Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

One hopes the new Lok Sabha will mark a break from a dismal tradition -- lack of interest and inputs in defence and security policies, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Indian soldiers......

Pro tem Speaker's post: Opposition to mount protest, govt hits back

Ahead of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, the National Democratic Alliance government and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) sparred on the issue of pro tem......

Sec 144 imposed in T'gana town after communal clash ahead of Bakrid; 13 held

Thirteen people were arrested a day after members of two communities clashed in Medak town of Telangana over alleged transportation of cows for slaughter ahead of Bakrid festival. IMAGE: People......

Sikh man attacked in Haryana, alleges he was called 'Khalistani'

A Sikh man in Kaithal has alleged that he was thrashed and called a "Khalistani" by two motorcycle-borne youths when he was heading home on his scooter, the police said on Tuesday. Image used......

Date Night For Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth

It was raining stars at the wedding reception of Aamir Khan's only daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare, as the proud father invited *everyone* from the film industry. We saw the fam jam and the......

My 5 Top OTT Films of 2023

There's been so much interesting content on OTT. Subhash K Jha picks his Best Original Feature Films on digital platforms. KhufiyaWhere to watch: Netflix Khufiya is many things at the same time.......

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

On Govinda's 60th birthday on December 21, Subhash K Jha picks his top 10 songs. Aap Ke Aa Jane SeKhudgarz There was something about Govinda's song-and-dance that made his heroines lose their......

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

2023 was the year of earworms. Songs from big ticket movies regaled on the strength of spunk and swagger even as pre-existing bangers like Diljit Dosanjh's Lover in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,......

This trophy belongs to the nation: Rohit

'Rohit and I, we've been trying this for so long. We always wanted to win a World Cup. Bringing the trophy back to Wankhede is a very special feeling.'   IMAGE: Rohit Sharma celebrates with......

Yoga in Asian Games?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sachin Tendulkar/X Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Wednesday pitched for the inclusion of yoga in the Asian Games programme as the country seeks to......

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

IMAGE: A general view inside the stadium as people perform during the Opening Ceremony. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-19 delayed 19th Asian Games......