If Indian storytelling can deliver, it can make the entertainment industry an engine of economic growth and a substantial contributor to GDP, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.
Things are off to a good start when a lead movie character appears for the first time against strategic music or swaggering drama and the audience bursts into wholehearted whistles and applause.
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Railways caused the biggest upset in this Ranji Trophy season so far, after they defeated domestic giants Mumbai by 10 wickets within three days in their Elite Group B match, in Mumbai, on Friday. Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan (5-60) took five wickets, as Mumbai were bundled out for 198 in their second essay at the Wankhede Stadium, after India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane failed miserably in the second innings as well.
The bourse's valuations may get a boost, as it gets set for its OFS of about Rs 10,000 crore.
With the win, Bangladesh have strengthened their chances of progressing to the Super League stage from Group C.
Games Sukanya Verma learned at the movies.
Bollywood remembers their daddies on Father's Day.
Get inspired from Bollywood and holiday in style!
Aiming to enhance quality of life while conserving the planet, Fourth Partner has ventured into the disruptive sector of solar power
'You would never ask a man what we ask actresses, "Now that she is getting married, will she work?"' 'Nobody asks men these questions; this mindset must change.'
Here is a list of some activities you can do in the park in Bollywood style!
Putting up an all-round show, Karnataka defeated Mumbai by 5 wickets in their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy game in Mumbai on Sunday, inside two-and-half days. This was Mumbai's second consecutive loss at home, following their defeat against Railways.
At a press conference held in Jammu, the senior Congress leaders announced the party's decision to end its six year alliance with the National Conference, headed by Farooq Abdullah.
Adhuna Bhabani reveals that her love for hair styling began at a young age when her mother would take her to the hairstylist.
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A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.
Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.
Most political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, ruling National Conference, People's Democratic Party and Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party are all set to go it alone in the five phased electoral battle for 87 constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir assembly.
The India Test spinner had one wicket to show in 21 overs during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh.
Teatime enjoys a special place in Hindi films.
United States Vice President Joe Biden on Monday left for a rare vice presidential trip to India for the first leg of his visit to the Asia-Pacific region.
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Before Kill Dil, Govinda featured in these awful movies.
Sukanya Verma lists her favourite episodes from Koffee With Karan over the years.
Pakistan's embattled former military dictator Pervez Musharraf has refused to leave the country on "medical grounds" until he is given "clean chit" in high treason and other cases, according to a close aide.
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday
Sukanya Verma lists the lessons Bollywood taught us this year.
Stuart Binny, who has lost his place in the Indian Test and ODI teams, struck his ninth first class hundred -- a blistering 156 -- as Karnataka grabbed a huge first innings lead over Assam on day three of their Group B Ranji Trophy match on Saturday.
And no, the list doesn't start and stop with Boman Irani!
Government formation in Jammu and Kashmir remains a puzzle with the Bharatiya Janata Party looking for a partner among the state's mainstream parties but the National Conference has virtually ruled out a tie up with the saffron party.
Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and his movies.
'There is a lot of insecurity in this job. That is why we are paid so much money.' Parineeti Chopra comes clean.
For Arnab Goswami, the television studio is a stage and he plays his part to the hilt, with a finger on the pulse of the English-speaking audience, says Veenu Sandhu
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