W Bengal: Writer Taradas Bandyopadhyay passes away

Noted Bengali writer Taradas Bandyopadhyaydied on Sunday morning at his Barrackpur house, near Kolkata, after a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 63. Son of late legendary writer......

Jyoti Basu turns 95

Call it a historic coincidence. Jyoti Basu, one of India's tallest Marxist leaders, turned 95 on a day the CPM decided to pull out from the United Progressive Alliance government. Even as the Left......

We will remember the Ustad like Sant Kabir

Samsher Singh, the New Delhi-based music composer and classical vocalist, is a disciple of Pandit Amarnathji and belongs to Ustad Amir Khan's gharana.While paying his heartfelt tribute to Ustad......

Satyameva (Kadapi) Jayate. Truth Triumphs, Sometimes

'Many who haven't even seen the documentary are claiming that it defames and damages the image of India, makes it sound unsafe, and gives the rapist a forum.' 'This couldn't be further from the......

A good move towards GST, but reforms neglected

This Budget must be complimented for having taken two very positive steps towards the goods and services tax, or GST. The first is the introduction of comprehensive service tax with a negative......

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.' IMAGE: Shabana Azmi in Ankur. Shyam Benegal started his film career with the brilliant Ankur. The 1974 film not......

'When Durga Died, We All Felt The Loss'

'I often wondered while watching the film/trilogy, what if Durga had lived.'' What if Ray made The Durga Trilogy.'Sandip Roy looks back at Pather Panchali's Durga and the woman who brought her......

'Aage Badho, Hum Tumhare Saath Hain'

'Representing our country is a wonderful honour and a mighty task that we are all looking forward to.' IMAGE: Nitanshi Goel with Kiran Rao. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nitanshi Goel/Instagram With......

Malaikottai Vaaliban: 10 Truths That May Hurt

Since nothing irritates Lijo Jose Pellissery more than a throwaway critical judgment, Sreehari Nair carefully presents his opinions about Malaikottai Vaaliban a good two weeks after he first saw......