CBI to probe Tuticorin custodial deaths: TN CM

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to transfer the probe into the death of a father-son duo, alleged victims of police torture in Tuticorin district, to the Central Bureau of Investigation,......

'No government can ignore police violence'

'An international survey has shown that India figures high in the list of countries on people's approval of torture.''What is surprising is that even if you look at the many vibrant social......

Cop accused in Thoothukudi custodial death case dies of COVID-19

Sub-Inspector Palthurai, who was arrested in connection with Thoothukudi custodial deaths, succumbed to COVID-19 on Sunday night.   A few weeks ago Palthurai was admitted to the jail hospital......

'What enables police violence?'

'Why potentially anybody, not only Muslims and Dalits, can be subjected to custodial death?' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the space of seven weeks, four people have died either in......

Jayaraj: A director's profile

Jayaraj is a unique phenomenon in Indian cinema. Winner of several national and international awards, he continues to remain a nonconformist as far as the kind of films he makes. While serious......

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Through Manorathangal, M T Vasudevan Nair makes himself available to a whole new generation of uninitiated viewers, who can familiarise themselves with his rich body of work and hope to learn a......

Review: Jayaraj hits a low with Camel Safari

Paresh C Palicha says director Jayraj's Camel Safari fails to connect with the youth at whom it was aimed to. Director Jayaraj has tried to connect with younger viewers many times in the......

'I can never do a Roja again'

'The magic of Roja can never be replicated because how can you recapture the carefree innocence of childhood?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Madhoo Shah/Instagram There's a reason why Madhoo quit......

Exclusive! Coach Jayaraj decodes KL Rahul's meteoric rise

KL Rahul in action for India 'A' during the Quadrangular Series match against Australia 'A' in Brisbane in July 2014. Photograph: Matt Roberts/Getty Images Ever since he saw him bat for the first......

KL Rahul: Breaking records and silencing critics

IMAGE: In the World Cup, KL Rahul has transformed the narrative around him. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters In the run-up to ODI World Cup, KL Rahul was the pet troll of social media......

From Coorg to cricket stardom: Meet Vidwath, the next bowling sensation!

From land of hockey to cricket stardom, Vidwath Kaverappa takes seven-star route IMAGE: Vidwath Kaverappa bagged seven wickets. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter Vidwath Kaverappa entered the......

Never-Before-Seen IPL Broadcast Battle

Disney-Star is positioning IPL as a "big-screen experience" where families and friends can come together over a game of cricket, much the way football is consumed in Europe and other parts of the......

Saina Nehwal's life on celluloid!

'Taare Zaameen Par' director to make biopic on Saina Nehwal IMAGE: Ace badminton player Saina Nehwal. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar 'Taare Zameen Par' director Amole Gupte will be making a biopic......