Ladakh crisis: Why doesn't Modi speak to Xi?

'It is astonishing that such a serious issue be handled in so casual and cavalier a fashion, but this has become what is expected of this government,' observes Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

China: India must hold the line in the north

'Our strategy should be to 'hold the line' in the north on the Sino-Indian land frontier, but maintain and, if possible, enlarge India's current edge in the maritime south.' IMAGE: An Indian Air......

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

'Shaheen Bagh is no longer a mere ghetto of lower middle class Muslims.''Now, it is a metaphor for resistance, secularism and struggle,' notes Md. Zeeshan Ahmad. IMAGE: Republic Day being......

AIIMS team confirms Jaya has completely recovered, says AIADMK

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will return home 'soon' as an All India Institute of Medical Sciences expert team has confirmed that she has completely recovered after over two months of......

The paradox of India's new prosperity

The most aspirational and optimistic youth are in places that have seen the least growth and yet they are hardly turning out to vote, writes Sunil Khilnani. Within the next decade, the average age......

India needs a clear Pakistan policy

As Mumbai lifts itself back on to its feet, the most immediate question facing India's citizens and government is who exactly were the attackers and how did they manage to gain such ready access to......

Review: Life Of Pi is a visual treat

Rohit Khilnani feels Life of Pi works well visually but is a bit too long.One of the best storytellers of his time, Ang Lee is back with another adventure -- screen adaptation of Yann Martel's......

Review: 1920: Evil Returns is not scary at all

Rohit Khilnani says 1920: Evil Returnsis a boring and needless horror film. There are some horror films that scare you and the others just bore you. Vikram Bhatt's 1920 - Evil Returns falls in the......

Review: Chicken Khurana is one tasty dish!

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana is a lovely story, with plenty of Punjab ka tadka, writes Rohit Khilnani.Among the clutter of unwatchable movies at the cinemas, there is usually one charming film that......

Review: Emraan Hashmi's Rush doesn't get it right

Why can't filmmakers, who make movies on the media, get their basic facts right, asks Rohit Khilnani, in his review of Rush.Quite a few filmmakers seem to be fascinated by the television media......