What the fiddich! Why are books so fat?

Just as scotch bottles have become bigger, novels have also become fatter. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com. A few days ago, a friend said he doesn’t read fiction. This reminded me of......

Queen@90: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, turns 90 on Thursday. In celebration of her birthday, here are some interesting facts about her life.   IMAGE: The Queen......

28 years ago, memories of another day at Lord's

Monday's win at Lord's was only the second time India has won a Test at the Mecca of Cricket in 82 years. A look back at when it happened for the first time... A rare autograph sheet of the Indian......

Hilary Mantel wins 2012 Man Booker Prize

Novelist Hilary Mantel, author of 'Bring Up the Bodies', won the 2012 Man Booker Prize on Tuesday. This is her second book in her Thomas Cromwell trilogy. "You wait 20 years for a Booker Prize;......

The Maggie Smith I Knew

'Maggie was very reserved and private.''Nobody would dare to ask Maggie personal questions. She was not that kind of person.''She didn't share and would not want you to share either!' IMAGE: Bill......

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

As Downton Abbey: A New Era readies for its worldwide release -- the film premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15 -- the cast were there to celebrate. Please click on the......

OTT This Week: Aamir, Madhuri, Akshay...

Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Akshay Kumar headline OTT offerings this week. Plus, you'll find aliens, spirits, serial killers... Sukanya Verma lists them out. Laal Singh ChaddhaWhere to......

Bat Power. Girl Power. Cute Puppies.

Bat power. Girl power. Cute puppies. And tons of anthologies. What's your pick from OTT this week? Sukanya Verma gives you some options: The BatmanWhere to watch? BookMyShow StreamLanguage: English......

After ODI World Cup snub, Chahal signs up with Kent

IMAGE: Yuzvendra Chahal signed up with English county side Kent. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Ignored by national selectors for the ongoing Asia Cup and upcoming ODI World cup,......

On Dravid's advice, Arshdeep Singh joins Kent

IMAGE: Arshdeep Singh will play for Kent in the upcoming English County season. Photograph: Sarah Reed/Getty Images Talented Indian left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh will play five first-class......

Saini to play for Kent in England's domestic cricket season

IMAGE: Navdeep Saini signed for up to three County Championship and five Royal London Cup matches. Photograph: Kent Cricket/Twitter India fast bowler Navdeep Saini will be playing eight games......

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

'The English Game could have been truly great -- a precious glimpse into how the game went from being played by just the rich to one being eventually dominated by the masses,' observes Dhruv......

Downton leaves role as ECB managing director

Paul Downton is leaving his position as managing director of England cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday.  Former England wicketkeeper Downton, 58, took over the......