From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

'In his 2014 election campaign, Mr Modi had boasted that he would apply the Gujarat model to the rest of India. We just have to ensure he doesn't start with Parliament,' says Shashi Tharoor in this......

The Romeos of Hazratgunj: An elegy

In Yogi Adityanath's Uttar Pradesh wayward Romeos would all be in the lock-up, says Sunil Sethi.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com 'The pursuit of happiness... in Lucknow of the 1950s meant......

FTII students continue protests against Chauhan's appointment for 3rd day

Film and Television Institute of India students’ protest continued for the third day on Sunday against the appointment of TV actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan as the......

Ever seen a flying frog or Zaw's wolf snake?

It is an accepted fact that the Eastern Himalayan region is one of the biologically richest areas on earth. And over the decade, World Wildlife Fund researchers have discovered at least 353 new......

Why Ila Arun Had The Last Laugh

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ila Arun/Instagram Want to watch a play from the comfort of your home? Peechha Karti Parchhaiyan, starring Ila Arun and K K Raina, is now a teleplay. Zee Theatre has......

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

'The problems that the film explores still remain.''It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.' IMAGE: Smita Patil and Girish Karnad in......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

What makes Divya Dutta DIFFERENT in every role

'I think I have been lucky that I have found directors who take me for what I am and what they think I am capable of, rather than go on my previous films and see what I have done.' Divya Dutta has......