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......

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'I did not take up research for any award.''What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.''This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived......

The Prime Minister Born On February 29

Morarji Desai, India's first non Congress prime minister, was born on February 29, 1896. Mr Desai was 81 when he was elected prime minister and ruled India for two years, from March 1977 to July......

'Congress Is Not Ready For A Fight'

'If you fight you win, if you don't fight, how will you win?' IMAGE: Ashok Chavan, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party this week, prays at the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai, February 15, 2024......

Why Sahir Ludhianvi Is Relevant Today

While the country is gripped by Ram Mandir frenzy, Danish Husain -- without shouting from the rooftops -- silently staged his opinion with this play on one of India's best-known poets, observes......

The People Mumbai Forgot

'When the mill strike started, there was crisis in every mill worker household.''One entire generation went without education.''Hunger forced them to take to crime.' IMAGE: Scenes from Todi Mill......

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.''If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.''Ditto, if she doesn't.''She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.' IMAGE:......

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat......