Former captain Vinay Kumar hit an unbeaten 83 and shared a crucial 97-run stand for the last wicket Ronit More (10) to help Karnataka take a 39-run first innings lead against Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.
Domestic giants Mumbai continued its winning run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy thrashing Madhya Pradesh by nine wickets in Mumbai on Monday.
In its 13th season, the reality series -- known for getting its kicks by throwing a bunch of wayward celebrities and argumentative commoners under the same roof while numerous cameras capture their every single move -- continues its downward spiral, feels Sukanya Verma.
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Mumbai trounced Himachal Pradesh by 200 runs in their final Elite Group D game to remain unbeaten in the league stage
'Sriji knew me as a kid because I used to go in my school uniform to see her shoot.' 'The last two years, ever since I had my child, she has been so supportive. So inspirational.' 'The kind of love that she has given Adira and me has been phenomenal.'
Grand Masti's Bruna Abdullah has been added to the cast after a role was especially created for her opposite cast member Ashmit Patel.
A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.
Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin starred with a five-wicket haul to help Tamil Nadu bundle out Himachal Pradesh for 158 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group B match. A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.
A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.
'People ask me if I miss living a normal life, since I don't have privacy, and I tell them I don't want to have a normal life. I want people standing outside my house, I want to be loved by them. I have been fortunate enough to live like a star for 25 years and I would like to die as a star.' Shah Rukh Khan, unplugged.
'I appreciate women who can really go out and look gorgeous and glamorous. It's not easy for everyone. Looking hot and sensual is not something that everyone can carry off. All credit to the women, who do it so well.' Bhoomika Chawla gets candid.
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday
Gautam Gambhir scored the 43rd and final first-class century of his career as Delhi ensured at least three points by virtue of first innings lead against Andhra on the third day of their Group B encounter in the Ranji Trophy.
'I always work in films with an open heart.' 'I believe working with trust.' 'Unfortunately, we have many actors and stars who don't function in this manner.' 'Maybe that's the way they want to get their stardom.'
Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw, who had played his first game in first class cricket after serving a eight-month ban for doping, smashed a quick 66 off 62 balls against Baroda. A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.
A look at the last films of directors, who met with untimely deaths.
A look at the current lot of Pakistani beauties on the Indian horizon!
The celebrities offer their condolences.
India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.
Riteish Deshmukh on movies, Genelia and what he'd like to teach his sons.
'If every actor does commercial films, where is the space for the Amol Palekars and Farooq Sheikhs of today? I am happy being in that space and want to own that space.'
Jumme Ki Raat singer Palak Muchhal tells us how she found fame.
'I come from a film family so I guess people will say it will be easier for me.' 'But people don't know how hard I worked to get a film.'
'I was on my toes the entire time because I was working with such great actors.' 'I learnt a lot.'
Kerala blew away home favourites Bengal by nine wickets and with a day to spare for their second successive win in the Ranji Trophy, consolidating the position atop the Elite Group B standings.
'I felt Meri Pyaari Bindu was my life story.' 'I have songs for everything -- I have songs attached to people, relationships, family, friends or some song that I have sung at a picnic...' 'If you think of your life, there's always a song attached somewhere.'
'Masti was an experience. Grand Masti was a different experience and Great Grand Masti will be a different experience altogether.' Vivek Oberoi and Riteish Deshmukh discuss their latest film.
Govinda returns with Aa Gaya Hero.
'Being a chocolate lover boy, I wouldn't last long. So I decided to get rid of the tag as soon as possible.' 'That's why I started doing films like Haasil and Munnabhai MBBS.' With films like Yahaan, A Wednesday and Tanu Weds Manu, I was trying to break an image.'
Former Censor Board chief and Julie 2 producer Pahlaj Nihalani takes on the film industry.
Back in the thick of action, former Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi will be in his element now
A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday
'I do feel I have all the qualities of a film star but then why didn't I make it that big? I blame it on my destiny. I was not there at the right place at the right time.' Karishma Tanna opens up about her regrets.
'I will be present for a few matches, but I won't be doing that on a daily basis like I used to do.' 'A lot of people ask me why I am not doing films. I say I can do only one thing well at a time.' 'Right now, I am back into the entertainment business because I truly wanted to return to it.'
'Our country has enough talent, writers and composers to create music.' 'The previous generation did their job and went.' 'I think we need to leave behind some things.'
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday
Saeed Jaffrey lives on through his versatile body of work.
'You don't need a godfather to protect you from dangers of Bollywood because nobody will.'
'I always wanted to play a negative character, so I was like why not play it with Mr Bhansali?' 'As they say, be careful what you wish for.' 'I wanted to play an antagonist and I got the most evil one ever.'
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