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The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most......

Reliving the Portuguese terror in Goa

Published in Britain by Constable & Robinson and in America and Canada by Dell in July 2005, this is an excerpt from Richard Zimler's novel, Guardian of the Dawn, set during the Inquisition......

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

IMAGE: Richard Zimler. Richard Zimler's novel, Guardian of the Dawn, documents the little-known Portuguese Inquisition in India, in 16th century Goa. He points out that, apart from their......

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.''It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.' IMAGE: The Se Cathedral at Old Goa,......

Personal Data Protection

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person’s guide. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Last week, I was sitting in the rear seat of my car, deeply immersed in my Kindle, reading......

All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

While the electric version will open for bookings starting August 12, the internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts will make their debut after September 2, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.......

Technology has become democratic in its truest sense: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched 5G technology services in India and said that technology has become democratic in its truest sense since even the poor of the country have always......

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down.'I wouldn't interfere with your......

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Tanuja could do practically anything on screen, applauds Subhash K Jha, as he salutes the actor on her 80th birthday on September 23. IMAGE: Kajol with her mother, Tanuja. Photograph: Kind......

Avatar: The Way of Water Review: Spectacular, But Empty

Avatar: The Way of Water feels like a poorly chosen present -- the wrapping is beautiful, but the gift inside is a disappointment, observes Mayur Sanap. We have seen countless major film......

Shahid's JOYOUS Dance With Mira!

Kajal steps out with her baby... Prithviraj's favourite person turns eight... Aahana seeks blessings from Lalbaugcha Raja... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shahid Kapoor/Instagram Shahid Kapoor wishes......

'There was so much warmth about Pratap Pothen'

'I will always remember him for his innocent smile, twinkling eyes, and kind words.' Well known actor Pratap Pothen passed into the ages on July 15, and his colleagues from the Malayalam film......

'It is difficult to keep up with Ranveer'

Ranveer is loud, but not shrill, notes Subhash K Jha.As in singing, in acting holding your pitch in the higher notes is a Himalayan task.Ranveer resides on the highest notes of the musical mountain......

'Keep harassing batsmen for at least a couple of years more'

IMAGE: Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri urged Ravichandran Ashwin to torment the batters for at least a couple of years more. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Rahul Dravid hopes that he doesn't call......

'Shami's absence massive but India still favourites'

IMAGE: Former SA pacer Fanie de Villiers believes the Indian team has reached South Africa with the best chance to win the series. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Mohammed Shami's absence will......

'Khud ko ullu banaya'

IMAGE: Tilak Varma was happy to play second fiddle to Suryakumar Yadav in their 87 run stand. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter Team India roared back in the five match series against the West......

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

Inzamam wants Arthur and Bradburn to continue with Pakistan cricket team: PCB sources IMAGE: South African Mickey Arthur was appointed as Team Director in April this year by the PCB. Photograph:......

'Ashwin's knack for learning new things is massive for us'

'He has good skills but is always looking to learn new things, and that's what makes Ashwin great' IMAGE: India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin launches into a celebratory......

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