Ravi Shankar was a national treasure: PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 10:51

Pandit Ravi Shankar was a global ambassador of India`s cultural heritage and a national treasure, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.

RK Laxman`s family recalls bond with cartoonist Bal Thackeray

Last Updated: Saturday, November 17, 2012, 20:32

The bond between Bal Thackeray and legendary RK Laxman remained intact thorough the passage of time, spanning decades.

Bal Thackeray no more; pall of gloom envelops Shiv Sena cadres

Last Updated: Saturday, November 17, 2012, 20:07

With the news of Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray`s death spreading like a wildfire across the city, party leaders are seen struggling to keep in check the emotions that are running high among the cadres.

Bal Thackeray passes away, to be cremated at Shivaji Park

Last Updated: Saturday, November 17, 2012, 16:57

The Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray passed away on saturday after protracted illness at his home ‘Matoshree’ in suburban Mumbai.

President gives away awards to 26 children

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 16:30

Twenty six children were today conferred the `national child award for exceptional achievement` 2012 in their fields by President Pranab Mukherjee.

Jaspal Bhatti passes away; condolences pour in on Twitter

Last Updated: Thursday, October 25, 2012, 12:49

News of Jaspal Bhatti’s death came as a jolt to millions, especially the entertainment industry, Thursday morning. The popular comedian met with a fatal road accident in the early hours of Thursday at around 3 am, when Bhatti’s car while he was on his way to Jalandhar from Bhatinda hit a roadside tree.

'King of romance' Yash Chopra cremated

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 09:45

Legendary filmmaker, Yash Chopra, also known as the ‘king of romance’, who succumbed to dengue and multiple organ failure on Sunday evening, embarked upon his final journey.

A part of Yashji will always be with me: Shah Rukh Khan

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 19:13

The sudden demise of veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra has left superstar Shah Rukh Khan bereaved. He describes it as a personal loss, and says he will always keep a part of the filmmaker in his heart.

Yash Chopra deserved to live longer: Amitabh Bachchan

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 19:12

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says a lot of personal memories went through his mind as he sat besides the body of late Yash Chopra at the Yash Raj Studios here.

Yash Chopra, the ‘King of Romance’ to be cremated today

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 15:15

It is very sad news for the entire Bollywood fraternity. Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra died in Lilavati Hospital after brief illness on Sunday.

`Yash Chopra will live forever in Kashmir`

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 14:50

Late filmmaker Yash Chopra was planning a long vacation in Kashmir after the release of his last directorial venture ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ and people who have known him believe that his persona will continue to live in the lakes, mountains and meadows in the Valley.