
Sukanya Verma picks 10 essential David Dhawan movies you need to watch to understand their loony appeal.
Bollywood's biggest and most beautiful stars turn up at the Mumbai police's annual show.
Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.
He became only the third Indian captain to score a century in the West Indies after Kapil Dev and Rahul Dravid.
The model-turned-actress has been doing lot of work post her stint in Bigg Boss 9.
Sonakshi Sinha's character in Holiday in inspired from boxing legend, Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali.
Australia's Fox Sports reported that Bairstow was involved in a clash, in a hotel bar, with Australian player Cameron Bancroft in Perth during England's warm-up for the series.
South Africa needed three off the last two balls but Tom Curran, who had just been smashed for 12 runs in three by Dwaine Pretorius, got him lbw then had Bjorn Fortuin caught off the final ball to cap off a day of almost unrelenting excitement and set up a thrilling decider in Centurion on Sunday.
Fantastic Four is a disappointing reboot of a disappointing superhero franchise.
Shakila's seductive performances in the ever-popular club number Babuji Dheere Chalna and the fabulous torch song Hoon Abhi Main Jawaan made filmmakers sit up and notice this new talent.
Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.
ECB's Harrison said the board was getting used to the idea of hosting cricket in empty stadiums.
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The rest of the core cast are Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal and Johnny Lever.
Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto.
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