'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

'Who are Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to issue certificates?' IMAGE: Engineer Rashid, MP, leads a roadshow through Tral in Kashmir. Photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com   'Aaya Aaya,......

India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

Times have changed, situations have changed, but the basic nature of superpower geo-politics remains the same and so also India's diplomacy -- call it non-alignment, strategic autonomy or......

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

It was December 31, 1999. As the hostages on IC-814 were leaving after their eight-day ordeal in Kandahar, a hijacker "quietly informed" now National Security Advisor and then lead negotiator Ajit......

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

It's intriguing that the prime minister now wants his American partner to help protect the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. That's conceding to the Americans a pre-eminence India has always contested,......

September OTT Releases: Watch Ishaan's Hollywood Debut

Just a handful of films are releasing in theatres in September but the digital space is packed this month. Joginder Tuteja lists the releases coming up.   The Fall GuyWhere to watch? Jio......

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma. On a late afternoon of......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

Australia selectors make surprise pick for England ODIs

IMAGE: Mahil Beardman's selection over a slew of more experienced candidates raised eyebrows in Australia, which rarely picks players based on potential alone. Photograph: WACA/X Mahli Beardman,......

Sachin 194*: Why Did Dravid Declare?

IMAGE: Then India coach John Wright, left, speaks to Rahul Dravid, right, and Sachin Tendulkar during the tour to Pakistan in 2004. Photograph: Reuters   Everyone remembers the Multan Test in......

PIX: Rohit, Virat, Ashwin continue to put in the grind

IMAGE: Captain Rohit Sharma attempts his favourite shot while batting in the nets at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohit Sharma/X Rohit Sharma and Co had......

ACT PIX: India set up China final after Harmanpreet brace

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Singh scores off a penalty corner in the Asian Champions Trophy semi-final against South Korea on Monday. Photograph: Hockey India Skipper Harmanpreet Singh's sublime form......

ACT Hockey Semis: India v South Korea - Who Will Prevail?

IMAGE: Team India has been in scintillating form in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Photograph: Hockey India / X Maintaining a clean slate, favourites India will fancy their chances when they take......