Maradona's massive wake sparked some criticism on social media, especially as the government had limited the number of people who could attend wakes and funerals to contain the virus.
Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.
The Ig Nobel prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then makes them think.
Start your day with tulsi and ginger tea, suggests Dr Vivek Chandel.
England off-spinner Graeme Swann has revealed how a sausage saved his international debut.
They believe that fat people can be beautiful and insist that they don't diet! Here's an interesting tete-a-tete with five models at Lakme Fashion Week!
We're an educated family, I said, let's not act like the mindless hordes who spread misinformation over WhatsApp, says Kishore Singh.
A burger joint in Tokyo is trying to cash-in on the big fight between Democratic Hilary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.
Along with medication, following a healthy diet along with regular exercise can help you fight the hormonal disorder, suggests gynecologist, obstetrician and IVF expert Dr Amit Patil.
The leader who three years ago was an ultra-Left wing underground leader was today talking with pragmatism and wisdom about dreams and peace. Karl Marx's foot soldier is now talking like a student of Dr Manmohan Singh's class on market economy
The Blake Diet is just the opposite of what the doctor might order.
'His sin was that he made public a certain lifestyle that was to be kept within the confines of those sweaty dressing rooms,' says Sreehari Nair.
Mercedes brought intrigue to Formula One testing on Thursday with television images showing Lewis Hamilton moving his car's steering wheel forwards and backwards as he drove. The mechanism appeared to alter the alignment of the front wheels, with the six-times world champion pulling the wheel towards him on the straights and pushing it back as he approached corners.
Love Story 2050 is a complete failure, a badly written attempt at sci-fi starring a Hrithik-lookalike and Priyanka Chopra in one of the worst performances of her career. And it's more than 3 hours long! Stay away!
The tighter and clingier your jeans, the better!
In an Instagram post by Esha, Iwobi was called 'gorilla'.
England captain David Beckham was sent off today for the first time since joining Real Madrid and put the incident down to harsher refereeing in Spain.
This New Year's eve, party like a pro with these lip smacking recipes.
Nayantara Patel lists four hotels to visit for the fabulous food they serve.
"We have food, wine, cheese from Portugal. We set up a table, share it with people, and talk about our cultures."
FIFA president Gianni Infantino promised that the tournament would leave a lasting legacy and there are "concrete plans" to make sure the stadiums are used in the future.
Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for their home Italian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday in a qualifying session that ended in farce and with drivers under investigation.
Film folk are celebrating their daughters on social media, and the pictures are adorable!
Borussia Dortmund fans put on a show of defiance on Wednesday as they poured into their home stadium for their match against AS Monaco, postponed after an attack on the team bus a day earlier.
A month ago, on March 25, Floyd Cardoz, chef extraordinaire, passed into the ages, a victim of coronavirus. Ranjita Ganesan remembers the culinary genius.
World over, consumers are moving away from processed food -- meat in particular. Want to know why?
The spirit of Christmas is on show in streets across the world, with Christmas lights displays popping up in people's front yards.
From 0% to 28%, here's the breakup of what attracts how much GST.
'People who were afraid to come out in the fear of losing their reputation will now do so fearlessly.'
This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.
'When you are a vegetarian who isn't terribly fond of cottage cheese, choices become somewhat limited, but I have never understood why everyone also conspires to gang up against the vegetable eater?' asks Kishore Singh.
People who are inactive are more likely to develop colon cancer, says Roy De Souza.
On Friday, German Chancellor was caught enjoying some down time in a pub in Brisbane, where she has come to attend the G20 summit. Over the past years, world leaders have often been snapped enjoying some time on their own at a pub, downing a drink or two. So, sit back, enjoy a glass of wine and a few of those moments.
For Chef Thomas Zacharias, Chef Floyd Cardoz, was a partner, mentor. And family.
The winds of change have swept through Ferrari and even Christmas has a different feel now.
This picturesque city is a fascinating mix of Swiss quaintness and modern flourishes.
Kickstart your morning with these exciting, delectable recipes.
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