An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

It was a protest which held a mirror to the government of a state taking pride in its commitment to democracy, gender equality and social indices. One person, who in his employed days had known......

Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Barricade is a poignant political play for today's times. IMAGE: A scene from the play Barricade. Photographs: Kind courtesy Raj Lalwani   A certain political play is gaining popularity in......

Why I Mourn Sitaram Yechury

There are few leaders in the Opposition line up who can claim a path to party leadership like Sitaram Yechury and certainly, very few who blended that ascent through student politics with awareness......

Lal Salaam, Comrade Buddhadeb

He was reviled by critics in his party as a neo-liberal in disguise but till the end, he retained his belief in secularism and the humanity of Communism. IMAGE: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, then the......

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ayesha Jhulka/Instagram Aamir Khan's 60th birthday had us flashbacking to many......

Rediff's Oscar Predictions: Will Anora Win?

The 97th Academy Awards are days away, and there are some strong contenders for the top awards. Anora and The Brutalist are among the favourites but while critics may be divided in their Best Film......

Will Renuka Shahane Enter Politics?

'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao.''Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.' IMAGE: Renuka Shahane in......

BAFTA: All We Imagine As Light Loses To Emilia Perez

IMAGE: Emilia Perez Actor Zoe Saldana shows off her award. Photograph: Kind courtesy Isabel Infantes/ Reuters Director Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light failed to win an award at the BAFTAs.......

Kasparov clarifies after post on Rahul Gandhi goes viral

'I very much hope my little joke does not pass for advocacy or expertise in Indian politics!' IMAGE: Garry Kasparov was the youngest-ever undisputed World champion at the age of 22 in 1985 and is......

Why Shami is missing from India's 'perfect playing XI'

'Shami will come into picture if they want to rotate Siraj.' IMAGE: Mohammed Shami, who is among the best in the business, might just have to keep warming the bench. Photograph: BCCI At times, the......