'BJP workers brought bombs': UP cop's video goes viral

A video of an Uttar Pradesh Police officer telling his senior over the phone that he had been slapped by Bharatiya Janata Party workers amid the violence during the elections for block panchayat......

The Reinvention of India's Past

The BJP's message is that the past must be reinvented as creatively as imagination allows, states Sunanda K Datta-Ray.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Since West Bengal's governor is......

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Let us see the problem for what it actually is: Illegal Immigration plain and simple, confined to the north east with a definite communal slant that poses a national security risk and one that......

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy will set sail from France on the 30,000-mile Golden Globe Race only with a compass, printed maps, star and planetary movements and 140 litres of fuel.Ajai......

LORD DESAI SLIDESHOW

Lord Meghnad Desai is a man of many and diverse talents. As a politician, he was the first Asia-born, first generation immigrant to become a member of the United Kingdom's House of Lords. He's......

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

'The problems that the film explores still remain.''It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.' IMAGE: Smita Patil and Girish Karnad in......

'His powerful and classy voice will be missed'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ameen Sayani/X Legendary radio personality Ameen Sayani passed into the ages on Tuesday, leaving the entertainment industry in a state of mourning. Quite a few tributes......

'Films offer you life lessons'

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohini Hattangady/Instagram Rohini......

What Love Means To Aditi Rao Hydari

'For me, love is being happy.''It's being free and carefree.' IMAGE: Aditi Rao Hydari in Taj: Divided By Blood. Aditi Rao Hydari recently uploaded a video of her dancing with Siddharth to Tum Tum,......

Washington Sundar beats Hardik for fielding medal

IMAGE: Washington Sundar was awarded the Impact Fielder of the Series. Photograph: BCCI Star Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar was recognised for his exceptional fielding performance during......

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar will present the championship trophy to the winning team at the NCL's inaugural tournament, marking a historic moment for the sport's rise in the United States. Photograph:......

Secret behind India's improved fielding...

Fielding coach T Dilip is a superstar, helped Yashasvi Jaiswal grow as slip fielder: Ashwin IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a superb catch at short leg to dismiss Shakib Al Hasan.......

Sreejesh's successor already in the making...

India has talent to find a replacement for me: PR Sreejesh IMAGE: PR Sreejesh, whose glorious 18-year-long career saw India clinch two Olympic bronze medals (2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris), is......

Gaekwad has given Indian cricket everything: Gavaskar

IMAGE: During the launch of Aunshuman Gaikwad’s biography, Sunil Gavaskar praised his former teammate. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Friday said......