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Celebrating Guru Dutt's 100thbirth anniversary; he was a genius par excellence

Hyderabad, July 9 -- Somebody once said that if ever there was a genius in the Hindi film industry, it was Guru Dutt. As an actor, director, choreographer and writer, Guru Dutt was in a class of his o... Read More


Why Dilip Kumar refused a role in the epochal film Lawrence of Arabia that won 7 Oscars

Hyderabad, July 7 -- Over the course of a glittering career that lasted for more than half a century-55 years to be precise- Bollywood's legendary thespian Dilip Kumar acted in some of the most memora... Read More


Personifying courage, England's cricket captain Douglas sacrificed his life in attempt to save his father

Hyderabad, July 4 -- It takes extraordinary talent to represent one's country in two different sports. In India there was Cotah Ramaswamy who played for India in the Davis Cup tennis championships as ... Read More


Want to live a long and healthy life? Follow people inBlue Zones

Hyderabad, June 28 -- Since time immemorial, human beings have yearned for longer and healthier lives. In our folklore, there are some people who have hungered for immortality. Mankind's cherished asp... Read More


Three Iranian superstars enriched Indian football and awed the audiences

Hyderabad, June 25 -- Throughout history, relations between India and Persia were marked by diplomatic, commercial, and cultural exchanges. The ties stretch back to ancient times and the cultural synt... Read More


M.J. Gopalanchose cricket over hockey; it turned out to be a disaster

Hyderabad, June 20 -- In the years before India became independent, one of the nation's best all-around sports persons was a man named M.J. Gopalan. He was born in the Chingleput district in Tamil Nad... Read More


Film Lagaan changed the mindsetof Bollywood filmmakers, set a new trend

Hyderabad, June 18 -- Once upon a time in India, completed 24 years on June 15, 2025. In many ways, it was a path-breaking movie which opened the doors for other filmmakers and showed them the possibi... Read More


Cricket: Rainbow Nation unfurls its gloriouscolours for the world to view with awe

Hyderabad, June 16 -- South Africa's glorious triumph in the World Test Championship will be a huge morale booster for cricket in the country. It's likely to be as significant as the 1983 World Cup vi... Read More


Cricket: Playing for Hyderabad was the most enjoyable experiencein life,says Abbas Ali Baig

Hyderabad, June 14 -- The 1970s were undoubtedly the golden period of Hyderabad cricket. The state had a star-studded team and an abundance of talent. That is why, when the Indian team went on a tour ... Read More


Coach SM Arif suggests 'necessary rest' for players to end slide in Indian badminton

Hyderabad, June 12 -- The recently conducted Indonesian badminton tournament ended on a disastrous note for India. This prestigious event, which carries total prize money of 1.45 million USD, is a par... Read More