Veteran Tamil actor Sivakumar (actor Suriya's father) delivered a 2 hour and 20 minute long speech on the Ramayana without pausing to refer to a note.
This Kannada film is marred by an insipid script, tasteless comedy, forced sentimental sequences and ordinary performances.
There are many patriotic movies lined up in the months ahead. What makes some of these films special is that these have the country's name right in the title itself, what with 'India' and 'Hindustan' finding prominence.
Ulema of Bareilly sect on Thursday endorsed the fatwa issued by Deoband clerics against reciting of national song Vande Mataram.
To the detriment of national interest, Arunachal Pradesh has not yet been vested with even a fraction of the powers or resources as mandated by the Constitution, says L C Jain.
From plain wacky to rational and pragmatic, we present a list of the things you must do before you touch the big three-O!
Sanju is a repeat of Munnabhai, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
Amitabh Bachchan has very rightly said, "until you loose, you shall never know the joy of victory."
'A hangover of the Raj, there's no one quite like the desi butler who knows the order in which a meal must be served, and will not be distracted from his watch by modern memsahibs and their slightly unusual ways or requests,' says Kishore Singh.
As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.
What really transpired when Modi went to Facebook HQ last September.
Provided they have all the details, shareholders are best placed to do this.
England closed in on a series victory over West Indies after taking complete control on the third day of the second Test on Saturday. The hosts declared their first innings on 569 for six before paceman James Anderson dismissed Devon Smith, Chris Gayle and Lendl Simmons as West Indies limped to 94 for three in reply.
The erstwhile reigning queen of Bollywood is presently struggling for that one elusive 'hit'.
'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.
'Modi has lost a great opportunity to show himself to be a leader, mentor and path-setter, capable of rising above narrow party interests,', says B S Raghavan, the distringuished civil servant.
The singer surprised everyone on the sets of Karzzz when he performed a number of action stunts that inlcuded jumps and flying kicks ala Bruce Lee -- all in one take!
Taakat ends up as a weak film with a predictable story line and narration. Vijay is good in the action sequences while Shubha Poonja has nothing much to offer. Avinash scores in his role. Music by Guru Kiran is ordinary.
Veteran director Fazil's Moz & Cat starring Dileep seems to have everything going for it. However, the film disappoints.
Today, the Civic range starts from a whopping Rs 14 lakh for the base model and creeps to close to Rs 16 lakh for the automatic version.
While the forecast was still lower than what we have been recording over the last few years, it instilled a false sense of comfort that India might still weather the storm better than many other countries.
Patre Loves Padma has lots of weak points. Other than melodious music composition by Arjun and good cinematographic work by Cine Tech Soori, this movie has nothing going for it.
Johnson's hospitalisation was described as a "precautionary step" taken on the advice of his doctor
Some women fantasise beyond the thresholds of realism that leaves them extremely disappointed in the relationship with their partner.
In sheer audacity and brazenness Antulay leaves behind the Gabbar Singhs, Dannys or Prans of Bolywood by miles. And like a champion villain, after doing his deed, he flashes a 'V' sign! A mark of true villain who is proud of his villainy. My vote goes wholeheartedly to Antulay as Villain of the Year 2008, says Colonel Dr Anil Athale (retd)
In sheer audacity and brazenness Antulay leaves behind the Gabbar Singhs, Dannys or Prans of Bolywood by miles. And like a champion villain, after doing his deed, he flashes a 'V' sign! A mark of true villain who is proud of his villainy. My vote goes wholeheartedly to Antulay as Villain of the Year 2008, says Colonel Dr Anil Athale (retd)
His family found an old man on a bed soaked through with urine at the J J Hospital. The man whose name drew thousands to public meetings was requesting anyone who cared to listen to change his bedsheets. But there was no one to do so.
The stupidity of someone buying impressions on people meters is like saying the BJP wins elections because the EVMs are rigged. I predict zooming TRPs for Republic TV, says Sudhir Bisht.
'When fund managers talk of being bullish for the long term, they assume strong economic growth.' 'That is what they have assumed every year, naively believing the pronouncements and promises of ministers.' 'Unfortunately, they have been wrong year after year,' observes Debashis Basu, editor, www.moneylife.in.
The ministry has gone through the entire syllabus and reached a conclusion that there are some words that are not in use by the regular Urdu speakers.
The controversy started a Twitter firestorm with many demanded the Ola to block his account. However, there were many who supported the man's 'right to choose'.
The Australian media could not help commiserating with the Indian cricketers, who bore the brunt of shocking umpiring blunders in the on Day 1 of the second cricket Test against Australia.
'Ashok the Great did not slaughter foreigners or Muslims when he conquered Kalinga. It was Oriya- speaking Hindus whom he butchered by the tens of thousands. But Ashok is called Great, and his lion emblem is the official symbol of the Republic of India.' 'Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu, when both men are accused of the same crime?' asks Aakar Patel.
Japan coach Takeshi Okada tore into his side after their shock 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat by Bahrain, describing the loss as a ''nightmare scenario.'' Ala'a Hubail's 77th-minute header gave Bahrain an upset victory in yesterday's game in Manama, sending the home side top of Group Two and leaving Japan three points off the pace.
Inspite of the dream team of writers Rafi-Mecartin and director Rajasenan, Romeoo starring Dileep fails to impress.
'You have sufficient protection if you take the second dose of the Covishield vaccine at 12 weeks, because this vaccine works in a way where it provides protection in the first dose.'
But his nature, temperament, his skill to listen to others, and empathise with their pain and hardships will make him a far better president, a leader America has been longing for four years, notes Aseem Chhabra.
The bear hug in which the Prime Minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
