'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of......

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia......

The Perils Of Political Abuse

'Leave aside the negative fallouts of phraseology like 'urban Naxals' and 'terrorists', both the BJP and the Congress have to re-discover themselves in the context of the 2024 election results,......

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

'There is some deep rot that has set in the Congress party. This requires organisational surgery.' IMAGE: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of the Opposition in the......

Is Technology Important In Banking?

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking.''For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.' Illustration: Dominic......

Mining an opportunity: Firm, transparent laws key to attract investments

Parliament has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, recently. Photograph: Steve Marcus/Reuters The objective of the Act is to invite investments from......

In Sebi's Fire: Vivek & Roopa Kudva

After Chanda and Deepak Kochchar, the Kudvas are the second power couple in the financial world to come under the regulatory glare.Joydeep Ghosh reports. IMAGE: Vivek Kudva, Asia Pacific......

The Work From Home Revolution

Will it trigger a social and management revolution as well, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com     'Ajit, why are you so hands-on? Why don't you learn to......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shekhar Suman Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

There may not have been anything as remarkable as 2022's Darlings or Qala on OTT in 2023, but the advantage of the medium is the variety of genres that can be found, and there are always surprises.......

'You made me love tennis'

IMAGE: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal during the Laver Cup practice session at O2 Arena in London. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images via Reuters Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced that he......

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

'She is joining a community that has a history, has a legacy, going all the way back beyond Jesse Owens' IMAGE: Naomi Osaka has long been a symbol for change in Japan. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty......

He changed sports journalism in India

A Joseph Antony salutes S Krishnan, one of India's finest sports editors. IMAGE: Srinivasaraghavan Krishnan with Kapil Dev, one of the world's legendary all-rounders. Success in sports stems......

Breaking boundaries a way of life for Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy is the latest in Australia's most storied cricketing lineage, with all the pluck and expectation that comes with it. IMAGE: Alyssa Healy hits a six during the ICC Women's T20 Cricket......