India's history-making cricket team was showered with gushing praise by former players with batting great Sunil Gavaskar slamming criticism that the triumph came against a weakened Australian team.
Who are the big winners of the night? We tell you!
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Need a couple of upsets to win medal at Asian Games'
The world braced up to a post-Bolt era but for India there was no momentous change as the country's athletes did nothing for the global audience to take note of.
Indonesia president Joko Widodo declared the 18th Asian Games open in a glittering ceremony on Saturday, launching what promises to be a frenetic fortnight of breathless sporting action featuring the best of the continent's athletes.
A look at the red carpet arrivals.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
We round off the week with some of the good, bad and ugly looks.
A look at some interesting moments from the 10-day fashion gala in New York.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Movies, their motives and time of release make me wonder if we'll ever be able to see India as India and not a reflection of its governments, notes Sukanya Verma.
'I never imagined that there would come a day when the NBA game would be seen and heard by Indian fans in their own language.'
Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight
The BCCI also wrote a few words wishing luck to the former SA captain.
Bringing it, Kat style!
'I don't give a f****. I am old enough now.' 'You just have to white-knuckle it and ride through it.' 'But really, who cares?' 'At the end of the day, just get on, feel the pain, embrace the suck.'
Reaction to South African AB de Villiers smashing the fastest ever one-day century in 31 balls against the West Indies at The Wanderers on Sunday.
A look at the richest Indians on the list.
Priyanka Chopra wins Victoria's Secret's SEXIEST Eyes Award!
No one even comes close to the impact Anil Kumble has had on Indian cricket, when it comes to winning matches and series, say Aakash Chopra and Impact Index.
They have been entertaining throughout the year!
Just when everything seemed picture perfect for brown faces on American television, Showtime reverts to form with its new series Billions. Aseem Chhabra points out how popular media still hasn't gained enough distance from accents and towel-turban fixations.
Sukanya Verma revisits Chaalbaaz where Sridevi was such a pleasure to watch, twice over!
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The Indian men's team salvaged some pride with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Germany in their inconsequential Group C tie to end its campaign at the Thomas Cup badminton tournament on a positive note at the Siri Fort Sports Complex.
The royal couple chose a modern touch to their marriage ceremony.
Happy Birthday, Nicole Kidman!
He isn't Bollywood's go-to guy for the funnies for nothing.
'I'll remember you as the face of joy for ever.' Sukanya Verma remembers the iconic Sridevi.
Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal led India to the quarter-finals of Uber Cup with a crushing 4-1 victory over Hong Kong but it was curtains for their male counterparts in the Thomas Cup after they lost to Korea 2-3 in New Delhi.
Shanoo Sharma -- the woman responsible for launching the careers of Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Alia Bhatt among others -- tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com what casting is all about.
It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake news' became real. Shuma Raha looks back.
'Masaan is history for me. This is another journey with Raman Raghav 2.0. You have to clean your slate after every film, and not let its success or failure affect you.' Vicky Kaushal moves on, with Raman Raghav 2.0.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday
While TCS, Infosys and Cognizant have hinted at a weak quarter, analysts say the slowdown is cyclical and growth will return after the US elections
'If Michael Jackson is called the King of Pop, would he mind it? It's a great thing. I don't mind being called excellent in what I do. I don't mind being typecast. I am very good at what I do, nobody can do what I do. I am the best action hero.' There's no stopping Vidyut Jammwal.
Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week was high on drama.
'In 2015 I watched films in so many places. I attended several film festivals around the world -- Berlin, Tribeca (New York), Telluride, Toronto, Zurich, Mumbai, Dharamsala and Goa,' says Aseem Chhabra, author of a forthcoming book on Shashi Kapoor.
IPL Action VIII: These players went unsold
'Once, when I was standing around on the set one day, whining about something -- you know we were gonna work through supper or the long hours or whatever, Tommy Lee Jones said to me, 'Isn't it such a privilege, Meryl, just to be an actor? Yeah, it is, and we have to remind each other of the privilege and the responsibility of the act of empathy. We should all be very proud of the work Hollywood honours here tonight.'
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