Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

The CPI-M leader was fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bangla, and also Malayalam. He was also well-versed in Hindu mythology, and often used those references in his speeches especially to attack the......

How Lata, Rafi played role in liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi played an instrumental role in the liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, says a new book as it narrates in detail the little-known 1954 concert......

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

The national capital will be placed under a blanket of security for the Republic Day celebrations, with more than 70,000 personnel being deployed across the city for the purpose, Delhi Police......

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims.His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.......

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja. IMAGE: Salim Khan and......

'Shammi Kapoor Wanted To Marry Me But...'

'It was not a love affair, it was much more.' IMAGE: Mumtaz in Khilona. As the ever-gorgeous Mumtaz turns 76 on July 31, she takes us down memory lane. She tells Subhash K Jha, "Rajesh Khanna......

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming......

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts! IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. Did you know Shah Rukh Khan received Rs 5,000 as the signing......

ISL: In-form Punjab make it three back-to-back wins

Photograph: Indian Premier League Goals from Ezequiel Vidal and Filip Mrzljak helped Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 2-0 and make it three wins in a row for the side in the Indian Super League in......

U-19 World Cup: India eye winning start vs Bangladesh

IMAGE: India have won five Under-19 World Cup titles in 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022. Photograph: ICC 2023 The most successful team in the Under-19 World Cup history, defending champions India will......

Odisha Masters badminton: Ayush Shetty advances, Rajawat ousted

IMAGE: Ayush Shetty is a World Junior Championships bronze medallist. Photograph: BAI Media/X World junior championships bronze medallist Ayush Shetty and defending champion Kiran George entered......

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X Spain were superb on the wings and played a close-knit game to crush India 4-1 in a pool match of the FIH junior men's hockey World Cup in Kaula LUmpur on......

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

IMAGE: Ajit Pal Singh led India to the World Cup title in 1975 but since then they have failed to even reach the semi-finals. Photograph: Mark Brake/Getty Images for Hockey Australia A historic......