Cheating girlfriend inspired Will Smith to be famous
LOS ANGELES-- Actor Will Smith says he was inspired to become famous by a girlfriend who cheated on him when he was just 15.
"When...
Manoj Kumar out of hospital, doing ‘fine’ now
MUMBAI-- Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, who was admitted to the Kokilaben hospital here 15 days ago is now back home and doing fine, a...
Despite squabbles, Bollywood a lifeline for Pakistani film industry
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar
PANAJI-- Despite border skirmishes, cross-border shelling and gunpowder-laced neighbourly acrimony, Bollywood films continue to provide a lifeline to Pakistan's film industry, says...
You have to walk through darkness to get to the light: Tattooist Paul Booth
By Ankit Sinha
NEW DELHI-- The famous Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung had once commented on the dichotomy between the dark and light in spirituality,...
Kiran Nath’s Shaam-e-Ghazal Presents a Delightful Evening
FRAMINGHAM, MA—The ghazal fans were once again treated to a delightful evening of music and poetry at the Baithak on Sunday, Nov. 22, in...
India can learn perils of intolerance from Pakistan
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar
PANAJI-- India only needs to look at Pakistan to understand what intolerance and extreme right-wing fringe elements can do if allowed to...
Arabian Nights at Central Square Theater brings Indian folklore into the holiday season
CAMBRIDGE, MA--The dramatized retelling of One Thousand and One Nights in the Arabian Nights adaptation by Dominic Cooke is produced at Central Square Theater...
Renowned Sarangi Maestro Ustad Sabri Khan No More
NEW DELHI--Renowned sarangi maestro Sabri Khan, who was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, died following a brief illness. He was 88.
The critically acclaimed sarangi...
Chai with Manju: Singing Superstars – Shirish Nimgaonkar
Shirish Nimgaonkar is a composer, singer and founder of the music band "Kashish" and has performed extensively in the United States and internationally. He...
Chai with Manju: Singing Superstars – Meena Sundaram
Meena Sundaram is a well-known physician who is passionate about music and giving back to community. She has her own unique style and thrives...