Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
'President Obama will make a historic visit to India in January, becoming the first US head of State to attend India's Republic Day and the only sitting US president to visit India twice.' 'There's little doubt the relationship has been re-energised, with renewed enthusiasm to take our partnership to the next level.'
A bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra said it will first go by the Committee of Administrators (COA) fourth status report and then will look into the contempt petition filed by CAB.
As often is the case on celluloid, romanticising death is as significant as making every moment count where a young life's passing makes the realisation all the more heartbreaking and momentous.
'Philosophy, politics and practicality cross paths in Mohalla Assi's ambitious premise.' 'Except it is directed in such an unwieldy fashion that instead of rich satire, what emerges is a lumbering flab of incoherence and opinion glut,' notes Sukanya Verma.
One of the most attractive things in a movie romance is to watch two people fall in love over a date or two.
What holds It's Not That Simple together is the cast; performers who frequently rise above their stodgy lines to bring something personal to the table, notes Sreehari Nair.
The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.
From cool to cocky, fun to furious, stern to sanskari, here are all the crazy lessons you can learn from Bollywood dads this Father's Day.
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas squanders whatever potential it had, feels Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma lists her 10 dramatically diverse recommendations to catch on various streaming platforms.
Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.
There's nothing wrong in Vidya Balan's performance. There's just nothing new about it, feels Sukanya Verma.
'Kesari devotes a significant chunk of its script to brandish Akshay's might as the dauntless, magnanimous, Sardar, Havildar Ishar Singh.' 'To his credit, the actor is a picture of restraint and righteousness as the worldly-wise Sardar on a mission,' notes Sukanya Verma.
On his birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of Raghuvir Yadav's best roles on big screen and small.
Launching the auction of mines for commercial mining, that is expected to garner Rs 33,000 crore of capital investment in the country over next five to seven years, Modi said it not only marks the beginning of unlocking of the country's coal sector from the "lockdown of decades", but aims at making India the largest exporter of coal.
Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.
Daredevilry is second nature to Bollywood actors. Be it riding horses, leaping off cliffs or sprinting atop moving buses and trains, the crazier the better. You can only imagine how much adventure sports appeal to the adrenaline junkie in them.
'A jumbo mess of warped notions and random ambition, Why Cheat India trivialises education and shows sympathy for deceit,' says Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.
Deepika, Sonam, Aishwarya, Sridevi, Hema Malini...
Jaitley will be cremated on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat, BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal said.
Mentalhood is far from an ideal comeback but it's nice to be reminded of Karisma Kapoor's radiant and lively screen presence again, says Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma feels wonderment for Dil Se's fabulous, flawless frames, and she tells us why.
IPS officers Arvind Kumar and Samant Kumar Goel to head IB and RAW respectively.
Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.
Shah said Hindi should reach every individual and every home in the country.
Sukanya Verma salutes the power of Saroj Khan and her brilliant choreography.
Hope Aur Hum never strays into complicated territory and sticks to its gentle celebration of everyday highs and lows, says Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma looks at all kinds of kooky khaki portrayals on the silver screen
7.8 million square feet of mall space is under construction this year, the highest ever since 2011.
Sukanya Verma looks at the colourful portrayal of this festival on the Bollywood screen.
What are the most worrisome aspects of climate change for India? Can they be solved?
Sukanya Verma salutes the late actor's spectacular cinematic legacy.
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