Aretha Franklin turned a simple song into a civil rights anthem. Image credit – Wikimedia A song that defined a generation and became the greatest of all time for its take on the cultural revolution. “Respect,” recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1967, is considered to be one of the most influential songs in the history…
Call this a turning point. Before their Tuscan wedding, Indian bridal palettes were predictable—reds, maroons, and heavy gold. After Anushka? Suddenly, everyone wanted blush. Her Sabyasachi Mukherjee lehenga featured Renaissance-inspired embroidery in soft, vintage tones. Crafted by 67 karigars over 30 days, it was detailed with silk floss florals, exotic birds, and finished with uncut…
In an industry long driven by opening weekend numbers, star power, and formulaic storytelling, the Dhurandhar franchise has arrived like a disruption no one quite saw coming. Directed by Aditya Dhar and fronted by Ranveer Singh, the two-part saga—Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026)—has not just broken records but redefined how Hindi cinema thinks…
If you thought the “office grind” was all about stiff collars and fluorescent lights, Aneet Padda and the label Péro just staged a complete corporate takeover that suggests otherwise. Closing out the grand finale of Lakmé Fashion Week on March 22, the runway transformed into the kind of workspace we’d all actually want to show…
Disha Patani made a striking appearance in a fiery red Tarun Tahiliani saree, blending tradition with modern runway drama. The outfit featured a fitted corset top and a flowing pallu, creating a bold yet recognizably Indian look. Minimal styling and statement jewellery complemented the Kanjivaram-inspired concept sari, making it a memorable fashion moment. Bollywood red…
Sunil Gavaskar (File Image) On This Day in 1983 – December 29, batting maestro Sunil Gavaskar achieved a major milestone in his career. Against the West Indies in the sixth Test in Chennai, Gavaskar scored a career-best 236 not out — then the highest score by an Indian in Test history — a day after…
Driving the news While the political headlines from the Winter Session focused on the usual parliamentary theatrics, Parliament quietly passed a legislative package that fundamentally alters the DNA of your personal finances.In a matter of days, the rules governing how you insure your life, save for retirement, and invest in the market were rewritten. The…
Sriram Raghavan shares Dharmendra’s final film ‘Ikkis’ memories: tough October dubbing amid health woes, Urdu line rewrites, Jaideep chemistry, and eager prep. The icon’s passion swayed the project; he passed November 24, weeks before release, leaving deep regret. Dharmendra‘s legendary career concludes with Sriram Raghavan‘s war epic ‘Ikkis’. The veteran actor left us on November…
For years, astronomers have believed that water-rich planets could only form beyond a system’s “snow line,” the region where icy materials condense during planet formation. Yet a recent Nature study challenges this foundation, showing that hydrogen-rich sub-Neptunes, planets between Earth and Neptune in size, can generate vast quantities of water internally through high-pressure chemical reactions….