Hamas and Putin represent different threats, but...: Biden

United States President Joe Biden said on Friday that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hamas wanted to completely "annihilate" their neighbouring democracies. IMAGE: US President Joe......

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Being driven to abandon Indian middle-class values, asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com I find myself squirming with mental disquiet when I hear headlines like 'Imagine......

The Smart Thing Vs The Right Thing

What should one choose to do, asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The other day, as I got into the aircraft on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai, realising that I was in......

Nikki Haley launches US president bid, says China will end up like Russia

Indian-origin Republican leader Nikki Haley on Wednesday asserted that like the erstwhile Soviet Union, Communist China will also end up on the "ash heap of history," as she issued a stern warning......

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries.This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

Review: Lekar Hum Deewana Dil is a bit of a mess

Lekar Hum Deewana Dil struggles to find its own voice, according to Nishi Tiwari.Mainstream Bollywood of the 1990s had the quintessential yuppie-in-the-making Rahul (mostly played by Shah Rukh Khan......

Review: Whiplash is a sexy, stunning film

Whiplash is a film that captivates right from the start and reels in the viewer in that seductive way only the finest jazz can, assures Raja Sen. 'There are no two words in the English language......