Why Was Kashmir Calm After Geelani's Death?

Squashing erstwhile 'separatists', marginalising the 'mainstream', and squeezing funding channels have all evidently had an impact -- at least for the moment, notes David Devadas after a visit to......

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special......

The A to Z of 2020

Wow -- 2020, huh? From the deadly coronavirus to lockdowns, wildfires to the Black Lives Matter movement, to the Bihar and US elections, it's been a year we won't forget. It's hard to believe it......

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

India's ban on 59 Chinese apps, including the popular TikTok, has been widely noted in the United States, including by some prominent lawmakers, who have urged the American government to follow......

Why Are Banks Wooing You?

When he didn't respond (Mr Saver has lost count of how many relationship managers he has had in the past few years!), the gentleman landed up at his doorstep and started pleading with him to open......

Google introduces global kids safety programme in India

Google on Wednesday launched its global 'Be Internet Awesome' programme for children in India in partnership with Indian comic book publisher Amar Chitra Katha to interweave critical internet......

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

'Google and Facebook need to be tamed, their garb of 'Investing in India's future' need to be pulled off,' observes Vibhu Arya. Part 1: The Sale and Leaseback of India's Digital Future......

Why advertisers are boycotting Facebook

'This is the first time there has been an attempt to use market forces to counter disinformation on social media,' notes Devangshu Datta.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The advertising......

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

JugJugg Jeeyo is a David Dhawan comedy, not directed by David Dhawan, observes Sukanya Verma. Reconciliation is the lifeline of escapist cinema. Whether it's adultery, bigamy or breakups, no......

Coolie No 1: What Varun has in common with Rahul Gandhi

When I saw Varun Dhawan in Student of The Year, I felt this boy could be Bollywood's next superstar. He had everything going for him -- style, timing, action, romance... Unfortunately, Varun has a......

How Varun amused Madhuri as a kid

'He would dance and I would give him marks.''If I gave him five on 10, he would get disappointed.''So I would ask him to do better, and he would try and do better.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Warner bids farewell but..: 'Chapter closed, not locked'

Retired David Warner says he is open to play Champions Trophy next year Photograph: Kind Courtesy cricket.com.au/X David Warner has declared his international career a "closed chapter" but at the......

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

IMAGE: All eyes will be on Jofra Archer. Photograph: Kind courtesy England Cricket/X Defending champions England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify......

T20 WC: Ireland seek redemption against Canada

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ireland Cricket/X.com Ireland, reeling from a heavy defeat against India, will face a hungry Canada in a crucial T20 World Cup Group A encounter on Friday. Both teams are......

IPL: Clash of new captains as CSK take on Gujarat Titans

IMAGE: Young openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill, known for their smooth and elegant shot-making, will be engaged in a battle of tactical supremacy. Photograph: BCCI It will be a test of wits......

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Comeback-man Rishabh Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings. Photograph: Kind courtesy Delhi Capitals/X Rishabh Pant's resilient return to the cricket field in multiple roles......