My Mother-In-Law Zakia Jafri's 20 Year Wait For Justice

Every February 28th, Zakia Jafri relives the agony of witnessing the brutal massacre of her husband, former Congress MP Ahsan Jafri, along with scores of other women and children.Despite......

I can vouch for Raman's column on Yakub Memon: Brother

'I well remember the article you have published because prior to sending it to you, he had shown it to me and I can vouch for its contents in the form in which you have published it. That was why I......

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.''Modi should not be......

Judgment time for Mr Modi

'Mr Modi, unless he changes his approach, may further legitimise the idea that it is perfectly all right for Hindus to dictate terms to the minorities.''Indira Gandhi's political expediency did......

Virus has done for Modi what IMF did for Rao

That's why he is now finally focusing on the two things that alone can help: Fiscal expansion -- from December onwards -- and supply management via amended laws and rules that affect business,......

Modiji, this is your last chance

'The most important thing to do is to stop taxing citizens so brutally,' recommends T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Now that practically every economy in......

Economy will determine Modi's political future

'Mr Modi has a huge opportunity before him.''Whether he grabs it the way Mrs Gandhi did in 1969 or squanders it as he did in 2014 will determine his economic legacy,' notes T C A......

Mr Modi, it's time you reformed the IAS!

Contrary to the popular belief that the IAS cadres manage the country - they are actually required to manage politicians, most of whom do not pass any sort of muster, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.......

When Retro Songs Make A Re-Entry In The Movies

Hindi film songs have a long life and versatile character. They please. They comfort. And when used in a different surrounding from its original setting, they acquire an altogether new context.......

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Star?

Had the pandemic been under control, January would have seen quite a few releases, with many more to go. But with COVID cases rising, the films are piling up even as Bollywood continues to make......

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Actress?

Had the pandemic been under control, January would have seen quite a few releases, with many more to go. But with COVID cases rising, the films are piling up even as Bollywood continues to make......

'It's a win-win situation for me'

'For me personally, there was nothing till Aranyak made me say, 'This is it!'' Photograph: Kind courtesy Raveena Tandon/Instagram Raveena Tandon has been away from the screen for four years, but......

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

IMAGE: World No 41 Achanta Sharath Kamal is the lone Indian in the competition. Photograph: Thomas Peter/Reuters Veteran Sharath Kamal finally made the men's singles medal round in a major......

Indian mixed relay team's Asiad silver upgraded to gold

IMAGE: India’s 4x400m mixed relay team at the 2018 Asian Games, comprising Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Hima Das, Poovamma Raju Machettira and Arokia Rajiv, celebrate after the finish, at the BK......