Sanjay Dutt is 56 today. He has been the quintessential Indian film hero and a poignant definition of a Bollywood super-star who has lived a dazzling life, but forever under a scanner. At times there have been those stories about his electric love affairs, snippets about his rebellious life and episodes of a clash of … Read more
Who was Jules Bianchi and why does he matter to Formula One Source: independent.co.uk Born in Nice, France, Jules Bianchi is a name that is finding its mention in endless rounds of despair, memories and messages all amidst it’s longing in worldwide media. He is Formula One’s latest casualty and was one of the best … Read more
A Daring and devoted Earthling who became the Missile Man of India Source: thehindu.com It is hard to believe that the great Missile Man of India is not anymore amongst us. His entire life was devoted to a purpose. A sterling political career and an active personal life and the divergent professional endeavors he undertook … Read more
Captain Saurbh Kalia- A Martyr Unlike Any Source: youtube.com He was all of 19 when he got inducted into the Indian army. But, unfortunately, the late Captain Saurabh Kalia would go on to be remembered as one of the finest soldiers who put his life at stake in fighting for India’s cause in the tumultuous … Read more
To those of us who are relative strangers to this Kiwi Batsman in the New Zealand national side, Martin Guptill is an opener who opens for the one day and test side alongside the brutal and bludgeoning stroke play of Captain Brendon McCullum. He is as simple and unglamorous as they come. Tall, well built … Read more
A beautiful island nation sandwiched amid the magnificence of land locked in water and concrete in south-eastern Europe is how you can describe the part wishful part sinful geographia of Greece. But to speak of Greece and not to speak of its present economic crisis is perhaps a fatality so true that it almost hinders … Read more
In some ways writing is more liberating than consuming a sprawling lip smacking ensemble of world’s best culinary delights, when all have been laid out on one table. Or if you are a classicist then let me humbly submit, writing can even be as refined an experience as seeing one of Michelangelo’s or Da Vinci’s … Read more
History has a strange curse planned for those who come to read it. If you examine it in terms of its relevance and authenticity, there are chances you come across certain dead ends. They narrow our interest in believing facts and at the same time, open up vast unanswered area pertaining to the nature of … Read more
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker In Rush Hour Source: sybt.tv Perhaps the most sensational and sharply conceived on screen pairing in a long time is that of the star cast of the hugely successful installments of the Rush Hour series. The best from the Oriental land and the most cracked up funny that the west … Read more
At 79 years of age and having lived an entire life fighting for peace, conveying the message of love and harmony amidst the chaotic fight for defending his beloved Tibet, Dalai Lama can well go on for an indefinite break. But, on the contrary, the 14th Dalai Lama Lhamo Dondrub, tirelessly leads his vigil against … Read more