'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'
The policy unveiled by the home ministry is based on seven key pillars to counter the terror threats emanating from India or abroad -- prevention, responses, aggregating internal capacities, human rights and "Rule of Law"-based processes.
'Thankfully, as Indians, we have a long history of trans people in our culture, in our religions, in our mythology.' 'It's not a fad which has suddenly come into existence, the way that a lot of Americans treat it.'
After a long time, here's a film that does justice to the people whose stories are never heard or written about, notes Divya Nair.
While acknowledging that they needed strong allies for a chance in the assembly polls, AIADMK cadres seemingly prefer actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to the BJP, owing to the latter's 'communal agenda' and consequent hardline Hindutva image, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.
Kamal has a crisp pen when it comes to writing short and yet powerful film dialogues. But while speaking ex tempore -- and that has been his style -- he looks every bit a confused man, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'
'My mantra on set to actors has always been, 'Feel... feel'.' 'And Preity would say, 'Feeling... feeling'.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.
Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio makes history by becoming Victoria Secret's first trans model.
'Especially at the hands of men.'
'I have seen Thugs of Hindostan, and I have worked in my film and I understand there is no comparison as such.'
Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.
It's back to basics for the Sharvari Wagh who is giving denims a fashion upgrade.
'Put on that goddamn dress, pick up your crown, and strut like the queen you are'.
There is startling accuracy to Dibakar Banerjee's portrayal, notes Sukanya Verma.
From the 'khiladi' brand of movies rocking his boat to a love for starring in biopics and scripts inspired by true stories to headlining endless remakes of South Indian hits, there's a pattern to the man and his methods.
'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'
'I have a problem with the term 'outsider'. 'Doctor ka beta doctor banta hain, par aap baki doctors ko outsider nahi na bulate.' 'I always wanted to be an actor, yaar.' 'While I was in the bank for eight years, I was training to be an actor in Delhi.'
Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.
Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.
You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.
'We desire to see our children and children-in-law find legal acceptance for their relationship...' Chintan Girish Modi on how parents of LGBTQIA+ Indians have appealed to Chief Justice Chandrachud to 'consider the plea for marriage equality'.
'People love watching good stories and as film-makers, it's on us to leave them with something they can take home.'
Lock Upp sounds and looks like Bigg Boss, but it isn't, observes Namrata Thakker.
Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.
Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.
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Pankaj Kapoor is one of India's finest actors. Subhash K Jha picks 5 memorable performances.
Where Ayushmann Khurrana gets the tone and texture of his hypermasculine chump in skinny gym shorts down pat, Vaani Kapoor is a picture of backbone and restraint in a role that could not have been easy, observes Sukanya Verma.
Sethupathi will soon make his Hindi debut with Mumbaikaar.
A beautiful documentary from Delhi. A shocking satire that spares no one. A thriller about a serial killer in Iran. A Pakistan film about family secrets... Aseem Chhabra lists the best films he saw in Cannes.
Could BB-8 be any cuter?!
Six queens and one king are making their own rules and celebrating the freedom to be their most fabulous selves on Vogue India's cover.
The LGBTQ rights advocate made history this month.
The actor, who has entertained audiences over five decades, looks back at his time in front of the camera.
Actor Sanjay Dutt on Saturday toured Allahabad district, campaigning for the Congress for the forthcoming assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, which he described as "the home I had left a few years ago only to come back". The 53-year-old actor began his electioneering from Meja assembly constituency in the district's trans-Yamuna region, nearly 65 km from Allahabad, where he urged the people to vote for the party that has been out of power in the state for more than two decades.
Offer your child raw vegetables and fresh fruit as snacks instead of foods high in sugars, fats, or salts.
Govinda opens up about his film, newfound friendship with Salman Khan and his hair transplant.
The actor gets candid about his upcoming movie Raajneeti and more.
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