Despite belonging to a political dynasty of sorts, Aaditya Thackeray is the first in his family to contest an election.
'Irrfan was known in his friend circles as a Sufi-esque man who was never detached from any incident, person or situation,' remembers Rajesh Abhay, a friend of the actor since their days at NSD.
'John Lasseter gave me such good advice. He said the reason why he wanted me to tell the story was because it was about my dad and me. He said if it is a father and son story, it will relate universally.' Star Pixar animator Sanjay Patel tells Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com the back story behind his new film, Sanjay's Super Team, which features Hanuman, Vishnu and Durga as superheroes.
'I did hesitate and was scared, but I decided to save the child as I realised I would have done that if he was my child'
Yoga, wellness, meditation, Ayurveda, software and ... toothpaste - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has successfully merged business with spirituality
Melbourne based Priya Serrao is the first beauty queen from the country with an Indian connection.
The range will make way for rallies in Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning shooter Shreyasi Singh's life as she gears up for the electoral battle in Bihar, aiming to restore an average Bihari's faith in the state so that there is an end to the "exodus".
No one will outshine the Oscars stage this year.
Turkish-German filmmaker Fatih Akin opens up about his friendship with Indian director Anurag Kashyap.
US President Barack Obama has appointed an Indian American, Srinija Srinivasan, to his 13-member Commission on Presidential Scholars.
These incredible pictures show what freedom means to 50 top photographers from around the globe. Free-to-use photography app Agora asked its 3.5 million users to take a photo which they thought would best illustrate the theme of 'freedom'. After nearly 20,000 entries, 50 images have made it to the final and are now being voted on --competing to be crowned the 'World's Best photo of #Freedom2020'. Voting is open now and the winner will be selected by January 23, with the top photographer will win $1,000 (Rs 70,850).
Sanmay Ved, in a post on LinkedIn, had said he chose his award to be donated to the Art of Living's education programme.
'Raza exemplified a sense of warmth and a connectedness to his roots and to Indian earth.'
Be it behind the bike sheds or at the school disco, you are more likely to remember your first romantic kiss with your partner, more so than losing your virginity.
Glimpses from the magnificent Kochi Biennale.
How did Smriti Irani go from being a graduate in 2004 to an undergraduate in 2014?
From Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Emma Roberts, Joe Jonas to Mandy Moore, tattoo artiste Winter Stone seems to be everyone's favourite in Hollywood.
A combination of demonetisation, a poorly and hurriedly implemented GST, and more recently the "botched up" lockdown of the economy to control the spread of Covid has brought the economy to its knees.
'...it didn't make sense to me.' 'If the character was not adding (to the story), I wasn't interested.' 'The reason why I chose to act is because of the way it makes me feel when I'm acting, not for the fame and money.'
A solitary patch of violet stands out in what are walls blackened high with soot, a reminder of a room that was once coloured with shades of content and is now littered with the detritus of a riot -- except for a bed on which sits Nazar Mohammad. His three-storey home in northeast Delhi's Shiv Vihar Phase 7, one of the worst-hit areas in the recent riots, tells the story of not just three days of clashes but also of hope rising from the ashes of violence.
Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.
A Mughal-era manuscript filled with Indian miniatures discovered locked up in a cupboard inside a rural England castle is now up for sale at Sotheby's upcoming auction in London.
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi invites applications for MBA and MBA (Management of Services) Admissions 2009.
Here's how you can ensure you have enough in your kitty and be in command of your finances.
Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.
An Indian-origin teacher has been suspended after a video of a controversial classroom stunt that shows her firing a water gun at an image of President Donald Trump and yelling "die" went viral online.
R K Laxman immortalised the passive, hapless common man with an uncanny perception
Simanta Roy Buck finds out why Indian-American singer-songwriter Zoya Mohan bought a one-way ticket to Mumbai.
A meeting to pay homage to K G Subramanyam, one of India's most interesting painters and thinkers.
We live in a wonderfully, weird world and here's the proof of it!
Japan's next restroom revolution? Phasing out squat toilets for Tokyo 2020
'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'
2020 has dimmed the animated bulbs that create magical images and transform Kolkata into a mesmerising fairyland during Durga Puja.
These young guns will introduce fresh designs into Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.
Abhishek Mande interviews Paritosh Uttam, an IIT grad, a practicing IT professional and author of Dreams in Prussian Blue.
Vampire Academy falls flat on its face, says Paloma Sharma.
Bollywood's proud parents attended a screening of short films written and directed by the IB film students of Singapore International School at the Light Box Preview Theatre in Santa Cruz, a western suburb of Mumbai, on Saturday.
The Kambli family has been crafting the idol for Mumbai's most famous Ganesha pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja, since 1935.
More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000. To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been closing tourist attractions that normally draw large crowds. World-famous destinations such as the Great Wall of China and the Venetian canals resemble ghost towns. As new coronavirus cases are confirmed daily, more closures and cancellations are expected. For the most up-to-date information on the status of an attraction or event, check the institution's or event's main web page.
