Classical dance in India is dominated by the notion that only the work of a seasoned stalwart matters. A Hema Malini or a Mallika Sarabhai are all that’s worth caring about, a notion that perhaps originates in the conservative Indian approach that upholds adherence to a form of dance and the ‘mature’, well honed dancer who has stuck to her craft for decades.

His movies create waves, even while he is indulgently putting final touches on them. The activities he gets involved in instantly garner supporters in plenty. Without even being politically inclined, he manages to create huge public impact through his speeches and film dialogues. Yet, he makes no bones about being hailed as a legend.

A hiatus of 16 years, motherhood or the many responsibilities that go with marriage haven’t had any effect on the chirpiness of Sridevi. Sans any makeup and armed with her smile, she says, “I am so glad to be back in the South. Chennai is like my home. I was born and raised in this city. I’ve always felt so proud to be from this part of India. Even work ethic is remarkably different, not that North is bad, it is just that I am so used to early timings here.”

For months there was speculation about the romance between Andrea and Anirudh. Close friends were in the know of their brief but intense friendship.

Suspecting evil spirits of possessing her, a British-Pakistani family recently killed a pregnant 21-year-old woman in the UK. The Crown Court judge said that the cultural context (that of Pakistan) was of importance to the case.

Amjad Ali Khan is a new-age musician who is shrugging off the cliches of traditional classical music and is quite happy going to the ball. “I love European classical music. I am not the type of musician who will criticise other genres of music.

The world’s richest 28-year-old Mark Zuckerburg might have ‘befriended’ China through his public offering but didn’t quite follow the US cultural imperialism when it came to tipping the waiting staff

The social networking space founded by the lanky college kid Mark Zuckerberg many years ago is no longer an intimate networking space.

In her heyday, Marilyn Monroe was a tantalising dream — her talent extended far beyond just acting and her persona being equal parts mystique and enigma. And those who have researched her well and who have spoken to her associates and acquaintances say that from the very start of her career, she worked really hard with acting coaches and was determined to become a good actress.

Despite the scandal and sensation surrounding her life, Aishwarya Dhanush has not lost sight of her goals, and her love for her husband seems to be at an all-time high now.