Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'

The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said it marked the advent of a new era. Lakhs of people watched the 'pran......

Why Caste Violence Is On The Rise In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is the celebrated home of the 'social justice' movement in the country, yet caste differences and violence has only been increasing in numbers and becoming more brutal in recent years,......

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday. IMAGE: US Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the......

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

‘For the Tamil Nadu protestors to openly ask popular film actor Vijay Sethupathi not to play Murali in 800 is a travesty in every sense. It may have given them a cause to tell the world, and......

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

Does the 'story' of a Mani Ratnam film come first or does its 'spirit', asks Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Mani Ratnam. Photograph: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images 1. Does the 'story' of a Mani Ratnam film......

Why Jacqueline Has Rakkamma On Her Mind

Kriti's message... Janhvi's new film... Akshay's jhappi... Photograph: Kind courtesy Jacqueline Fernandez/Instagram Jacqueline Fernandez is grateful for her debut stint in the Kannada......

The Great Indian Murder Review

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma. Be its culture or chaos, India's......

Remembering Dev Anand

'As soon as the plane touched down and we emerged, barricades came down and his fans rushed towards us.''Then, before my astonished eyes, they had lifted him up and he was being passed along over......

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

IMAGE: Former chairman of selectors MSK Prasad believes it is unfair to compare the two eras given the amount of cricket being played now. Photograph: MCA/X The gruelling Test tour of South Africa......

Afghans shock India, storm into Emerging Asia Cup final

IMAGE: Afghanistan A set the tournament's highest total in their semi final against India, posting 206/4 in 20 overs. Photograph: ACC / X Ramandeep Singh's valiant half-century went in vain as......

3rd T20 PIX: Samson slams ton as India sweep Bangladesh

IMAGES from the third T20 International between India and Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday SCORECARD IMAGE: Sanju Samson celebrates after completing......

Duleep Trophy: Pant, Sarfaraz steal the show on Day 3

Rishabh Pant's fifty, Sarfaraz Khan's aggression give India B control IMAGE: Rishabh Pant, the standout performer, notched a fifty with a quickfire 61 from 47 deliveries. Photograph: BCCI......

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Thursday. SCORECARD IMAGE: England's Joe Root celebrates after scoring his 33rd Test century during Day 1 of the......