In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

There were Vedic mantras engraved along with prayer songs for Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and Lord Krishna.Neither the government nor the people of Faisalabad demanded that the carvings be removed.I felt......

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.Will fortunes change, wonders Shyam G Menon. Photograph:......

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: The USS John Paul Jones, which was prowling waters near the Lakshadweep islands last......

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande......

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel. IMAGE:......

When Retro Songs Make A Re-Entry In The Movies

Hindi film songs have a long life and versatile character. They please. They comfort. And when used in a different surrounding from its original setting, they acquire an altogether new context.......

Is This The Latest Sari Trend?

Sashaying through snow-clad mountains in delicate chiffon saris, Alia Bhatt's dreamy wardrobe of seven yards in Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is a treat for sore eyes. From kantha......

PIX: Serena, Osaka reveal US Open 2019 look

As fans head toward Flushing Meadows, tennis stars come up with ground-breaking styles to rule the courts. IMAGE: Serena Williams wore a daring outfit during her first round demolition of old foe......

How many points will Paris fashion police give Serena?

Fashion statements from Roland Garros... Paris is the fashion capital of the world and tennis apparel brands are ready to turn heads with style statements at the French Open. Take a look:  ......