Decoding Modi's Jallianwala Bagh memorial speech

From playing to the Sikh vote bank because Punjab elections are round the corner, to ensuring that a discordant 'us versus them' note was struck, whatever could be done to exploit every last drop......

The Red Earth that made Kanhaiya Kumar

'The blood that runs in the veins of our family can never be anti-national.' 'They called Kanhaiya a traitor for questioning the Indian Army. Do they know that our cousin was killed by militants in......

Prescription from Pakistan: How one hospital is a model for Asia

Pakistan's dismal public health system is rife with mismanagement and a paucity of resources. Amidst this shambolic system, one hospital in Karachi has been providing specialised healthcare to......

Comrade Hangal: A devoted communist

We have lost a devoted communist who was ready to sacrifice anything for the people and the party, says Shameem Faizee, recollecting his meetings with comrade A K Hangal. I last met comrade A K......

The Common Man Who Became A Star

'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.''He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.''He wanted a natural, who looked like a......

'Shah Rukh was what Ranveer is like today'

'Ranveer Singh is very lively on the sets. You don't feel the pressure when he's there.' IMAGE: Aishwarya Rai with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the sets of Devdas. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhansali......

'Every day is a new ball game'

'Every character is a challenge.'   IMAGE: Dibyendu Bhattacharya in Looop Lapeta. One of OTT's rising stars, Dibyendu Bhattacharya started his movie acting career way back in 2001's Monsoon......

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

The unconventional music of the Nobel Laureate might have nothing connecting Indians to it. But there is a reason he has a following here, notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan. IMAGE: Bob Dylan has been......

Will do my best to give back to the game: Somdev

Somdev Devvarman, who led the players' revolt against AITA, today said veterans Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupahti have provided useful ideas for the betterment of Indian tennis but only time will......