Dev Anand's ashes to be immersed in Godavari
Bollywood's evergreen star Dev Anand's ashes will be immersed in the Godavari river in Nashik this afternoon.
I was never a closed individual: Bhansali
He makes intense films full of passion but filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali says he is an extrovert and fun-loving person in real life.
'Pran Chaay' to re-create Tagore's magic
Did you know that Rabindranath Tagore had not only allowed legendary musician Pankaj Kumar Mullick to set tune to his verses but also let him alter lyrics of 'Rabindrasangeet'?
AP to come up with a powerful telescope than C-11
After installing the C-11 telescope for amateur star gazers, the city-based B M Birla Science Centre is now planning to set up a more powerful research telescope for the experts in the field.
Tagore's notebook fetches USD 170,500
A previously unknown notebook of Nobel Laureate Ranbindranath Tagore, containing his poems and other works, dated back to 1928 fetched USD 170,500 at a Sotheby's auction here on Wednesday.
International Herbal Mela in MP
Madhya Pradesh Minor Forest Produce Co-operative Federation will organise a four-day-long 'International Herbal Mela' here between December 16 and 20.
Anti-Sikh riots: Court resumes Sajjan's trial
Resuming the trial of a 1984 anti-Sikh riot case relating to killing of 6 persons in city cantonment area by a mob allegedly at provocation of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, a Delhi court on Tuesday summoned a former police inspector to depose as defence witness.
Bangladeshi Festival in Kolkata
A five day Bangladesh Festival with focus on music, culture and food will be held in the city from December 16 to celebrate 40 years of the country's Liberation War.
Jamia to honour economist Amartya Sen
After honouring Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama last year, Jamia Milia Islamia will this year honour economist Amartya Sen, another Nobel Laureate, with an honorary doctorate.
Play to pay tribute to Irom Sharmila
Rabindranath Tagore's 1926 dance drama 'Natir Puja' based on a Buddhist legend, has now been adapted by a prominent theatrician of the city to pay tribute to Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila.
Marathi litterateur, dramatist Vishwas Patil to get anakavi P Sawlaram award
Eminent Marathi litterateur and dramatist Vishwas Patil was on Friday named as the recipient of the Janakavi P Sawlaram award for this year.
Raveena learns Marathi for 'Gin Liya Aasman'
Actress Raveena Tandon is taking lessons in learning Marathi for her forthcoming film 'Gin Liya Aasman'.
Hirani to get 'Nag Bhushan' award
Noted Bollywood director Rajkumar Hirani will be presented with the 'Nag Bhushan' award here for outstanding contribution to the film industry and bringing repute to the city.
Annual desert festival 'Ranotsav' begins in Gujarat
Ambassadors from Georgia and Ukraine besides a large number of tourists from New Zealand, Australia, UK and other countries will attend the annual desert festival `Ranotsav' in Gujarat beginning from Friday.
Vidya on cloud 9
Riding high on the success of 'The Dirty Picture', actress Vidya Balan, who has taken everyone by surprise with her bold potrayal of the role, inspired by late South sex siren 'Silk Smitha', says the reigning Khans of Bollywood can now use 'Balan' as a suffix to their names.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
