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60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable. IMAGE: Indira Gandhi takes oath as the prime minister of India on......

December Is The Rockstar Of Months

As the year winds down, no matter what it may have been, our belief is that the next one will be better, and that is what gives December its edge. It is a month that wraps you in a hug, cradling......

India holds key defence talks with Russia; eyes more S-400, gets Su-57 offer

India and Russia on Thursday resolved to expand their bilateral defence cooperation with New Delhi showing its keen interest in procuring additional batches of S-400 missile systems from Moscow to......

Trump declares 'end of terror' for 'entire Middle East'

Calling the Gaza ceasefire 'the historic dawn of a new Middle East', United States President Donald Trump on Monday said the forces of 'chaos, terror, and ruin' have been defeated, and the 'long......

India ready to help resolve Ukraine war, Modi tells Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India is ready to make all possible contributions towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.......

'Salman Is Superhuman'

'The stamina and junoon you see in him, for acting, singing, dancing, working out, just about everything, makes age just a number as far as Salman Khan is concerned.' IMAGE: Daisy Shah and Salman......

'Sreenivasan Was A Genius Of Cinema'

'There will be no Malayali who does not recall, at least once a day, what Sreenivasan wrote, spoke or showed on screen.' IMAGE: Sreenivasan, actor extraordinaire. Sreenivasan, one of the most......

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025

The post-pandemic debate of the future of Bollywood and theatrical screenings continued in 2025, but things were becoming somewhat clearer. With the success of Hindi films like Saiyaara, Chhaava......

How Dharmendra Whisked Hema Malini Away From Jeetendra

Hema's father couldn't contain his rage and almost physically pushed Dharmendra out of the house. 'Why don't you get out of my daughter's life? You are a married man, you can't marry my daughter,'......

Did You Know Piyush Pandey Acted In A Film?

Madras Café is the only feature film he has acted in.''I told him simply, "Sir, will you do this role?" and he agreed immediately.' IMAGE: Piyush Pandey in Madras Café. In 1982, at the age of......

Childhood Friends Clash: Arjun Gets Shaw Out

IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw, who now turns out for Maharashtra after moving on from Mumbai, endured a brief stay of 1 off 5 balls, off Arjun Tendulkar's bowling. Photograph: Kind courtesy Prithvi......

Du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction; to play in PSL

IMAGE: Faf du Plessis featured in 154 matches in his IPL career from 2012 to 2025, including seven seasons for Chennai Super Kings during which he won two IPL titles in 2018 and 2021. Photograph:......

Friendship's Day comes early for Sachin Tendulkar

The world celebrates Friendship’s Day on Sunday but Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar showered a special memory with his childhood buddy Vinod Kambli on Twitter. IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar......

Abhishek-Gill bond blooms into India's Fire & Ice act

'It's really important to be very good friends off the field. When you open together, that bond matters. Sometimes you don't have to say anything in the middle.' IMAGE: Shubman Gill and Abhishek......

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

'Trip to Zurich and Murren is also a great way to recuperate both mind and body before getting back to training' IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra finds peace and strength amidst the Swiss Alps. Photograph:......