Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I. IMAGE: Director Mani Ratnam, third from right, with......

John le Carr's matchless legacy

'Le Carré's spies were nothing like the exotic Kim of Kipling or the caricature that is James Bond.''Driven by a simple patriotism, held back by incompetence and politics, his characters use......

Remembering President Kalam

Dr Kalam continues to live in the imagination of the people of this nation and remains a role model for the youth and missile and space scientists who are diligently following his vision to achieve......

Farewell, Conscience Keeper

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan remembers Daniel Babu Paul, a most unusual civil servant who passed into the ages on Friday. Kerala is reeling under the shock of the unexpected and sudden demise of Dr......

India's China challenge

China: you only have to mention the name to attract two extremes of reactions in India: wistful admiration or cynical disbelief. Either way, it's fair to say that China has emerged both as a......

How to buy a classic motorcycle

Do current day motorcycles disappoint you? Do you feel that they're too appliance-like and therefore at odds with the emotive things motorcycles should be? That their easy-to-use nature feels......

'Rekha And I Didn't Speak To Each Other For 20 Years'

'Rekha and my wife were close friends, and my so-called cold war with Rekha was causing difficulties in my wife's friendship with her.'>'She patched us up for her own selfish reason.' IMAGE:......

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.' IMAGE: Supriya Pathak Kapur in the Khichdi......

'Farewell Disco King'

'Thank you for the memories.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Huma Qureshi/Instagram Bappi Lahiri passed into the ages on February 16, 2022, and the film and music industries mourned his loss: Huma......

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui. IMAGE: Dilip Kumar and......

Kohli's work ethic matchless: Former BCCI anti-corruption chief Kumar

IMAGE: Neeraj Kumar said Virat Kohli's commitment to the sport was second to none. Photograph: BCCI Former BCCI anti-corruption unit chief Neeraj Kumar found superstar Virat Kohli's work ethic......

MI need to make tactical adjustments after close win

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians depend heavily on Jasprit Bumrah to turn their fortunes around, feels Tom Moody. Photograph: BCCI Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody feels Mumbai Indians did not use......

'I love my India,' says Sachin Tendulkar

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sachin Tendulkar/Instagram On Tuesday, Indian cricketers turned to social media to extend their heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day. Indian......

'Shubman Gill's innings will be remembered for years'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill struck his third ton during Gujarat Titans crushing win over Mumbai Indians. Photograph: BCCI Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar said on Friday that Gujarat Titans' batter......

Sports Shorts: Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship

IMAGE: Brooks Koepka poses with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf. Photograph: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Brooks Koepka fought off an inspired challenge......