What Mahabali Won't Hear

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE:......

Does A Democracy Need A Sengol?

The sengol must revert to where it belongs -- behind a glass case and not figure in ceremonies concerning India's democracy, argues Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The sengol is being carried in the......

Is The Congress Doomed?

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground.Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore, argues Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: A......

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride.Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a......

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

'Each of us will have a beautiful story about him because he went beyond work and touched our lives. That's a rarity in this industry.' IMAGE: Divya Dutta with Shyam Benegal. Photograph: Kind......

'Announcing I'm Married May Be Professional Suicide'

'There's been a dramatic shift in the kinds of roles available to women.''It's no longer limited to being the heroine, the heroine's mother, aunty or vamp.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Aditi......

Step Inside Kartik Aaryan's Home

Kartik Aaryan, who is basking in the success of his latest release Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has been living in Versova, north west Mumbai, for a long time now. While he recently bought a plush property......

'I Am A Girl At The End Of The Day'

'I really want to do comedy.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vidya Balan/Instagram Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is the biggest career hit for its stars Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan, and they are obviously......

Meet Jannik Sinner's Girlfriend

IMAGE: Jannik Sinner celebrates with partner Anna Kalinskaya after winning the US Open final against Taylor Fritz. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters   Jannik Sinner's joy erupted after winning......

Sharapova Stuns Vanity Fair Oscar Party

IMAGE: Maria Sharapova at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar party. Photograph: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Vanity Fair Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova graced the red carpet for the Vanity Fair......

Former Olympic champ says his new name is Caitlyn!

Call me Caitlyn, says former Olympic champion Bruce Jenner Bruce Jenner is now Caitlyn. Photograph Courtesy: Vanity Fair Former Olympic athlete and reality TV star Bruce Jenner, who is......

The batsman who is Satya Nadella's hero

'On the ground, Jai would never swipe or slog or do anything ugly with a cricket bat.'A Joseph Antony salutes the memory of M L Jaisimha, one of the most stylish batsmen to play cricket for India.......

Playing the perfect 'cover' drive

Vanity Fair's August edition, featuring Caitlyn Jenner -- formerly the famed 1976 Olympic gold medal-winning decathlon champion Bruce Jenner -- on the cover was the magazine's best-selling issue in......