Explained: What happens on US state visit

A US state visit, an honour given to the closest friends and allies, involves about six months of meticulous planning by the White House and displays the best of American hospitality, according to......

How Naveen Patnaik became a clever politician

'In being dismissive of Naveen, his colleagues showed incredible naivety.''On the few occasions that he put his foot down, the overconfident party leaders, who believed they were using him and not......

One of life's less remarked upon blessings...

... 'is long lives are generally the norm today,' says Rahul Jacob.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com When a childhood friend and I met Jan Morris just before a speaking engagement at a posh......

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

For all the controversy, the concept of prominent First Children is not novel in democracies.So why is Donald Trump's daughter different and discomfiting? Kanika Datta has the answers. Trump's......

Review: Jackie is a strange little biopic

Natalie Portman is marvelous, without doubt, but the film isn’t keen on letting her breathe, feels Raja Sen. There is a lot to be said for a woman who takes charge of the narrative. Jackie......

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Actress!

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Actress category at the Oscars. The 89th Academy Awards are around the corner, and in an annual feature, we shine a light on the nominees in the......

Critics' Choice Awards: Emma-Ryan's La La Land wins

The 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards were held at Barker Hangar, in Santa Monica, California, on December 11. Hollywood's biggest stars walked the red carpet and its winners posed with their......

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Here's looking at some brilliant movies. The Toronto International Film Festival was very good for American movies, especially the indie kind. The Oscar competition is going to be strong and......