'Xi is worried about what India will do'

'He is psychologically preparing the PLA and the Chinese public to avoid a loss of face.' IMAGE: An Indian Air Force fighter aircraft flying over Ladakh. Photograph: ANI Photo "They were totally......

We can't depend on the US to fight China

India must be aware that there is no question of the US fighting the Chinese on land. We have to fight our own battles, points out Virendra Kapoor. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi......

Pakistan's rogue army must be punished

'By beheading an Indian soldier, the Pakistan army has demonstrated its proclivity for barbaric medievalism.''The strategies adopted and the punishment inflicted by India must be made progressively......

Let us get down to brass tacks on our counter-terror mission

IMAGE: Security personnel during the attack on the Pathankot air base. India cannot aspire for great power status unless our leaders truly understand the meaning of national security.Cricket can......

The BEST Performances of 2018

Sreehari Nair picks the top performers of 2018. I don't think the quality of acting in Indian movies has been better than it is now. You can today go to a movie that doesn't have much to show by......

Andhadhun Review: The most fun you'll have in a movie theatre this year

'Sriram Raghavan is mainstream Hindi cinema's greatest gift to us,' declares Sreehari Nair after watching the director's latest movie caper. SPOILER ALERT AHEAD, folks! In Andhadhun, Director......

Rukh Review: The stories we don't tell

Rukh may be lit like a YouTube Short Film and may have its share of other technical problems, but there’s something disturbingly original about director Atanu Mukherjee’s vision, feels......

Bigg Boss 10: Was Mona's kiss deliberate?

Over the weekend, Akanksha was evicted. Good riddance. Cavorting in the jacuzzi and flashing that tattoo did not really help her, says Divya Nair. If she doesn't up her game, Nitibha is likely to......

New-crowned champ Lakshya Sen leads India charge at US Open

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen will look to continue his winning run when the US Open gets underway. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Newly-crowned Canada Open champion Lakshya Sen will hope to continue......

Ishant's spot on execution guides DC to shock win

IMAGE: Ishant Sharma bowled a fine final over to defend 12 runs. He finished with figures of 2 for 23 against GT on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI Delhi Capitals' veteran Ishant Sharma showed he still......

Styris goes cheap

When you club names like Ajit Agarkar and Joginder Sharma with the likes of Shaun Pollock and Scott Styris and try to sell them off as all-rounders, shouldn't someone be able to call your bluff?......