Transition of Kapil Mishra: From BJP, Modi critic to Delhi minister

Activist and now a Delhi minister, Kapil Mishra has undergone a complete transition -- from being an avowed Aam Aadmi Party member and a bitter critic of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rashtriya......

'BJP Never Takes Any Election Lightly'

'They contest to ensure they win the election.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party supporters celebrate the party's electoral win. Photograph: ANI Photo   The Bharatiya Janata Party has maintained......

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

The Delhi assembly results have underscored that a section of Arvind Kejriwal's committed supporters abandoned him because they were let down by his refusal to take a stand on crucial issues that......

'Nitish, Naidu Cheated Muslims On Waqf'

'When voting clause by clause on Waqf came up in the JPC, the TDP and JD-U supported the BJP on each and every clause.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party MP Jagdambika Pal, chairman of the Joint......

Hathiram Chaudhary: A Hero For Our Times

We do not whistle for Hathiram Chaudhary. And yet the bond we feel towards him is spontaneous, almost effortless. This is because he shares something of our too-ideal dreams, our wry acceptance of......

'Shyam Had The Answer To Every 'Why' Under The Sun'

'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.'Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal. PART I: 'Smita Didn't Want Anything......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

'I Was Fated To Play Jinnah'

'I have no idea why I was so many film-makers' choice for Jinnah. I assume it is because I was born and bred in Mumbai and speak English.' 'There's also my name, people tend to believe that a......

Imran Khan's legacy thrives at Gaddafi Stadium

IMAGE: The PCB has confirmed that Imran Khan’s name has not been removed from the Gadaffi Stadium’s VIP enclosure. Photograph: Kind courtesy imrankhan.pti/Instagram The Pakistan......

'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG IMAGE: A banner on support of Palestine is displayed in the stands before the Champions League match between Paris St Germain and Atletico Madrid at Parc des......