'No One's Home Should Be Destroyed Like Mine'

'I don't want what happened to me should happen to anyone else,' says Shagun Parihar, the BJP candidate from Kishtwar whose father and uncle were killed by terrorists. IMAGE: Shagun Parihar, the......

RG Kar protests pose unprecedented crisis for TMC

'Although there is a visible dent in TMC's urban votes, especially among women, the CPI-M and the BJP are unlikely to benefit from this' IMAGE: A girl dressed as goddess Durga takes part in a......

Never offered money to RG Kar doc's parents: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the Centre was conspiring over public outcry involving the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at a state-run hospital last month.......

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

People from all walks of life -- former students of several educational institutions, clay modellers, rickshaw pullers and junior doctors -- separately hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday in......

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

'As on August 25, 94,753 Govindas have been insured.''This number is expected to rise further, as proposals for 5,000 to 8,000 Govindas are received daily.' IMAGE: Youngsters fall as they form a......

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is enhanced by a fascinating background score from A R Rahman, observes Divya Nair. The 8.45 pm show on Friday at......

Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Want To Tell Stories

Arjun Menon gives us a preview of what the Manorathangal series will offer us. Manorathangal is based on short stories written by M T Vasudevan Nair, and helmed by some of the most well-known......

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

If you are looking for an average political thriller with good performances, Thalamai Seyalagam may interest you, suggests Divya Nair. Director Vasantha Balan, known for making films with a......

I'd Have Lost My Life If I Made Films'

'If I had continued staying in Kerala and making films, I would have probably lost my life.''I am no longer a film-maker.' IMAGE: Sanal Kumar Sasidharan on the sets of Vazhakku. Photograph: Kind......

Struggling Bangladesh aim to revive campaign against Dutch

IMAGE: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has struggled to inspire the team in the ongoing campaign. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Seeking a revival of fortunes, Bangladesh and......

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

IMAGE: Team India began their tournament on a cracking note, with three wins on the trot. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly inaugurated a Puja Pandal in......

Samba Magic grips the City of Joy as Ronaldinho ignites Durga Puja festivities

IMAGE: In Kolkata for a two-day visit, Ronaldinho inaugurated several Durga Puja pandals. Photographs: ANI Wearing his infectious goofy grin, 'Samba Magician' Ronaldinho cast a spell on the......

Ronaldinho arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate a Durga Puja Pandal

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ANI/X Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho on Sunday arrived in Kolkata on a two-day visit. As he walked out of the terminal, a crowd of enthusiastic fans who had......

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, October 14. SCORECARD IMAGE: Rohit Sharma anchored India’s chase as the......