Charles Dicken's letter calling dad 'jackass' to fetch 3k

English writer Charles Dickens branded his own father a "jackass" for his recklessness with money, according to a newly discovered letter.The 172-year-old, unpublished letter is expected to sell......

Churchill 'pigheaded', Dickens 'arrogant'

Britain's prime minister during World War II, Winston Churchill, was "pigheaded", 19th century writer Charles Dickens was "arrogant" while noted philosopher Karl Marx was a "difficult" person who......

'Magic brings you closer to reality'

Part II: 'Magic is about the effect, not how it's done'In this concluding part Peter Lamontexpresses his unabashed admiration for Indian magic, though he is certain that the Indian Rope Trick never......

Thank you Mr Holmes

He was standing just where I had seen him three years ago.The deerstalker cap, the cape coat, the pipe. Right beside Sherlock Holmes' statue outside Baker Street tube station,dressed just like......

Column: India's appalling environment laws

The Lafarge mining case has highlighted how clearance procedures at all levels are compromised, writes Latha Jishnu. David Copperfield, described by Forbes as the most successful magician in......

Alia to star in Bhansali's Heera Mandi?

Bachchan versus Bachchan.Dev Patel turns director.Subhash K Jha tells us more! Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram The bonding between Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt is......

Golden Globes 2021: Nomadland, The Crown win

The 78th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners. Best Motion Picture, Drama The Father Mank  Nomadland Promising Young Woman The Trial of the Chicago 7......

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

The nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced. While Netflix's Mank led the nominations for the films, Netflix's The Crown was a popular choice among Web series. The Golden Globes will......

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020. IMAGE: Danesh Razvi and Tanya Maniktala in A Suitable Boy. It was the year of staying at home and watching films......

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

It would be unfair to expect India to bedazzle crowds with eye-catching football. This team is built around stability. But despite the talent, progress from a group that also includes -- apart from......