'These laws are equipped to suppress democracy'

'...by directing these draconian provisions against political and ideological opponents of the ruling group, minorities, and those who dare to dissent through and selective prosecution and......

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, former external affairs minister in the UPA government S M Krishna and tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain were among six luminaries selected......

'EWS reservations destroys social fabric of equality'

'If we want a stable society, then all groups must feel that they have a seat at the table of power.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph:......

'Reservation is not anti-anything'

'Upper castes who complain against reservations are fighting only for their own castes.' IMAGE: A Supreme Court of India Constitution bench delivers its verdict on 10 per cent quota in colleges......

Hey, anyone read a good movie lately?

You never know how ignorant you are until you stop talking and start listening: a lesson I learnt with this Movies blog.There was this reference, in a reader mail, to what I thought was an obscure......

Readers' choice on the best, worst actors of 2002

Thu Dec 26 21:01:21 2002 Name:ajit gokhaleCity, Country:usaYour Views:I think Anil kapoor was the best in Nayak.He is an in-depth actor above all the current crop. (I think Amitabh is running out......

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

IMAGE: Nishant Sindhu took 5 wickets in the second innings. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Nishant Sindhu/Instagram Left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhu delivered a match-winning performance, taking 5/56 in......

Long live the Little Master

Name:Mira GovindarajanMessage:Makes me nostalgic for some of the golden monets of Indian cricket in the 70's and 80's. Many Happy......

Readers wishes for John Wright

Name:jagdish shah Message:Hi John Many many happy returns of the day Thanks for working indian cricket team Jagdish Name:Hitendra Message:Wish you a very happy birthday. I hope that you will guide......

Readers wishes for John Wright

Name:jagdish shah Message:Hi John Many many happy returns of the day Thanks for working indian cricket team Jagdish Name:Hitendra Message:Wish you a very happy birthday. I hope that you will guide......