Will Renaming India Change Our Lives?

Debates on changing the name of India to Bharat continue to spark a crisis of identity without answering moot questions that stare us in the face.Ramesh Menon asks a few of those questions that do......

Relief for Jacqueline Fernandez, can travel abroad without court's prior nod

A Delhi court has allowed Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez to leave the country without its prior permission, modifying the bail condition in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case lodged against......

Can Modi Swing It For BJP In Karnataka?

The BJP leadership knows it can't boast of governance in the state as the Bommai government has little to show.So, the game plan is to project Modi, who will reiterate how important it is for a......

'Just the beginning': Politicians hail India's double glory at Oscars

India's double win at the Oscars on Monday was hailed by politicians cutting across party lines as the song Naatu Naatu from Telugu film RRR and Tamil documentary The Elephant......

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.......

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'...without looking into yourself.''What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.' IMAGE: Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in Paradise. A film-maker, who chooses to make a......

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them and add meaning to their journey.' IMAGE: Kani Kusruti, left,......

'I Can't Talk To My Parents About My Film'

'That's how big this taboo is.''It would be difficult for them to understand what I am trying to show with Jaggi.' IMAGE: Ramnish Chaudhary in Jaggi. In Director Anmol Sidhu's sombre drama Jaggi,......

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.' IMAGE: The Shameless Director Konstantin Bojanov with actors Omara Shetty and Anasuya Sengupta.......