Review: Malgudi Days fails to convey anything

Paresh C Palicha wonders why Malgudi Days has so many subplots when the main idea itself was good enough for a film. The title of the film is very misleading as it has no connection with the......

Review: Masala Republic is a shabby film

Masala Republic is one of the tackiest films made in recent times, says Paresh C Palicha. Directed by debutant director Visakh G S, Masala Republic is a satirical entertainer on the ban......

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

Chennai's chess nursery: The learning ground for Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa Photograph: Kind Courtesy Michal Walusza for FIDE/X Even a casual stroll around the city will help visitors collect crumbs......

Sethuraman wins Barcelona Open, K Murali takes 3rd spot

IMAGE: Indian Grandmaster S P Sethuraman celebrates after winning the Barcelona Chess tournament.Photograph: Twitter Indian Grandmaster S P Sethuraman won the Barcelona Open chess tournament title......

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap, Srikanth enter 2nd round of Malaysia Masters

IMAGE:  Saina Nehwal. Photograph: Saina Nehwal/Twitter Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap and Kidambi Srikanth entered the second round to mark a fine day for Indian shuttlers......