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.
Images from the FIFA World Cup Group G match between Brazil and Switzerland on Monday.
Here is a look at all the records broken in the game:
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'We see mid-and small-caps as a real pot of gold.' 'From a 10-15 years perspective, mid-and small-cap are likely to outperform the larger index, as they have done in the past.'
The actor opened Lakme Fashion Week as she turned showstopper for Manish Malhotra.
'Not many films have a reference to a creature who talks, emotes, acts in a film. And Munjya is doing all of it.
The design of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch was unveiled on Tuesday.
Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.
It was debated if KL Rahul, Rohit and Kohli are the ideal No. 1, 2, and 3 in the shortest format and the answer received from most quarters wasn't exactly in the affirmative.
'Because of what she has done to every one of her films, they are untouchable.'
Jasprit Bumrah is the most complete bowler in international cricket, said former South African seamer Vernon Philander.
Brazil began their World Cup campaign doing what they do best under single-minded coach Dunga - making a little inspiration go just far enough in a 2-1 win over North Korea in Group G on Tuesday.
They took whopping fashion risks and were greatly rewarded.
'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'
The Congress on Wednesday attacked the government over the dip in vaccination numbers after a record high earlier this week with former party chief Rahul Gandhi saying the country is not safe unless vaccination is done on a large scale but sadly the government is "unable to move beyond a PR event".
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers conceded his team has been hit by the departure of controversial-but-prolific striker Luis Suarez as they prepare to take on Champions League winners Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Though physically distant, the spirit of gaonwali diwali keeps her connected to the mystic hills of Uttarakhand
Tamil film Velaiyilla Pattadhari shines because of Dhanush's performance, says S Saraswathi.
The former Intelligence Bureau director added that no one should jump to conclusions before the process of talks with various stakeholders in Kashmir began.
Priyanka Chopra looked gorgeous at the premiere of her film, The Sky Is Pink, at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Meet the showstoppers who stole our hearts in 2019.
One fan has got a mural painted on the wall of his home in Dalgaty Lane as a mark of tribute. And little wonder, it is slowly turning into a tourist destination.
His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.
How do we get back to higher trend growth? The heart of the problem lies in private corporate investment, recommends Ajay Shah.
'Lata didi's voice was as pure as a bell that rings in a temple.'
Fluorescent shirts, see through t-shirts, silver pants, torn jeans, spandex shorts, mesh vests, a tie embellished with 261 precious diamonds, is there any look Salman cannot carry off?
Just where did Bollywood spend New Year's Eve? They tell us.
'Be it Khan highlighting the issues with a rigged system, or schooling accountability from the government, or stressing the power of the vote, or that baap/beta line -- this is a kind of swashbuckling that Hindi film audiences haven't seen from their heroes for many years,' notes Mayur Sanap.
Sukanya Verma reminds us why we love going to the movies.
Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.
From the stock perspective, though, even as all the 10 analysts polled by Bloomberg have a 'buy' recommendation on FRL, their target price of Rs 535 suggest most of the positives are already priced in.
After getting married at her father's picturesque farmhouse in Khandala on January 21, Athiya Shetty posted some lovely pictures on social media.
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic is a very predictable kids film borrowing from most children's films you can think of. The kids are okay, but Rani and Saif are disappointing.
'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'
Rajinikanth fans throng Chennai theatres to catch his latest film Lingaa.
Fierce like firestorm yet soft like marshmallow: Federer and Nadal
Indi pop singer Alisha Chinai recently spoke out about the music scene in Bollywood, and her tiff with composers Vishal-Shekhar.
Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.
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