'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently. IMAGE: Chef Vijaya Kumar at his South Indian restaurant Semma in New York. All photographs:......

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

'During Eid Muslims get Eidi, but Opposition parties never gave that to them.''When PM Modi is giving Eidi to Muslims Opposition leaders are getting upset.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leaders......

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

‘It is a fiercely fought battle, like our fiery chillies in Guntur.’ IMAGE: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy holds a fan, the election symbol of YSR Congress Party,......

IL&FS Financial gets India's first masala loan

The first tranche was raised a few weeks ago and the company was looking to raise more if needed. IL&FS Financial Services became the first Indian company to raise money through a masala loan, a......

'This Guy Is Nothing Like Aamir'

'Vivek Vaswani came over to discuss Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman which he was producing with Aziz Mirza as the director.''When I asked who was playing the lead, Raju, he said it was an actor called Shah......

Asrani Kept Amitabh On His Toes

Asrani may have never been a marquee name up in sparkling lights or on outsized posters but the sheer proficiency with which he realised his characters has unleashed gales of laughter over five......

'Saiyaara Stars Are Ready To Take Over Bollywood'

'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.' IMAGE: Rajesh Kumar with Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajesh Kymar/Instagram Rajesh Kumar is enjoying......

Ready for June's OTT Line-Up?

It's going to be an exciting month for OTT as numerous titles across languages will premiere online. Joginder Tuteja looks at the June OTT line-up. Stolen Where to Watch: Prime VideoRelease date:......

'Stop the masala, talk cricket': Rohit slams Indian commentary

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma lamented that commentary in India often focuses more on controversy and clickbait than meaningful cricket analysis. Photograph: BCCI India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma has......

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

IMAGE: British diving star Tom Daley will make a very public stand in support of LGBTQ+ rights at Thursday night's opening ceremony in his role as a baton-bearer. Photograph: Twitter Be happy and......

Won't give you any masala: Rahane on captaincy debate

'There are moments when you don't have that energy but that doesn't mean that it has happened because of a change in captaincy' 'If you are trying to dig in and find some masala (controversy),......