Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Polyglot, statesman and scholar, the inscrutable PV Narasimha Rao was often referred to as the Chanakya of Indian politics, the prime minister known for initiating far-reaching economic reforms and......

My First Walk In Free India

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).......

Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Ajit Balakrishnan offers lessons from another tech revolution not so long ago. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "I will not go to college today if you don't buy me a nylon sari," I heard......

I used to reach Film City at 5 am for Mahabharat shoot: Roopa Ganguly

Over three decades have gone past since the cult classic Mahabharat played on television, but Roopa Ganguly still vividly remembers how every day, at the crack of dawn she would reach Mumbai's Film......

Khushi-Vedang Attend Aaliyah Kashyap's Haldi

Photograph: Kind courtesy Anurag Kashyap/Instagram Anurag Kashyap paints social media yellow with pictures of his only child Aaliyah Kashyap with Shane Gregoire from their haldi ceremony, ahead of......

The Women We Loved In 2024

Let's be honest, 2024 in Hindi cinema is not one for the books. Between utter tripe and unmemorable, I found just a glimmer of hope sparking my interest on occasions too few and far between.......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

'Not going to be easy, have to bat really well': Ashwin

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates with Virat Kohli after taking the wicket of Will Young. Photograph: BCCI Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that a chase of around 150 won't......