Dal Tadka, Achaari Baingan: What Putin was served at state dinner

From Gucchi Doon Chetin (stuffed morels with Kashmiri walnut chutney) to Achaari Baingan and Yellow Dal Tadka were part of a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for her Russian......

'No law should...': Modi's 'Reform Express' pitch at NDA meet

Sending a clear message that making people's lives easy is his government's priority in its third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said no law should be a burden on any citizen, and......

Who Will Be Bihar's Deputy Chief Ministers?

The National Democratic Alliance is busy with government formation in Bihar after its historic victory, and plans to distribute ministerial portfolios using the same formula as ticket allocation.......

Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years

The home portfolio of Bihar, which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar kept with himself all through his nearly 20-year-long tenure, has been given to his deputy, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Samrat......

'I'm A Heroine; Will Not Play A Mother's Role'

Nyrraa Banerji's reason for staying away from Bollywood for a while: 'In Bollywood, there was a phase where all the movies were getting very bold. Physical intimacy was the criteria at that time......

Music In 2 Minutes: The Nadeem-Shravan Story

Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores Nadeem-Shravan, their music and their dynamics. Also Read: The......

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer.But Helen was raring to step out of......

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

'I don't know what people will say, but as a liberal Muslim I can say that I had no problems with the viewpoint of the film. Because we are not maligning any community, if we were, I wouldn't have......

How India Plays Cricket

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel......

PIX: Grandeur, Patriotic Fervour Mark IPL Closing Gala

Images from the IPL 2025 closing ceremony ahead of the final between RCB and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. IMAGE: Dancers perform during the IPL 2025 closing ceremony in Ahmedabad on......