Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and US President Joe Biden at the Partnership for Global......

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

'The place I used to sleep in the jail had a big window high up on the opposite side, where at sunrise and sunset time a bird would drop in every day.''It could be an eagle or a peacock. And......

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience.'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil.'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had......

How US LOST to Pakistan in Afghanistan

For two decades the US paid in blood and blood money for dependence on Pakistan to carry out one president's boast.Now, having been defeated by its proxies, another president will go into......

Who is George Soros? The man who criticised Narendra Modi

George Soros, who is in the eye of the storm over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Adani issue, is an Hungarian-born American financier, philanthropist, and activist whose......

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a......

Nissan Magnite is the latest addition to compact SUV segment

It's got the looks, it's got the features, but the Magnite's success will depend on its pricing, says Rajesh Karkera. Video and photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com It's been a surge of......

Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Trend researchers who come from design schools and have an art and sociology background are the latest foot soldiers in the struggle of auto companies to stay ahead in the competitive race. IMAGE:......

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed patriotism and moral disengagement coalesce and highlight the nature of the spying business, notes Sukanya Verma.......

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back. A binge worthy mix of style and substance, South Korea's small-screen wave, which hit......

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

To name your movie after Bollywood's most dhinchak hero and craft something so dull is sacrilege, says Sukanya Verma. Deception is the name of the game. For a while, it appears as though Govinda......

The Actor Who Corrected Dilip Kumar!

During rehearsals, when Dilip Kumar improvised, Gulshan Grover was quick to point out that he had got the lines wrong. Had death not snatched him away on July 7, 2021, Dilip Kumar would have......

What Did Rohit Tell Rinku?

Photograph and Video: Mumbai Indians/X, KKR/X While the cricket world buzzed with India's T20 World Cup squad announcement, a heartwarming moment unfolded at the Mumbai Indians training session.......

Teenager Invades Pitch To Meet Messi

Photograph and video: Kind courtesy Antonella Siegert/Instagram   Lionel Messi's dazzling return to action for Inter Miami wasn't just about the 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids. A young fan......

From pacer to left-arm spinner: How LSG's M Siddharth made transition

IMAGE: M Siddharth celebrates after picking up the prized scalp of Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI On a sultry Tuesday night, Virat Kohli's wicket might have given Manimaran Siddharth the validation......

When snake stopped a tennis match!

IMAGE: Play was stopped for 40 minutes as a professional was brought in to catch the reptile. Photograph: Screengrab/X Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem huffed and puffed his way into the......

Shubhankar eyes best finish by Indian at British Open

IMAGE: India's Shubhankar Sharma tees off on the 7th hole during the third round of the 151st British Open Championship, at Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, on Saturday. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters......