'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

'Pakistan is a nuclear country.''With the kind of situation that is there in Pakistan today, America will help Pakistan stay afloat.' IMAGE: A paramilitary check post in Karachi that was set afire......

My Father L K Advani

'There is a song that fits my father. It is from the Dev Anand film Hum Dono, which goes Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya...' IMAGE: Pratibha Advani hugs her father Lal Kishenchand Advani......

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

'It is flabbergasting to think that this heavenly region has, for decades, been coveted by India's aggressive neighbours,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to Ladakh.'Wanting to use the newly......

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.' All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "Being a Naxalite prisoner the jail officials didn't allow me to read books. Dreaded dons were......

Why Sri Sri is laughing all the way to the bank

Yoga, wellness, meditation, Ayurveda, software and toothpaste -- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has successfully merged business with spirituality, reports Nikita Puri. IMAGE: Art of Living now offers......

Landmark Group dumps Trump products over Muslim ban call

Donald Trump called for a ban on Muslims entering the United States in the most dramatic response. Dubai-based Landmark Group, one of the Middle East's largest retail firms, said it was pulling......

'The image of Modi as a tough taskmaster is completely wrong'

  ‘Our intentions are clear. If I keep all the acquired land under the ownership of the government, why do you raise questions about my intentions?’ ‘One achievement of my......

A fitness band from Vishal Gondal to take on gyms

The Goqii fitness tracker is a wrist band that measures one's steps, calories burnt, distance travelled and even tracks the sleeping patterns.   A fitness tracker that comes for free;......

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021. Aseem's Best International Films of 2021 In the second year of the pandemic when movie theatres remained closed for an extended period of......

Why should patriotic Indians be embarrassed by Mulk?

'Mulk questions the very principle, of good-Muslim exceptionalism.''That, of course, we adore Abdul Hamid, A P J Abdul Kalam and Bismillah Khan and if only more Muslims were like them.''Anubhav......

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

'If you want Ranbir to get the girl, this film isn't for you.' No, we're not against Fawad Khan or any Pakistan connection that Ae Dil Hai Mushkil may have. The reviews are decent and we're not......

How Pakistani actors work in India

While Bollywood has, in recent years, proved an attractive step up for some Pakistani actors, says Ranjita Ganesan, it has not prompted them to pack their things and relocate to Mumbai. IMAGE:......

Nayar, Doeschate set to join Gambhir for Lanka Tour

IMAGE: Abhishek Nayar comes with a high reputation as a sharp cricket mind and a lifestyle/motivational coach. Photograph: BCCI Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate are set to join the......

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a Lays ad.......

Buzz: Tom Curran pulls out of Big Bash over 'bubble' fatigue

IMAGE: Tom Curran, the Sydney Sixers' top wicket-taker last season, was scheduled to join the team after Christmas after spending two weeks in quarantine upon arrival in Australia. Photograph:......

'Balbir Singh Sr was one of the greatest ever'

'He did not take a loss lying down.''He inspired us to go to the next tournament with renewed confidence and helped us perform well.''That's the way I would remember him.'   IMAGE: One of......

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has lauded the new policy of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) mandating daily......