'Unbelievable after six years my mother got bail'

'I was laughing and crying at the same time. Right now, just extremely happy that she will be out and amongst us soon.' IMAGE: During happier times, Koel Sen, left, with her mother Professor Shoma......

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

'During the nine years of BJP rule, not a single temple has been reconstructed.''They might have constructed the Ram temple as it is an emotional issue. But they are not much interested in issues......

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning.India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas. A fascinating excerpt......

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.' IMAGE: A Tiranga walkathon on the eve of Independence Day in Mumbai, August 14, 2023.......

'Great danger India will waste its demographic dividend'

'... for two reasons: the poor quality of education, and the low rate of female participation in the labour force.' 'Unless something is done quickly to remedy these problems, India will just have......

What does 2017's cinema hold for you?

Ranjita Ganesan lists the movies we should look forward to. There's a lot happening in Bollywood, Hollywood and world cinema this year. We break it up for you. Bollywood: Masala mix IMAGE: Shah......

Watching first day, first shows of Dev Anand movies

Arthur J Pais looks back at the time when he watched the first day, first shows of Dev Anand's movies, and recalls the trouble he got into because of his craze.I must confess that I did not cut......