Carnatic musicians boycott Madras Academy event over Award to TM Krishna

Several Carnatic musicians have pulled out of Madras Music Academy's annual December conference to protest the Sangita Kalanidhi award to classical vocalist T M Krishna, who they allege has......

'You need not just one strong leader, you need a strong Opposition'

'Those who hope for a strong united Opposition are disillusioned at the way in which the INDIA alliance has already been caught in debilitating squabbles.' IMAGE: A meeting of INDIA leaders.......

'If Modi wins a third term...'

'Another term for the government under the prime minister would likely be a step forward on the path to Hindu Rashtra.''No question of going back or any slowing down.' IMAGE: Prime Minister......

'You can't compare Modi and Dr Singh'

'The sense of Constitutional propriety and political morality seems to be vanishing fast.' 'There are many things in today's politics of governance which Manmohan Singh would have never dreamt of......

When Bollywood Slipped Into God Mode

Every now and then Bollywood finds itself in need of divine intervention. In the upcoming OMG 2, Akshay Kumar plays Lord Shiva -- correction: A messenger of Lord Shiva (as directed by the Central......

What's Tiger Like In Real Life?

Happy 33rd birthday, Tiger Shroff! He's the quintessential action hero who can easily kick up a storm or burn the the dance floor with his killer moves onscreen. But in real life, Tiger is a family......

Alia Cheers Kiara-Sid At Their Reception

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's wedding reception was as star-studded as it can get. Karan Johar, who played Cupid, escorted Kareena Kapoor while Sidharth's Student Of The Year co-stars Varun......

Tearful Mahesh Babu At Father Krishna's Funeral

Superstar Krishna passed into the ages early on November 15 after suffering cardiac arrest, sending the Telugu film industry in a state of mourning. The funeral was held in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad,......

Sindhu advances to Madrid Masters quarters

Photograph: Kind courtesy BAI/X Star Indian shuttler P V Sindhu continued her impressive run at the Madrid Spain Masters, advancing to the quarterfinals with a comfortable straight-game win over......

India call up Avesh for second Test against SA

IMAGE: Avesh Khan is added to India's squad. Photograph: Windies Cricket/Twitter India reinforced their bowling attack by bringing in fast bowler Avesh Khan in place of Mohammed Shami for the......

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources. IMAGE: A glimpse of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, the venue for the......

Srikanth, Chaliha top trials, make Asian Games teams

IMAGE: Kidambi Srikanth. Photograph: Getty Images Kidambi Srikanth and Ashmita Chaliha on Sunday topped the men's and women's singles selection trials respectively to assure themselves a place in......

Asia C'ship: Struggling with rhythm & form, Indian shuttlers face uphill task

IMAGE: PV Sindhu will begin her campaign against Taiwanese Wen Chi-hsu. Photograph: Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images Top Indian shuttlers, including double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, will hope to find......