When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

Government was watching Gandhiji's mood to know if he had cooled down.They found out from his letters and utterances that he was the same old firebrand and even more determined than before. The......

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE:......

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

'We called him Sher-e-Kashmir but we realised he was no lion but a pussycat who surrendered.' IMAGE: Sheikh Abdullah addresses a prayer meeting in Gandhi Park in 1949. Photograph: Keystone......

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.' IMAGE: Search and rescue operations underway in Wayanad.......

Apple Stores Will Up Brand Value Of Its Chosen Addresses

'If they are taking marquee locations and, say, are paying 50 per cent higher rent, those locations will see a spurt in rates as well.' IMAGE: Apple CEO Tim Cook poses for a selfie with a customer......

Facebook vs Facebake/Facecake and IPR violations in India

In a country like India, where counterfeit items are sold in every nook and corner, the regulation of trademark infringement poses a big challenge. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Earlier......

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king. IMAGE: Vikram Kothari. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Vikram Kothari had two coronations, first as the Gutkha......

Enforcing A Ban On Cryptos Is IMPOSSIBLE

Traders who pay in rupees generate over Rs 50 crore in daily cryptocurrency volumes.Indians actually invest a great deal more in forex-denominated trades, observes Devangshu Dutta, explaining why......

Revealed! The Real Shammi Kapoor!

'When he was offered B R Chopra's Zameer, many advised him against playing Saira Banu's father, pointing out that a decade ago, he had been her hero in her debut film, Junglee.''When he asked me, I......

Deepika, Hrithik Wrap Up Fighter In Italy

IMAGE: Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Siddharth Anand, his wife Mamta Bhatia Anand, Arfeen Khan and Choreographer Bosco Martis. Photograph: Kind courtesy Arfeen Khan/Instagram Hrithik Roshan......

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.''He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.' IMAGE: A scene from Against The Tide. In what seems......

The Romantics: Of Yash Chopra and his biggest blockbuster: Adi!

Aditya Chopra may be a household name in India, but few have seen his face, recognise his voice or know the brain behind the business outside his tight inner circle.The Romantics makes sure it has......

Gaza War: Cricket club to rescue of Indian researchers in Israel

IMAGE: Israeli firefighters extinguish a car which caught on fire after a rocket was launched from the Gaza Strip in Ashkelon. Photograph: Nir Elias/Reuters A cricket club in the southern Israeli......