Documentary explores ‘Jana Gana Mana’ spirit
byMumbai: National anthems worldwide often become ritualised with its adherents paying little attention to the words or their underlying meaning. As India prepares to celebrate…
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A mouthful of ‘tricolour’ dishes
byNew Delhi: This Independence Day, restaurants in the national capital are offering a taste of patriotism with ‘tricolour’ dishe. Cheesecakes to chocolate brownies and hara…
In shadow of Bollywood, regional cinema needs media attention: Punjab Filmmaker
byNew Delhi: His realistic take on farmers in “Anhey Ghorey Da Daan” has done the global festival circuit and even won three National Awards….
Kashmir continues with ban on airing cable news
byCable Television thrives in Jammu. Srinagar: Government is continuing with the ban on the airing of news in local cable channels in Kashmir with…
Now, read about Bengali detective Byomkesh in English
byBook: “The Rhythm of Riddles: Three Byomkesh Mystery Stories”; Author: Saradindu Bandopadhyay; Publisher: Penguin Books India; Pages: 196; Price: Rs.199 The publication of a…
East-West blend is future of music industry: Sohail Sen
byNew Delhi: Composer Sohail Sen, who is behind the foot-tapping numbers in forthcoming film “Ek Tha Tiger”, feels that the Indian music is in its…
The audience should have entertainment: Salman Khan
byMumbai: He’s had four back-to-back blockbusters and expectations from his next release “Ek Tha Tiger” are enormous, but Salman Khan appears quite oblivious to the…
Kailash Kher to perform at OzAsia Festival
byNew Delhi: After wowing fans in Pakistan, popular singer Kailash Kher is ready to entertain music lovers in Australia. He will perform at the…
Shun Junk Food for Improving Kid’s IQ
bySydney: Babies and infants fed junk food may have a slightly reduced IQ, while those going in for healthy diets have a slightly higher IQ,…
Young India Wants Jobs, Girls, Social Status: Chetan Bhagat
byNew Delhi: “Meri Naukri, Meri Chokri (My job, my girl)”. Young India’s rallying cry is simple. They want love, they want money and they want…