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Farida Jalal not happy with just grandmother roles on-screen
November 30, 2014 6:16 pm
Farida says she was always bracketed in the role of a mother and now a grandmother in films and that is the worst thing that can ever happen to any actor.
On the festive track
September 05, 2014 1:00 am
Writer Purnendu Shekhar talks about the trend of including festivals as significant sub plots within the television serials
Drama of Real Life
May 18, 2012 12:34 am
Daily soaps are breaking the traditional mould by talking about taboo issues.
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India Open badminton: Why is An Se-young so dominant and successful? Olympian Aparna Popat and the Korean’s peers explain
Updated: January 19, 2026 00:31 IST
Aparna Popat is in awe of Korean's discipline more than anything. 'She can do whatever she wants on court. But the fact that she chooses to go to the most fundamentally correct choice... that is really hard to do match after match, week after week.'
India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Highlights: Virat Kohli’s ton in vain as India lose by 41 runs; NZ win series 2-1
Updated: January 19, 2026 00:25 IST
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI, India vs New Zealand ODI Match Highlights: Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips' centuries helped New Zealand set the big target for India to chase.
‘Why are Americans paying for AI in India?’: Trump trade adviser Navarro fires fresh salvo
Updated: January 19, 2026 00:18 IST
US India trade tensions: Speaking to former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon on “Real America Voice”, Navarro referred to US based AI platforms, consuming domestic electricity and catering to a global audience.
At least 5,000 killed in Iran unrest, official says as judiciary signals some protesters may be executed
Updated: January 19, 2026 00:18 IST
The nationwide strike against President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration swelled in two weeks from the country's economic hardship to a widespread demonstration calling for the end of clerical rule in the country.
IND vs NZ: Now it is about India pleading Virat Kohli to stay on for 2027 World Cup
Updated: January 19, 2026 00:16 IST
With the veteran at his vintage best, while Shubman Gill struggling with familiar technical problems, life has come full circle after India had seemingly turned a new leaf on the England tour
Iran Protests Live Updates: At least 5,000 people killed in Iran as Supreme Leader Khamenei blames US for deaths
Updated: January 19, 2026 00:03 IST
Iran Protests News Today Live Updates: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said “several thousand” people were killed during recent anti-government protests, blaming individuals linked to the United States and Israel for the violence. It is the first time he has publicly acknowledged the scale of deaths during the unrest.
Hockey India League: Table-toppers Kalinga Lancers remain unbeaten with shootout bonus against Tamil Nadu Dragons
January 18, 2026 23:59 IST
Kalinga Lancers goalkeepers Krishan Pathak and Jed Snowden played crucial roles in helping their side get over the line; in the other match Bengal Tigers fought back against SG Pipers
‘He fooled us’: Iranian protesters say they feel betrayed over Trump’s ‘help’ which never came
Updated: January 18, 2026 23:57 IST
Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily in Iran if the clerical regime continued to kill protesters or execution of demonstrators took place.
Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Winner LIVE Updates: Gilli Nata lifts trophy, takes home Rs 50 lakh and car
Updated: January 18, 2026 23:51 IST
The grand finale of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, hosted by Kichcha Sudeep, saw Gilli Nata lift the trophy. He also took home a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh and a brand-new Maruti Suzuki Victoris, while Rakshita Shetty emerged as the first runner-up.
Tata Steel Chess: Tale of two draws for world champion D Gukesh as crucial year begins
January 18, 2026 23:50 IST
Teenager can't force win against Javokhir Sindarov, then opts to share honours with Jorden van Foreest
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