How Prof Nandini Sundar got pulled into a murder mystery

While the Chhattisgarh police charged the well-known academic with a tribal man's murder, those who know her say it is vendetta at play.Shakya Mitra and R Krishna Das report. Last week, academic......

The soldier who returned from the 'dead' after 7 years

IMAGE: A road accident separated Dharmveer Yadav from his family and it was a similar mishap which brought them together. Photograph: Kind courtesy: ABP Live 'It's a miracle, simply......

'How can people mock poverty in a country like India?'

Sonali Shetty took on a restaurant that denied admission to street children, says Shakya Mitra. In the era of the Internet and 24x7 news, the journey from anonymity to fame could take just one......

Hyderabad masala

An upcoming film on Mohammad Azharuddin promises to be a potboiler, though not a true biopic, says Shakya Mitra. In December 1984, Kapil Dev was dropped for the Kolkata Test against England because......

How the Censor Board works!

Lights, Camera, Censor! Jungle Book's 3D effects are 'scary.' This was the Censor Board's reason for giving the children's film a U/A certification -- a move that invited criticism and became the......

'I was keen to protect Cricket's GenNext'

Sachin Tendulkar has found ways to remain engaged with the sport, reports Shakya Mitra. IMAGE: 'Sachin by Spartan' is a cricket equipment and sportswear range. Photographs: Hitesh......

What's age got to do if you are a champion?

A staggering number of athletes across sports seem to have found their best game in their 30s, 40s, says Shakya Mitra. IMAGE: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer after their epic encounter in the......

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

Carlos Tevez will be paid £615,000 a week at Shanghai Shenhua, making him the world's best paid footballer -- his salary is now more than Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's!China is......

Can Aussies salvage pride in Adelaide?

Going into the final Test against South Africa, Australia are staring at the lowest ebb in their 140-year cricketing history, says Shakya Mitra. IMAGE: South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada......

Watch out for these guys at IPL 9!

The 2016 Indian Premier League season brings with it an opportunity for both the old and new.Shakya Mitra lists the best IPL 9 has to offer:     Shreyas Iyer, Delhi Daredevils IMAGE:......