Little Thomas may have its heart in the right place, but its storytelling never quite catches up with its intentions, rues Mayur Sanap.
Bollywood stars celebrate Diwali with family, festive traditions, puja and plenty of love.
'I did not give up on acting; I was always open to it. I just wasn't actively chasing it for a period of time.'
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal delighted fans by sharing the first photograph of their son Vihaan on Diwali, just a day after his first birthday.
Heart Of The Beast may not tell a new story, but its old-fashioned storytelling makes these familiar elements work well enough for a heartfelt drama, notes Mayur Sanap.
Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Neena Gupta celebrate Diwali with their families.
With National Candy Day giving us the perfect excuse to indulge our sweet tooth, we're taking inspiration from Bollywood's best-dressed ladies and their colourful outfits. Whether you're drawn to the dreamy charm of pastel candy shades or the bold appeal of a sunshine-yellow hue, there's a colour personality waiting to be discovered.
On screen, Niharika Chouksey is winning hearts with her bubbly, girl-next-door charm in Tum Se Tum Tak.
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrate daughter Raha's 4th birthday with a colourful party.
Sonia Gandhi's memoir "Belonging: A Journey Of Love" details the political targeting of her son, Rahul Gandhi, by the BJP and Narendra Modi government. She asserts that neither she nor Rahul received any monetary benefit from the National Herald revival process, despite facing legal challenges. The book also touches upon the legal issues faced by Priyanka Gandhi's husband, Robert Vadra, and highlights the family's resilience.
Some actors dress for the spotlight. Sai Pallavi, however, seems to bring a little bit of her character wherever she goes. As she steps out for the promotions of Nitesh Tiwari's much-awaited Ramayana, her sari choices are making quite the impression.
11-year-old Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir made an impressive debut at the FIA Karting World Championship in La Conca, Italy. Despite a qualifying setback that placed her 83rd, she showcased exceptional overtaking skills, gaining 16 places in Race 1 to finish sixth and an overall 43 places throughout the weekend, ranking 40th out of 87 drivers.
'Some films aren't measured by the length of a role or the minutes spent on screen. They are measured by the magnitude of the story, the passion behind its making and the privilege of being associated with something so deeply rooted in our collective faith and divinity.'
In her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', Sonia Gandhi describes the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as a 'tragic and shameful' chapter. She asserts that Rajiv Gandhi, despite being thrust into a moment of governmental failure, was inherently just and compassionate and could not have authorised the heinous acts. Gandhi also discusses the delay in army deployment and the ongoing struggle for justice for victims, noting that cases continue to drag on in courts.
Sonia Gandhi's memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," reveals for the first time her profound grief over the loss of her first child, a boy born prematurely in January 1969. The intensely personal account details the family's brief joy, the baby's subsequent death, and the difficult decision regarding his burial at Feroze Gandhi's farm in Mehrauli, alongside the emotional toll and public scrutiny she faced.
Residents of Sammoo village in Himachal Pradesh have not celebrated Diwali for over 100 years due to a belief in a curse. Villagers fear misfortune, including fires, disasters, and deaths, if they attempt to observe the festival, a tradition stemming from a woman's 'sati' and subsequent curse.
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi explained that giving up her Italian passport and adopting Indian citizenship felt more difficult, as it was a part of herself that she had brought from Italy.
Suriya delivers a fun performance as a brilliant yet eccentric detective in Jithu Madhavan's Scene, that entertainingly infuses humour into a cat-and-mouse thriller, commends Sreeju Sudhakaran.
'Ranbirbhai's understanding of acting and action is incredible.'
Sonia Gandhi's memoir, "Belonging: A Journey Of Love," recounts a poignant incident from Rahul Gandhi's seventh birthday in 1977, shortly after Indira Gandhi's electoral defeat. Most of his friends skipped the celebration, offering Rahul an early, painful lesson in the fickle nature of political relationships, a theme that also affected Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Alisha Chopra is one of the fresh faces making her way into the spotlight with Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar. But the actress has been steadily building her screen career long before her latest outing brought her to the attention of Hindi film audiences.
Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala, fresh off her historic senior World Championships gold, is now focused on winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She attributes her strength and determination to the enduring memory and guidance of her late father, who introduced her to wrestling.
Karwa Chauth is all about love, traditions, dressing up and, of course, making that moon sighting worth the wait. But while some women swear by a classic red sari, others would rather experiment with bold colours, statement jewellery or a contemporary twist on ethnic wear.
Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli, T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav, and former Australian skipper David Warner were among numerous cricket personalities who extended Diwali greetings to fans via social media. They were joined by ICC Chairman Jay Shah, former Indian cricketers, and IPL franchises in sharing messages of happiness, prosperity, and togetherness for the festival of lights.
Indian sports personalities, including Sachin Tendulkar, PV Sindhu, and Gautam Gambhir, took to social media to extend their heartfelt Dussehra wishes to fans, emphasising the festival's message of the triumph of good over evil.
'It was very challenging to understand how to get into this character because when you say gangster, you also have to remember that she comes from a very royal family. So it's almost like I'm a gangster, but I'm also thinking in my head that I'm a queen.'
Shikhar Shetty's 5/54 and Manvanth Kumar's three wickets bowled Tripura out for 194, before Karnataka lost Mayank Agarwal to finish Day One at 10/1, trailing by 184 runs.
Venkatesh leads a genre-bending entertainer that promises comedy and thrills, but Trivikram's contrived writing and poorly executed surprises leave it struggling to deliver.
A shuddh desi epic told through the eyes of a Hollywood blockbuster -- the first instalment of Nitesh Tiwari's 195 minutes long yarn has more action than emotion on its mind, notes Sukanya Verma.
'This narrative that we are going against China or that our government has pressured us to change the script or rewrite it...yeh sab bakwaas hai.'
Ladakh can be as tiring as it is fascinating -- it's not just the high altitude that takes the breath away, but the beauty in every turn of the road.
'Find a man who loves you so beautifully that even after you're married, you'd still want to tell him, "Let's get married." I would do it a thousand times -- 100 is nothing. It's really that simple.'
'The remaining 30% are scared they will be shot at and they too will shell out the money soon.'
If there's one thing Elie Saab knows how to do, it's make an entrance. And when the Lebanese couturier's world of high-octane glamour meets H&M's accessible fashion, you know the glam is going to be serious.
'He was a one-of-a-kind man with a clean heart who always spoke his mind. A true raja, he was the king of hearts.'
The latest streaming sensations this week, from the gripping psychological horror Obsession and the poignant Matthew Perry documentary to the action-packed Mirzapur: The Movie and a host of regional and international series across major OTT platforms.
Despite an unassailable 3-1 lead, the Indian team management is contemplating tactical changes for the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton, potentially bringing in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and addressing concerns over Sanju Samson's form and bowling inconsistencies.
Nayanthara's divine powers cannot save Mookuthi Amman 2 from its screenplay that feels as outdated as its idea of comedy.
'Many women lose control of properties after their husband's death.'
Sonia Gandhi's new book reveals her deep internal conflict and reluctance to enter politics after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination. Despite her children's fierce opposition, she found guidance in the Bhagavad Gita, which helped her overcome her doubts and embrace her duty towards the Congress party amidst its challenging times in the late 1990s.
