In an interview to PTI ahead of the IPL play-offs, Ponting covered all areas that got the franchise much-needed success. Excerpts from the interaction.
'I am the daughter of a martyr and had lost my father in Kashmir in 1994. I understand what drastic circumstances life brings in front of you.'
We had to evacuate 25,000 people without pressing panic button: IPL chairman Dhumal
Film folk visited the Maha Kumbh Mela and take special blessings.
'My mantra on set to actors has always been, 'Feel... feel'.' 'And Preity would say, 'Feeling... feeling'.'
Head coach Ricky Ponting hailed Punjab Kings' incredible spirit and resilience after they pulled off a sensational 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders.
Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.
'The behaviour, body language and attitude of a streetwalker were alien to me.'
Bollywood stars love travelling. Here's where they're off to these days.
Jackie enjoys Purple Rain... Shriya's whole world in a pic... Preity admires a tree...
There are as many as 22 movies at the Aamir Khan Film Festival in theatres, celebrating the actor's 60th birthday.
'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'
Punjab, who are in seventh spot with 12 points from 13 games, are virtually out of the play-offs as PBKS also have a -0.043 net run rate.
Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the acquisition of a majority 67 percent stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans.
Daisy drops Shah... Divya celebrates Navratri... Preity is pretty...
How did Bollywood's power couples celebrate NYE? We take a look.
Preity Zinta praised the Mumbai Indians' IPL contingent for following COVID-19 protocols
How Allu Arjun starts his mornings... Hina's health update... Tiger goes black...
Salman pumps up for Sikandar... Yami's sunshine life... Abhay wants to know...
Punjab bagged Dhawan for Rs 8.25 crore.
2003's Kal Ho Naa Ho is still winning hearts!
Sunny is in love... Mouni acts coy...Preity's world goes round...
There's certainly a lot of love in the air, as Bollywood couples celebrate Christmas on social media.
'What a monstrous year this has been, excited like a child for you guys to be a part of my 2025'
Here are some instances of celebrities coming in the crosshairs of the underworld with cases of extortion, threats and even a killing.
No one is more animated in the stands when Kings XI Punjab is playing a game than Co-owner Preity Zinta.
Kajol has advice... Amyra has a question... Preity has an adorable doctor...
Film folk celebrated Karva Chauth on Sunday with beautiful pictures and messages.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Preity Zinta is in Cannes to present the Pierre Angenieux ExcelLens in Cinematography honour to veteran cinematographer Santosh Sivan.
The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Nimrat in Shirdi... Taapsee in Udaipur... Esha in Srinagar...
Sonakshi's bachelorette look... Taapsee rocks a sari... Rakul's day on set...
Ms Zinta looked elegant in a red Patiala suit and nude shoes to match her team colours.
Priyanka takes a beach break... Sunny is red hot... Saif goes shirtless...
Preity in Paris... Swastika in Boston... Tillotama in Kenya...
She has a fun take on fashion but her best accessory her 100-watt smile.
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