Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Women constituted only eight percent of the total 1,618 candidates in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha polls, with political activists saying it reflects a deeper issue of gender bias and that......

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Most candidates hailing from political families emerged victorious in the Delhi civic polls, while the richest contender faced a drubbing. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party’s Delhi unit......

The Women Who Made A Difference

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.   Medha Patkar Photograph: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Probably the best known woman activist in......

UP govt recommends CBI probe in IAS officer's death

IMAGE: Family members of Karnataka cadre IAS officer Anurag Tiwari, who was found dead under mysterious conditions, after meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in......

Dhanush, Nawaz, Tillotama head to Cannes

The legendary film festival has a strong Indian flavour this year.   The Extraordinary Journey of Fakir, an Indo-French production starring Dhanush, will be showcased at the Cannes......

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

'I am angry because this ever happened.''I am sad because it's painful to think what they must be going through.''I am glad we've fought hard to break through such cruel tradition.''But it burns my......

Hijacked IC 814 to be relived in Tamil cinema

Actor-turned-director Prakash Raj has just finished the first schedule of his Kannada directorial venture, Naanu Nanna Kanasu but he is already thinking about his next bilingual film to be produced......

Review: Vairam surprises

The adage that good things come in small packages proves to be true with M A Nishad latest Malayalam venture Vairam. The film does not boast of a stellar star cast (just a special appearance by......