'Jingle Bellwa' to Bhangra Santa: Christmas carols go desi

Santa Claus grooving to a bhangra beat or lip-syncing to a Bhojpuri rendition of 'Jingle Bells', adding in some ha-ha-ha to the classic ho-ho-ho this festive season, are the many amusing, desi......

Is Diljit Dosanjh joining the BJP?

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Monday visited BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill at the latter's residence in the national capital. Photograph: Courtesy, JaiveerShergill/X The music......

I'll stop singing songs on alcohol if...: Diljit Dosanjh

Punjabi music sensation Diljit Dosanjh says he will stop singing alcohol-themed songs if all the thekas (liquor shops) in the country are shut down. Photograph: Diljit Dosanjh on Instagram At his......

7 Reasons To Watch Out For Avneet Kaur

Actress and social media sensation Avneet Kaur celebrates her 24th birthday on October 13. Namrata Thakker lists seven reasons why everyone should watch out for her. Starting out young Photograph:......

Why Sholay Never Got A Sequel

What if Sholay were produced now, in our technologically advanced era, with AI vying for our attention? asks Atanu Biswas IMAGE: The Amul ad celebrates Poore Pachaas Saal! of Sholay. Photograph:......

11 Ways To Chill This SUMMER

If you're looking for cool ways to chill this summer, Namrata Thakker gives you some filmi cues.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Shraddha Kapoor/Instagram Shraddha Kapoor shows you how to relax......

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.''I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.''Bappi......

Teen sensation Anahat's dream run ends

IMAGE: Anahat Singh, ranked 43rd in the world, went down 0-3 in 30 minutes to Gina Kennedy. Photograph: Anahat Singh/Instagram Teenage Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh's impressive run at the......

Abhishek Celebrates With Mentor Yuvraj

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma with Yuvraj Singh. Photographs: Abhishek Sharma/Instagram India's batting sensation Abhishek Sharma celebrated his Asia Cup triumph with mentor Yuvraj Singh.Abhishek set the......

Guwahati Test: Who Will Replace Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill is a big doubt for the must-win second and final Test against South Africa, starting in Guwahati, on Saturday, November 22, 2025.Gill was taken to hospital in Kolkata with a neck......

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

Prithvi Shaw roars back to form with an explosive fifty; Venkatesh Iyer produces an all-round show. IMAGE: Ayush Mhatre smashed a 49-ball 100 including 8 fours and 7 sixes as Mumbai beat......

Historic! Ankita, Dhiraj shine! India sweep golds at Asian C'ships

IMAGE: Indian recurve men stun Korea in shoot-off to end 18-year wait for Asian gold. Photograph: World Archery Asia/Instagram The Indian men's recurve team produced its most stirring performance......