Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

'The dominance of her party also meant that the institutions became lopsided -- whether it was the bureaucracy or the courts or the military.''She centralised power to the extent that you would see......

Is there any bomb in my bag, asks flyer at Kochi airport; arrested

A casual reference to a 'bomb' made during a routine security check at the international airport in Kochi led to the arrest of a Mumbai-bound passenger. Image used only for representation.......

Can't jeopardise careers of 2L students for 5: SC rejects NEET-PG delay

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to postpone the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Postgraduate) examination scheduled for August 11, saying it can't put the careers of two lakh......

'It Is Mayhem And Anarchy In Bangladesh'

'Bangladesh has become unstable and this instability will impact India.' IMAGE: People wave Bangladesh flags on top of Ganabhaban, the prime minister's residence in Dhaka, as they celebrate Sheikh......

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A column on what......

How Swift Changed Maruti's Thinking

Swift Dzire has clocked 2.5 million in sales, and you might, in a non-too-distant future, see headlines that the DZire has done 3 million as well, observes Suveen Sinha. IMAGE: Maruti Suzuki's 4th......

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan at the Locarno Film......

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, Ulajh: No Shows At Box Office

IMAGE: Ajay Devgn and Tabu in Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha. Just when things started looking good in theatres with Bad Newz, last week's twin releases -- Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha and Ulajh -- have......

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming......

Hindi Movies Coming Up In August

It's a big month at the marquee. The Independence Day holiday weekend is very popular amongst film-makers and film-goers. August also has other festive occasions like Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami,......

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

IMAGE: India’s Jyothika Sri Dandi competes in women’s 4x400 relay during heat 2. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters The Indian men's 4x400m relay team failed to live up to......

Manu Bhaker's coach Jung asked to vacate home in 2 days!

National pistol coach Jung faces eviction from home within hours of returning from Olympics IMAGE: National pistol coach Samresh Jung, second from left, with the shooting team. Photograph:......

'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

Photograph: Kind courtesy Anshuman Gaekwad/Instagram India head coach Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Anshuman Gaekwad as a thorough "gentleman" after......

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

  Photograph: Paris Olympics 2024/X Get ready to cheer on a record-breaking Indian contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics! With 117 athletes competing across 16 sports and 69 medal events,......

Canadian coach, analyst kicked out of Olympics after drone spying incident

IMAGE: New Zealand's women's team said their training session on Monday had been disrupted by a drone flown by a staff member of their opening Group A opponents Canada. Photograph: Benoit......