Elections to the nine council seats which fell vacant on April 24 were postponed in view of the coronavirus outbreak, but last week the Election Commission set May 21 as the poll date.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Mohammed Salim were among the prominent politicians who tested positive for COVID-19 as a rapid spike in cases took the tally in the country to over 18 lakh on Monday.
As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.
Which is *your* favourite AB film?
Among many things that Amitabh Bachchan's onscreen credentials remains unrivalled for, dying is right at the top!
Sukanya Verma looks at all the AKs Bachchan has worked with.
As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.
We drew a few curious comparisons between Salman Khan-Nagma and Tiger Shroff-Shraddha Kapoor's Baaghi.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.
Sukanya Verma lists her 10 dramatically diverse recommendations to catch on various streaming platforms.
Sukanya Verma revisits Chaalbaaz where Sridevi was such a pleasure to watch, twice over!
Keeping in view the approaching Lok Sabha elections, the All Indian Congress Committee has appointed a battery of high-profile spokesmen for the Congress to showcase the achievements of the last 10 years of United Progressive Alliance government and publicise the various sectors where the UPA has performed. Renu Mittal reports
The actor has quite a body of memorable death scenes to boast of.
A look at the awards night.
Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.
Some were made on a grand scale, sending off a strong buzz even if they could not live up to it, while others told a good story.
Some of Bollywood's top directors started very young.
We take a look at his life through his pictures over the years.
From being siblings in one film to sweetheart in the other, these actors have done it all.
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.
Twenty years ago, Aziz Mirza had the foresight to predict the great discord India would witness and revolt against, notes Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma celebrates 25 years of Bollywood images.
Bhilar, a strawberry farming hub in Maharashtra, has been transformed into India's first 'books village'.
'Shakti Samanta was a very honest man. I have done four films with him. He was very sick before he died; nobody was allowed to see him in the hospital. I went but I could not bear to see him like that. Iftekar and I would go to see Ashok Kumar often. He would ask me to bring some kheema, as he loved my wife's preparation. I would have attended kavi sammelans with Jan Nisar Akhtar (Javed Akhtar's father), Sahir Ludhianvi and Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan was a child then, and would often accompany his father.' Veteran actor Chandrashekhar Vaidya goes back in time.
The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.
Sometimes, the movies likes to use the rains in its title!
Paris spells r-o-m-a-n-c-e, oodles of it. Those who've visited cannot get enough. Those who haven't cannot stop wishing
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
On Amitabh Bachchan's 75th birthday, we bring you the unseen pictures of the legendary actor from his life.
The bill was passed with 165 voting in favour and 7 against it.
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'In the first elections, Hindutva forces got only 6% of the votes and won only 10 seats.' 'It was a great defeat for them.' 'They have held that grouse against Nehru since then.'
Sridevi's amazing dedication, Ranveer Singh's Scarface, Ranbir-Alia on nepotism and more in Sukanya Verma's emotionally charged Super Filmi week.
Yes, they're both movie directors. But there's something else!
Seen as a prelude to the more serious RedInk Awards -- which celebrate the finest in Indian journalism -- the high-profile winners of the 'Ouch' awards included Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
