Natwar Singh: A man who wore many hats, but always spoke his mind

K Natwar Singh wore many hats as he straddled the worlds of diplomacy, politics and writing but what remained consistent across decades was his sharp-wit and plainspeaking. IMAGE: Former External......

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any......

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

The high commission of India in London on Tuesday issued a safety advisory for Indian nationals to “stay vigilant and exercise due caution” amid ongoing violent clashes which have......

Will Rahul Shoot And Scoot Again?

That he hasn't done so yet, has continued to be active on the political street, in public debate and on social media, signals an important change. It will give his party hope. Maybe the achievement......

Will Fans Make Pushpa 2: The Rule A Success?

'Fan armies are not just followers; they are a force of nature.' IMAGE: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in Pushpa 2: The Rule. Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule, the sequel to the 2021 hit Pushpa: The......

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajol/Instagram Kajol has some striking commonalities with her late......

Brinda Review: Engaging Crime Series

Brinda examines some alarming aspects of religious fanaticism through the narrative engine of a well-oiled serial killer mystery, observes Arjun Menon. Brinda, the first Web series to feature......

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair. In Sudhanshu Saria's Ulajh,......

Sreejesh reveals how love and hockey shaped his life

Photograph: Kind Courtesy PR Sreejesh/Instagram First he hated her -- for being better than him at school. But as it happens in Bollywood movies, "hate" was followed by love. That's how the......

IOA chief Usha blames Vinesh Phogat over weight fiasco

'The hate directed at the IOA medical team, especially Dr. Pardiwala, is unacceptable and worthy of condemnation.' IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat was left heartbroken after she was disqualified ahead of her......

Beyond the Court: Sindhu, Marin's Special Bond

Photograph: Kind Courtesy PV Sindhu/Instagram The badminton world has been captivated by the intense rivalry between P V Sindhu and Carolina Marin. Their on-court battles have been nothing short......

Olympics: Israeli athletes say they feel safe in Paris

'Palestinians, Israelis, Arabs, Muslims, Jewish, it doesn’t matter. We are all here to do sports, that’s what’s special about the Games.' IMAGE: The Israelis are being protected......

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

IMAGE: Spain lifted a record fourth Euro Cup with a perfect 7 wins out of as many games following the final against England. Photograph:m Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Euro 2024 witnessed a thrilling......