The Imperial Spice fails to make an impact
By Shreya Das New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Quite contrary to its name, The Imperial Spice restaurant in the heart of Delhi, fails to impress your taste buds with its not-so-extraordinary drinks and bland food….
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Reality shows are like crash courses: Sana Saeed
By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Actress Sana Saeed had a dream Bollywood debut in Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” in 1998. But the “Student Of The Year” actress…
Being typecast as ‘maid’ did me good: Actress Tillotama Shome
By Radhika Bhirani Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Tillotama Shome finds it a “poetic joke” that perhaps life has come full circle for her from playing Alice the maid in “Monsoon Wedding” (2001) to essaying a…
India becoming more permeable to global fashion trends: Designer
By Nivedita New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Designer Ruchika Sachdeva of the label Bodice Studio, winner of 2017/18 International Woolmark Prize (IWP) womenswear category, said that India as a design industry is opening up to…
India-inspired US artist to unveil Russia World Cup installation
By Biswajit Choudhury New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) For Indian fans of the football World Cup in Russia, it may come as pleasant consolation that this country will feature at the event, but in spirit…
Priyanka Chopra is an incredible role model: ‘American Idol’ contestant
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Indian-origin singer Alyssa Raghunandan, who was one of the contestants on the singing reality show “American Idol” season 16, says she wants to be a role model…
Ali Zafar hopes his first Pakistani film releases in India — and makes a mark
By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Pakistani singing sensation Ali Zafar made a promising acting debut in India with the Bollywood film “Tere Bin Laden” in 2010. He went on to show his…
‘Doob’, ‘Hindi Medium’ and the dynamics of Irrfan Khan’s artistry
By Subhash K. Jha I miss Irrfan Khan. In person. So far Ive not had the opportunity to miss him on screen. He was so prolific and did so many films before ill health suddenly…
Five books to look forward to in July 2018
By Saket Suman New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Though summer is at its peak in most parts of India and literary events almost at a standstill, the coming month will bring cheer to many readers…
The business of schooling
By Seshasai K.V.S. Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) It is important to understand and accept that we are in the era of technology and the demand for an upgraded education system is necessary. The integration of…
I’m a reluctant actor: Akarsh Khurana
By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Akarsh Khurana dons many hats. He has worked as a casting director, producer and lyricist. He has written for films like “Krrish”, “Kites” and “Humshakals”. He is…
I do better when I tell true stories: Meghna Gulzar
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Meghna Gulzar feels real life has more heroes than the fictional world, and likes tracing their journeys through her cinematic endeavours. The filmmaker, who is working on…
Of maths, social media and youngsters’ struggles
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Learn how to resolve mathematical puzzles and paradoxes, mind-bending concepts and their surprising solutions; know how to put the pieces together to create a powerful social media presence; flick through…
Exposing underbelly of impenetrable Indian Supreme Court (Book Review)
By Bhavana Akella Title: Supreme Whispers: Conversations with Judges of the Supreme Court of India 1980-89; Author: Abhinav Chandrachud; Publisher: Penguin Viking; Pages: 256; Price: Rs 599 India’s judicial set-up has remained largely secluded, particularly…
I’m fulfilling all my desires as an actor: Divya Dutta
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Divya Dutta will be seen in a bold avatar in “Manto”, an emotional role in “Fanney Khan”, and will then jump into the comic zone with “Abhi…
‘Writings in Indian languages more authentic than in English’
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Writings in Indian languages are more authentic than in English because they present a truer picture of Indian life, says multi-faceted Malayalam author Chandrika Balan, whose oeuvre…
Of Sisi, technology and other tales from Vienna
By Nina Mehta If only history was taught like this in our schools and historical centres. The thought hovered at the back of my mind as Sisi’s frustrations with boundaries, her passions and her need…
We’re truth tellers: Indian comedians on political comedy
By Arundhuti Banerjee Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) As the new age audience is polarised on the reception of observational and political comedy in India, which often results in backlash, trolls and complaints, some of India’s…
Another massive loss for world of metal with death of legend Vinnie Paul
By Anand Venkitachalam New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The death of Vincent Paul Abbott, best known as the drummer and co-founder of American heavy metal band Pantera and later the drummer for Damageplan and supergroup…
Bollywood has a bit of a narrow door: Sukhmani Sadana
By Nivedita New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Actress Sukhmani Sadana, who will be seen in Netflix’s “Sacred Games” along with actors Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte, says the digital world has opened…