We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

Atalji@100: Vajpayee's Unmatched Legacy

It was good fortune for India to have Atal Bihari Vajpayee lead the government at a crucial moment in our history. He avoided India meeting the fate of Iraq or Ukraine, asserts military historian......

Why Maha politicians are courting Jarange ahead of polls

The poll aspirants who feel threatened are seeking to garner sympathy from their voters by meeting influential leaders like Jarange in the Marathwada region. IMAGE: Maharashtra Chief Minister......

The World's First Suicide Bomber

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation.Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly......

Will RBI Governor Get An Extension?

'After a long time, we have a governor who is approachable. The RBI's interactions with us are now much better.' IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: ANI Photo  ......

The Men We Loved In 2024

2024 in Hindi cinema wasn't as much about superstardom or showboating as actors shining in astutely written roles or rising from the sidelines to leave a lasting impact. Good, bad, evil, we saw a......

Emily in Paris 4, Part 2 Review: Same Old

The idea of releasing a new season in two parts is probably what is not working for Part 2 of Emily In Paris 4, observes Divya Nair. Emily in Paris is one of those fluffy Web series, where you are......

#MeToo: 'Let The Exploitation Stop!'

'Women, come out and speak.' Illustrator: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Actor-politician Khushboo Sundar has been quite vocal about the ongoing #MeToo controversy in the Malayalam film industry. "To......

Wild Wild Punjab Review: Sober Version Of The Hangover

This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack.It has some risqué bits but nothing so vulgar that the pause button would need to be hit if Mummyji walks into the room,......

Aus Opener Khawaja in feud with Queensland Cricket

Usman Khawaja told a press conference on Friday that he had been managing a hamstring strain and had logged the injury in an app used by Australia's professional cricketers. IMAGE: Usman Khawaja......

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

A round-up of Sunday's Nations League quarter-final second leg matches. IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring Portugal's second goal in the Nations League quarter-final second leg......

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches. IMAGE: Paris St Germain's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saves Darwin Nunez's shot during the penalty shoot-out in......

PIX: Inter Milan, PSG extend lead at the top

A summary of Saturday's action in the Serie A, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga Inter Milan extend lead atop Serie A with comeback win over Monza IMAGE: Marko Arnautovic celebrates scoring Inter......

PIX: Mbappe 'trick' sinks Manchester City; Real Madrid in last 16

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League Knock-out phase play-offs. IMAGE: Kylian Mbappe scores Real Madrid's first goal during the Champions League Knock-out phase play-off......