Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I. IMAGE: Director Mani Ratnam, third from right, with......

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Two women candidates; Lok Sabha Speakers; Chief Justices; A Chief Election Commissioner; drafters of the Constitution; the RBI's first Indian governor; a farm leader who unsuccessfully contested......

Freedom fighter and BJP leader Ayyapan Pillai passes away at 107

Veteran freedom fighter, eminent lawyer and one of the early leaders of the BJP in the state, K Ayyappan Pillai died in Thiruvananthapuram at the age of 107 years, family sources said on Wednesday.......

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

The BJP seems to fear a 'born-again' DMK stalling their electoral progress even more than the AIADMK, observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Under portraits of Mahatma Gandhi, Periyar E V Ramasamy......

No end in sight to RIL gas controversy

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Centre, Reliance Industries Ltd and others on a PIL seeking cancellation of contract for exploration of oil and gas concerning the KG block and to......

The price poor people pay for huge projects

A principle adopted to ensure rehabilitation of evacuees alongside progress on projects is known for violations, says Sreelatha Menon. When construction of a dam is delayed, it leads to cost......

Vijay Hazare: Karnataka seal last-8 berth

IMAGE: Devdutt Padikkal continued his terrific form ahead of the IPL. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Young Karnataka sensation Devdutt Padikkal continued his terrific form ahead of the IPL with a third......

Vidarbha retain Irani Cup; donate prize money for Pulwama terror attack martyrs' kids

IMAGE: Vidarbha is the third team after Mumbai and Karnataka to win two Irani Cup titles in a row. Photograph: PTI A clinical Ranji champions Vidarbha reasserted their supremacy in domestic arena,......

Ranji Roundup: Samson hits ton, Delhi reach quarters

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday Kerala need 9 wickets for outright win IMAGE: Hyderabad bowler Mudassir, who took a 5-wicket haul on his debut match, poses with the ball. Photograph:......

Ranji roundup: Mumbai struggle in 500th match

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy group matches played on Thursday. IMAGE: Baroda bowlers Lukman Meriwala (left) and Atit Seth return to the pavilion after taking 5 wickets each during the......

Ranji: Delhi beat Rajasthan; draw for Mumbai and Karnataka

IMAGE: File picture of Shikhar Dhawan. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images.  Delhi survived a mighty scare before their lower order, led by Nitish Rana and Sumit Narwal, saved the day......