Going, going gone: This auction is for movie buffs!

Calling all film nerds. Rare and iconic memorabilia from some of history’s most celebrated movies -- including the acceptance letter from Hogwarts in Harry Potter to the complete suit from......

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Here’s your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world. At this gym, you nap for 45 minutes -- and still burn calories Ever feel like you should conform to society’s......

In defence of Sadhvi Jyoti

'Yes, it may have been offensive to some, but an expression of regret is all that's called for. No lasting harm has been done, and people should put it behind them, and move on,' says Rajeev......

The Singapore Syndrome

You see," says Mohammed Muslim Pathan, almost genial as he walks around with me, "you see Dilip-bhai, they want to make a Singapore of Mumbai. That's why they are doing this. But understand one......

Inflation, an ex-problem?

There is considerable evidence to suggest that the Indian inflation problem is a has-been problem, a problem that has ceased to be. Just released data on the WPI indicate that for the week ended......

Review: Deadpool is smarter (and stupider) than you think

The genius of Deadpool lies in the audacity of its storytelling, raves Raja Sen. You’re wrong about Deadpool, you know. Yes, you. I can see it as you start reading this review,......

Review: Mission Impossible 5 is a slick, stylish blast

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation might not be as iconic, but it is genuinely compelling, says Raja Sen. That Tom Hollander, he’s come a long way. Back in 2009’s brilliant In The......

Telluride Film Festival: The Mecca for lovers of cinema

Aseem Chhabra celebrates 40 years of the prestigious Telluride Film Festival. On Wednesday, I'll be going home -- for the 20th time.  Since 1994, I have been taking an annual pilgrimage......

Ten Hit Hindi Films With Terrible Endings

Raja Sen lists 10 terrific Hindi films that have terrible endings. Sometimes, as happens frequently with me at poker, very solid films do well throughout -- only to lose it at the end. Following......

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

'Using the title 'head coach' is a mistake. Anybody looking after a team should have the word 'manager' in their title. IMAGE: Australia Test captain Pat Cummins praised Justin Langer for doing a......

No 'Party Like A Russian' for Robbie Williams at World Cup opening

IMAGE: Pop star Robbie Williams will perform at the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Photograph: Eric Gaillard/Reuters British pop star Robbie Williams, who will be performing at the......

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

Henry Blofeld, who charmed the cricket world for more than 40 years, bids farewell to the microphone come September.Haresh Pandya salutes the Master. IMAGE: Henry Blofeld always livened up......

Warne bowled over by Monty 'Python'

World cricket's highest wicket-taker Shane Warne says England spinner Monty Panesar has a real chance of being very successful on the international stage.The Australian spin great believes Panesar,......