Hockey icon Balbir Singh Senior, who died at 96 after battling multiple health issues, was on Monday cremated in Chandigarh with full state honours, with Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi declaring that the Mohali stadium will be named after the legendary player. The mortal remains of the three-time Olympic gold medallist was consigned to flames at an electric crematorium here, with his maternal grandson Kabir performing the last rites in the presence of Sikh priests.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the actors, who waited patiently, and will now release their films in theatres this year.
Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the big hits scored, and presents his half-yearly report.
Among the keenly watched contests are those involving former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj, UP) and Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai, Bihar), Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur, Bihar) and Raosaheb Danve (Jalna, Maharashtra).
In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits. Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working majority, with just one phase left to go, argues Prem Panicker.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the big hits scored, and presents his half-yearly report.
'When you are starting your journey, people say that's the hardest part.' 'But I feel that when you get a taste of success, when you get a taste of things working out for you, it is harder.'
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani clicks the couples at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.
To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.
The director has primarily seen successes with romantic films so far, and so it would be interesting to see how he directs Salman Khan in an Adrenalin-pumping action thriller.
Kabir Khan's film is reportedly a bio-pic of a real life war hero.
Joginder Tuteja lists the actors, who are yet to announce their next ventures.
All the films that went past the 200 crores mark and how many days they took to achieve this milestone.
Magical! When cricket meets cinema...
Joginder Tuteja lists films that were severely criticised and yet, emerged blockbusters.
2019 had as many as 17 films in the Rs 100/200/300 crore clubs. What's even more remarkable is that 10 directors made their debut in this elite club, something totally unprecedented.
In a multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja keeps you informed about the theatrical releases coming up in 2024.
Priyanka Chopra was delighted at the grand premiere of her international Web series Citadel on April 4.
Saini, who had won the compound mixed team gold with Pragati, made amends in the bronze place playoff, when he beat Frenchman Victor Bouleau 148-146 to sign off with three medals (one gold, two bronze).
As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.
The couple, who went back to work just two days after their wedding festivities, have quite a few films coming up.
The Chhattisgarh police has arrested two people in connection with a Rs 20-crore burglary from a jewellery store in Delhi earlier this week and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments from them, a senior official said on Friday, even as the probe suggested involvement of only one person in the incident.
The launch of Koel Puri's Clearly Invisible In Paris, in Mumbai, last Friday, revealed Suhana's star power.
Eight new faces will be gracing the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week's autumn/winter instalment in March. We introduce you to another pretty hopeful.
We'll be seeing eight new faces on the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week's autumn/winter instalment next month. We introduce you to another hottie hopeful.
Salman's devil-may-care attitude as Tiger looks super cool and he lights up the screen in a way that only he can. But his surprisingly poignant turn is what got Mayur Sanap really excited.
'The entire team actually loves my father and respects him for his management and honesty.'
To celebrate India's glorious World Cup win on June 25, 1983, Paymentz launch The 1983 World Cup Opus exactly 39 years later.
Joginder Tuteja lists the 10 hottest south actors, who carry a pan-India appeal.
The tributes to Fr Stan by his associates and his co-accused (which were read out) provided a clue to why his death continues to touch so many.
With OTT gaining popularity, quite a few stars will make their debut on digital platforms.
We caught up with model Kabir Singh at the LFW, who said he was a diet conscious, fitness freak, takes his career really seriously, and how he loves colourful goggles.
'The very thought of this evening has been giving me sleepless nights and goosebumps for days.'
That win gave us something no other victory ever would: It gave a young nation hope. It gave us the will to dream, notes Abhishek Mande Bhot.
Joginder Tuteja looks at the biggies coming our way this year.
Some films have done predictably well at the box office while others have emerged as surprise hits.
Balbir Sr's three Olympic gold medals came in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) as vice-captain, and Melbourne (1956) as captain.
'The second half of 2022 definitely looks stronger for Bollywood.'
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