It has been 20 years since the Kargil War. Sukanya Verma look back at Lakshya, Farhan Akhtar's memorable film that was inspired by the war in the icy heights where young Indian soldiers fought tireless battles to evict Pakistani troops from our territory.
14-year-old Grace Reid and 72-year-old Willie Wood will be hoping to make history after being named in the 191-member Scotland squad for the 2010 Commonwealth to be be held in Delhi from October 3-14.
Sukanya Verma picks 10 essential David Dhawan movies you need to watch to understand their loony appeal.
Rasheed Kidwai unearths little-known stories from the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee's past as Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 50 years in the movies this month.
'Relationships have changed so dynamically that the 'woh' doesn't have to be a person.'
It's no wonder several of her hit songs have made a comeback in remixed avatars.
Sreehari Nair attempts to bring you up-close the pleasures of Javed Akhtar's poetry.
'You were looking for perfection in an incurably imperfect world,' mourns Subhash K Jha who knew Sushant Singh Rajput well.
Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch.
Anees Bazmee has spent 43 years in the film industry and knows all its stories.
The actor promotes his film Aage Se Right by firing from his pistol!
'The ladies, Maya Govind and Rani Malik, were criticised for writing sexist, crass or vulgar songs.'
'When you write off good artistes, it's easier for them to beat their drums about their own people.'
Roger Federer is keeping a lid on expectations.
Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.
Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.
'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'
Such is the force of his oratory that many Muslims, even those who don't vote for him, have come to believe that Asaduddin Owaisi is the first and only politician who speaks up for Muslims since Independence, observes Jyoti Punwani
This year, 15 military bands, 15 pipes and drum bands from Regimental Centres and Battalions are participating in the ceremony to be held on January 29 at the historic Vijay Chowk.
On his 55th birthday, Sukanya Verma celebrates his inimitable ways in 10 scenes that she keeps returning to time and again.
'Salman Khan should be booked under the National Security Act as he is destroying Indian culture.'
The British Council invites applications for its Creative Future programme.
From the winking girl to the dancing amputee, these people won over the Internet and our collective hearts.
The iconic Waheeda Rehman tells Subhash K Jha why she refused her most memorable role in Guide until...
Readers post their Valentine's Day wish for India. Here's how they have expressed their love.
'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'
Security agencies have earlier expressed apprehensions that exposure of high-profile leaders to unscreened masses was a major security risk.
Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday
The programme enables Indians residing overseas to gift a car to anyone residing in India and had found very few takers since its inception.
The young actress who made her debut in Chupke Se, is looking super hot in a song sequence from the upcoming film, Dus Kahaniyan.
Meet Ruchika Sachdeva of Bodice, who will present the Grand Finale at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2021.
'In an era defined by vengeful anger, he was a star who sang and danced while most others hollered and hectored on the big screen,' remembers Saibal Chatterjee.
Dalip Tahil has worked on stage, in the films, television and now on the digital platform, and he's not slowing down anytime soon. Continuing our series: Actors We Love.
'There are voters that may only come out to vote for him because he's speaking to their issues and they may not be Democrat or Republican'
K K Abraham dreams of a stigma-free, economically independent life for all HIV positive people
'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'
One wonders if Dangal will beat Sultan's box office records when it releases on December 23. Then again, Aamir has the mind of a genius.
'My chacha's music is sweet and intoxicating'
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