'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'
'Sunny sir was very different from what we imagined -- calm, shy, and soft-spoken. He didn't talk much, just smiled gently.'
'Aamir is really competitive. I feel that also keeps him young.'
His challenge now may be coping with Alibaba's undoubted status as a whale in the world of e-commerce.
Jack Ma who had five years ago said he was inspired and excited by "Make in India" possibly understood the essence of the signature campaign better than some others and decided to stay away from India other than as an investor, says Nivedita Mookerji.
Tax demands and regulatory hassles, coupled with low internet density and sundry other problems, would have kept Mr Ma awfully busy - and small.
'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.'
'There is no cringe shot in the film which could give me a sleepless night.'
Rishi Sunak, who seems to be on an extended holiday in India -- we spotted the former UK PM at the Jaipur Lit Fest and at the fourth T20I at the Wankhede late January -- was at Lok Kalyan Marg on Tuesday.
Caste census politics took centre stage on Thursday with the Congress terming the government's decision as a 'diversionary tactic' and a move for headlines management and the Bharatiya Janata Party saying it has exposed the difference between the Centre's 'true intentions' and the 'empty sloganeering' of the opposition party.
'He has always let us do our own thing but if we ever need anything, he is there with the best advice.'
The Congress PM Modi of taking inspiration from Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels
Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.
We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi scored 62.3 per cent in his masters in Political Science, Gujarat University's Vice Chancellor M N Patel has said.
'Playing Murlikant Petkar changed my life.'
The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
Startup founders need to sit up and think about how not to take stardom for granted and how not to disappoint their fans who have stood in long queues for those precious selfies with popular entrepreneurs, notes Nivedita Mookerji.
What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
On Thursday, the SC had voiced "serious concern" over Governor Ravi's refusal to reinduct Ponmudi as a minister in the state cabinet even after the SC had suspended his conviction in a corruption case.
'People want to do business in the name of the Kedarnath temple.'
'The 2024 general elections proved that UP is not Gujarat.'
In 1930, John Maynard Keynes predicted that by 2030 technology would be so advanced that three hours of work per day would suffice. Has AI brought about the transformation that Keynes predicted, asks Atanu Biswas.
'Who can forget that a superstar made me comfortable?'
The leaders of China and Taiwan met on Saturday for the first time since the formerly bitter Cold War foes split amid civil war 66 years ago.
Even within China, economic slowdown and stiffer competition may hit growth.
'Television actors are people who play with fire.'
'A director should be gifted with the right couple to show a love scene.' 'I was very lucky to have Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the love scene.' 'Just placing them in a frame together, it was something else.'
One of Hindi cinema's most high-profile couples celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3.
Watching Raabta possibly can't be anyone's idea of entertainment in this birth or last, feels Sukanya Verma.
On this Teachers Day, I once again bow my head as I remember all the teachers who had taught me in school, college, military academy, army courses and so on. But Ms Shantha Potty Aunty, this one more head bow is specially for you, admirably says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).
'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'
Bollywood stars celebrate Teacher's Day by sharing anecdotes and childhood memories with their teachers.
'As it was his team's first offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Mr Sharma was fined Rs 12 lakh.'
Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Akshay Kumar headline OTT offerings this week. Plus, you'll find aliens, spirits, serial killers... Sukanya Verma lists them out.
It would be unfair to accommodate Gauri's incredible journey in six episodes, but the makers have done justice by casting Sushmita Sen. She adds a touch of elegance and reform in some of the most challenging scenes, applauds Divya Nair.
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