Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Following a disastrous performance at the debate stage in Atlanta, there is a growing clamour within the ruling Democratic party and the mainstream American media for President Joe Biden to step......

Why Kolhapur scion Shahu Chhatrapati chose Congress over BJP

Shahu Chhatrapati, scion of the Kolhapur royal family, has said he chose the Congress for his poll debut as he draws inspiration from his great grandfather Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, a......

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

I have a bit of a personal dilemma: I have a soft corner for Shashi Tharoor, but I do like Rajeev Chandrasekhar's pitch, confesses Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Dr Shashi Tharoor, the Congress Lok......

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

After agonizing over this for weeks, he made a decision.When they met after work one evening, he startled her by blurting out, 'I think we should break up.' A moving excerpt from Chitra Banerjee......

Volkswagen's Taigun can be segment killer, if priced aggressively

Volkswagen's new SUV is set to lock horns with half a dozen rivals, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Volkswagen's new SUV Taigun.  All Photographs: Kind courtesy, Volkswagen India Ever since it......

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course.A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a......

The Moment Aishwarya Burst Into Our Lives

'We did take after take, confusing and stressing her out, until she just threw up her hands and said she couldn't do it.''She was close to tears.' A fascinating excerpt from Adman Madman:......

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals. In the post-pandemic situation, as restrictions were......

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

The Paris Olympics had it all -- glamour (cuing for Snoop Dogg here), humour (the inventive Internet producing memes after memes) and some controversy too -- Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and......

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

IMAGE: Masai Russell of the US in lane No 5 crosses the line to win the gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles ahead of France's Samba-Mayela and Puerto Rico's Camacho-Quinn at the Paris Olympics......

PIX: Canada win men's sprint relay as US blow it; Chebet double

IMAGE: Canada's Brendon Rodney, Jerome Blake, Andre de Grasse and Aaron Brown celebrate after winning gold in the Olympics men's 4x100m Relay final at Stade de France, Paris, on Friday.......

PIX: McLaughlin-Levrone sinks 400m hurdles World mark

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Thursday. IMAGE: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of United States crosses the line to win gold and set a new World record in......

'One Last Time, Jimmy!'

'I am sure the emotions during the week will change, but right now that's what I'm trying to focus on to stop myself crying.' IMAGE: Jimmy Anderson appeals successfully for the wicket of West......