She was the first Indian star to own a Rolls-Royce car. Raj Kapoor’s co-star passed away aloneFlorence Ezekiel, famously known as Nadira, captivated audiences as Bollywood's first vamp in 'Shree 420.' Her portrayal of bold, unapologe...
20 Aug, 2025, 09.29 AM IST
Bollywood's first actor to buy Rolls Royce was an Indian immigrant who bought food from first earningNadira, born Florence Ezekiel to an immigrant Baghdadi Jewish family, rose from financial struggles to become one of Bollywood’s most iconi...
19 Aug, 2025, 08.15 PM IST
From cherry blossoms to literary fireworks: Highlights from Shillong Lit Fest 2024Where Vikram Seth said “Fiyaaah” and literature bloomed, where poetry, prose, and pink canopies came together, when Jerry Pinto and Shobhaa...
22 Nov, 2024, 04.06 PM IST
How women film-makers like Meghna Gulzar, Rima Das, Anjali Menon & Nandita Das are changing the face of Indian cinemaNever before has India had so many women filmmakers delivering hits, and earning critical acclaim.
21 Oct, 2018, 02.03 PM IST
Watch: Coldplay's Chris Martin nailing the Global Citizen Festival with 'Vande Mataram'Martin invited Rahman on stage and both sang 'Maa tujhe salaam...Vande maatram'. He later waved the national flag.
20 Nov, 2016, 01.07 PM IST
Are obsessive lovers from reel life encouraging stalking in the real world?Movies till date emphasize the stalking stereotype, that women remain unaware of their love for men till they are prodded.
21 Aug, 2016, 04.57 PM IST
Novel menus trending in new age restaurantsWith pulled kathal and drinks in mason jars, formulaic menus are trending in restaurants. You aren’t a fashionable foodie if you haven’t tu...
15 May, 2016, 04.25 AM IST
I believe in the respectability that comes with being married to the person you love: Priyanka ChopraPriyanka Chopra, 32, already held the distinction of being one of the most beautiful women in India and the world when she was crowned Miss...
01 Jun, 2015, 01.24 PM IST
Celebs go ga-ga over DubsmashDubsmash has sent people into a tizzy. Celebrities - across the world - have taken a fancy to this. Here is our list of celebs who have fal...
20 May, 2015, 05.32 PM IST
'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' very real, says Kangana RanautKangana Ranaut and R Madhavan are reprising their roles in romantic drama "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" which, the actress says, will show the t...
15 Apr, 2015, 11.38 AM IST
Bollywood to show more respect to women, film-makers already calling to introspectFilmmakers demanding that the commoditisation of women - through item numbers, lewd dialogues and rapes scenes be severely dealt with.
31 Dec, 2012, 07.48 AM IST
- Wilful Bollywood heroines replacing demure dames of yore
Female leads of the past have rarely been so in-yourface , had a cigarette dangling from scarlet nails under the influence of alcohol.
20 Nov, 2011, 12.09 PM IST
- Movie Review: No Problem
'No Problem' doesn’t even qualify as an entertainer.
10 Dec, 2010, 07.28 PM IST
- Saas, bahu and 'The End'
Two major saas-bahu soaps have been hit by low TRP ratings, with Kyunki the latest casualty. Is it time to write off this genre?
26 Oct, 2008, 11.16 AM IST
- Lakhpati loses novelty factor
If we consider that the term lakhpati signifies one's wealth, then the lakhpati of the '60s would be the owner of Rs 31.73 lakh today.
26 Oct, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Ban on smoking
The movies may be the only place where one can watch people smoking.
03 Oct, 2008, 04.08 AM IST
- Online status messages reflect personality traits
Online status messages not only offer interesting insights into personalities but they can also double up as message boards. Phishing email...
15 Jun, 2008, 02.16 PM IST