'We called him Sher-e-Kashmir but we realised he was no lion but a pussycat who surrendered.' IMAGE: Sheikh Abdullah addresses a prayer meeting in Gandhi Park in 1949. Photograph: Keystone......
'If my brother was a criminal they could have filed a case against him and put him on trial. Why kill him?' IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only.......
Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The Indrani versus Rahul......
If the Opposition has any chance at the prime minister's job, it can happen only if they all stop dropping names and work at the grassroots-level, state-wise, suggests N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE:......
The combined Left parties drew a blank in the polls to the assembly which they had run with an overwhelming majority for 34 long years, with their vote share dwindling to a mere 5.47 per cent in......
Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......
In a country that is often focused on ways in which it falls short, the start of a year is a good time to remind oneself of such positives, observes T N Ninan. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......
The friction with the political class is not only about interest rates and monetary policy.While the government often spoke freely about its discomfiture, the RBI had to be careful even in its......
Businessman P C Mustafa wants Indian Americans to return home, Cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza outlines how Indian tech companies could grow, Gaurav Dalmia has some investment recommendations while......
Contrary to the bragging that marked its two-year anniversary, the government's timidity on reform is simply astounding, says Mihir Sharma. There is little or no doubt in my mind......
When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......
All India Rank achieves a fine balance of authenticity and sensitivity in the fine portrayals of its young actors and old, points out Sukanya Verma. I first saw Varun Grover's All India Rank at......
The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too. Long before there was cable TV,......
Kangana Ranaut plays an Indian Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles. Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web shows and......
'A lot of what you see on screen, particularly the night of the massacre, is pretty close to what really happened as it is based on survivor stories.' IMAGE: Vicky Kaushal in Sardar Udham.......
IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah has proven himself to be an all-round hero. Photograph: BCCI/X Watching Jasprit Bumrah bat on Day 4 of the Gabba Test, one couldn't help but wonder if there's anything......
'I think that smile on his face might be just a bit of a cover for the fire that's burning inside.' IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal has a few words with Mitchell Marsh during the first Test in Perth.......
India's opening practice in Caribbean: Rohit Sharma's pitch inquiry, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja bat with high intensity IMAGE: All the squad members turned up for the practice session.......
IMAGE: Rohit Sharma wants his team to be the first one from India to win a Test series in South Africa. Photograph: BCCI Rohit Sharma, as leader of the side, wants to achieve what past Indian......
IMAGE: Pacer Hasan Ali didn't shy away from stating that Pakistan did not bowl well against India. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali termed the defeat against India......