Why Bofors scam is similar to the Titanic tragedy

Notoriety is a key component of scandals that possess a long shelf life, says Sunil Sethi "Out, damned spot! Out, I say!" cries Lady Macbeth as she stumbles about in her sleep but, as her......

Will Modi's drum of war help BJP?

'Prior to Pulwama, the BJP appeared to be on the defensive, uncertain of its stop-and-go development programmes, fearful of growing discontent among agriculturists and unemployed youth, and nervous......

The woman who provoked a coup

Few in Zimbabwe dared to anger 'Gucci Grace' as Grace Mugabe was called.Robert Mugabe's wife was ruthless and terrifying, and her ambition clearly provoked the army's coup on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

The frenemy of the people

Politicians have continued taking people for granted and managed to stay above the law, says T N Ninan  “Let me tell you about the rich,” wrote F Scott Fitzgerald. “They are......

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

In an ongoing series, Bollywood talents pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it. Over the last 25 years, writer, producer and director Sanjay Gupta has opened a......

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Andhadhun is a stunning, comic, grisly, absurd, intense, cold, crazy and must-watch, applauds Sukanya Verma. Under that silver, wiry mop of hair dwells the brain of a reckless genius. Director......

'I think I was chosen for my eyes'

This week's release Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain has a very talented line-up. Among the likes of Martin Sheen, Kal Penn and Rajpal Yadav is UK-based actress Fagun Thakrer. She has been cast as a......

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Which film are *you* rooting for? IMAGE: Frances McDormand in Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri. A day after the Golden Globes comes the nominations for the BAFTAs, the British Oscars so......