No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.
Here is a look at May's background, career and personal life.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have shared the grand slam spoils this year and it would take a hard heart not to hope for a fairy tale rematch next month of their epic 2008 Wimbledon final.
Shabana Azmi showers praise on birthday boy Anil Kapoor.
Sanjay Dutt's relationship with Madhuri Dixit, the break up and heartache that followed.
Presenting 10 artists who stood out for their music -- and the clothes they wore on stage!
Satyajit Ray's fabulous use of fantasy to condemn fascism and Shah Rukh Khan's gift of enthralling oratory, Sukanya Verma's fantastic filmi week.
From a shy bride to a passionate campaigner, the story of Diana, 'the People's Princess', was more often than not told through photographs.
Serena Williams has buried the hatchet and will return to Indian Wells.
With the festival of colours just around the corner, we dig out some lively bhang-soaked ditties just for you.
In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Madhubala and Kishore Kumar's Half Ticket (1962).
Sabyasachi Satpathy reveals what the Bigg Boss 11 housemates are really like.
There is going to be no defence of freedom of thought from this government.
How well do you know Amancio Ortega? Here are 10 facts about the reclusive owner of Zara.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Are we seeing the beginning of the communalising of one of the most iconic film industries in the world?' asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Presenting the hottest magazine covers of 2015. Vote for your favourite!
'Once the flaky fizz vaporises into nonsense and noise, a sense of tedium begins to steep in. Even so, at its 124 minutes running time, Dishoom doesn't hobble for too long to hurt one's butt or brain, says Sukanya Verma.
The star was chosen to deliver the Penguin Annual Lecture.
Vote for your favourite Bollywood dance-off sequence!
What the stars have in store for your romantic life.
She sung a song for every mood, every situation. Sukanya Verma dives into Asha Bhosle's magnificent repertoire and pulls out gems on her 85th birthday.
'No country has a richer history than India. We cannot let someone twist our history.'
'When I see the final moments of Padmaavat, it reminds me of how strong and powerful and intelligent women are.' 'I feel so powerful and alive as a woman.'
Do you know this giant?
'It feels like a part of me is going away with her death.'
Narendra Modi can pick up a tip from the Samajwadi Party ramlila. If he doesn't want L K Advani as President, he might anoint him Bharatiya Bhishma Pitamah, suggests Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won! Raja Sen sums up the 74th Golden Globes perfectly.
'At a festival that has shown so many brilliant films, I cannot be more thrilled to receive this award,' said Slave's director Steve McQueen.
Jermain Defoe made himself an instant Sunderland hero with a sensational volleyed goal to seal a vital 1-0 win over North East rivals Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Nagaraju's dogged fight over a period of 18 years for his ancestral property began from scratch
And you thought Bollywood was just about making movies!
Vroom! Indonesia president a hit on social media after motorbike stunt
'Acting is the toughest job in the world.'
Dear supporters of Indian English, take heart! You have company. :-)
In Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot showcases her badass combat skills. But what is she like in real life?
Rakhi Sawant is as uncensored as they come.
This is how the Bollywood star reacted to Mumbai's cops' 'moral policing' after they rounded up and harassed 13 consenting couples from a hotel near Aksa beach in Mumbai
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