NCERT's Fresh Take on Akbar, Aurangzeb

The NCERT book, to be introduced in schools from the 2025-2026 academic year, marks a shift in tone in its portrayal of the Mughal emperors, offering detailed accounts of conquest, religious......

'Hindustan Is Heaven On Earth'

The cultural richness that began from a narrow bank of the Yamuna has continued for over 7 centuries.And you literally go underground for as little at Rs 50 to see it! IMAGE: Humayun's Tomb built......

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

'The BJP lacks a credible mass leader who matches Mamata Banerjee's popularity.''Given the division of votes among Opposition parties, the West Bengal government's dole-giving strategy, and the......

No buyer for Gandhi's Dandi march garland at UK auction

A tinselled garland presented to and worn by Mahatma Gandhi during the iconic Dandi March of the Indian freedom struggle in 1930 remains open for bids after it failed to meet its GBP 20-30,000......

Indian art auction sets records in UK

Collectors of Indian art in Britain last week proved that they were more conservative than those across the pond when it came to bidding for the masters who have been smashing all previous records......

Tyeb Mehta's painting fetches Rs 11 crore at Sotheby's auction

Modernist painter Tyeb Mehta's work Blue Painting sold for over Rs 11 crore (1.1 million pounds) at Sotheby's London auction, which grossed Rs 46.4 crore (4.6 million pounds), the highest......

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your......

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

With the mad rush of celebrities, paparazzi, official photographers and influencers on red carpets and parties, people almost forget that the Cannes Film Festival is firstly, a celebration of world......

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.''There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.''You have to listen to them,......

Spin woes for India batters as long Test season kicks-off in Chennai

Bangladesh are upbeat after a 2-0 drubbing of Pakistan last month, proving they are no pushovers this time.   IMAGE: Virat Kohli put in the hours at a nets session on Monday. Photograph:......

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

IMAGE: Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Photograph: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Paris will begin its Olympics extravaganza with......

Muhammad Ali's rare paintings up for auction

IMAGE: Muhamad Ali's paintings for sale come from the collection of Rodney Hilton Brown, who worked with Ali on his art. Photograph: Harry Benson/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images A rare......

Meet Afghanistan's first female breakdancer

IMAGE: Manizha Talash,18, practises breakdancing during a training session in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photograph: Omar Sobhani/Reuters When 18-year old Manizha Talash joined a small but ardent......

Muhammad Ali's life celebrated by thousands at prayer service

IMAGE: Boxing gloves with well wishes are left at a makeshift memorial for late boxing champion Muhammad Ali in Louisville. Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters. A Muslim funeral for Muhammad Ali on......