New war against the Maoists

Slowly, security forces are making inroads into Maoist strongholds in Chhattisgarh. Krishnakumar P reports on Operation Red Hunt. The first in a three-part series. Despite losing six men --......

The spotted cat returns?

The word cheetah is Indian. It has its roots in Sanskrit. It means speckled. But to the world at large the cheetah is considered an African animal. It is estimated that just 60 cheetahs or......

South sirens eyeing Bollywood

With the stupendous success of Ghajini, Asin Thottumkal has become a hot property in Hindi films. Asin's success has made many other hot south Indian actresses head towards the Hindi film......

It's raining flops in Bollywood

The first six months have been quite disasterous at the box office. The two-month strike did not help matters. "Only four films have done well in the first half of 2006," Vinod Mirani, a trade......

'Aag is a special film'

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Here's how celebs beat the heat!

This summer is turning out to be a real scorcher. The best way to cope with the heat is to bring on those tall, frosty drinks, salads and fruits. And some cool cottons in soothing white.......

Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

There could be no place more appropriate for Djokovic to finally break free of his tie with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles than in her own backyard at Melbourne Park, where he has......

Djokovic Opens Up About Retirement

'My dad is trying to retire me for a while now ... IMAGE: Novak Djokovic will want to win his 11th Australian Open title when the tournament begins next week. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters  ......

Can Sinner defend his Australian Open crown?

IMAGE: Jannik Sinner remains the man to beat at Melbourne Park even as doping officials seek a two-year ban for the world number one for failing two drugs tests last March. Photograph: Jon......

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

IMAGE: Iga Swiatek dazzled with five titles that included her fourth French Open trophy. Photograph: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sport/Reuters Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek enjoyed a......

Golden Slam in the bag, Djokovic eyes record 25th Major at US Open

  IMAGE: Novak Djokovic opted out of US Open tune-up tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati to recharge his batteries before attempting to move past Margaret Court and take sole possession of......