Spare a thought for Obama

'His popularity is still high; respect for his intellect and integrity is still discernible; but his long night may just be beginning,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.Illustration: Dominic......

'Thought of Trump as Prez scares us to death': Kaine, Pence clash in VP debate

IMAGE: Democrat Tim Kaine, left, shakes hand with Republican Mike Pence at the start of their only vice presidential debate. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Democratic Senator Tim Kaine......

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 -- gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he......

Obama warns of 'economic shutdown' as debt deadline nears

Faced with the looming prospect of a debt default, President Barack Obama today appealed to Congress to pass the budget while pushing Republicans to agree to hike the borrowing limit to prevent an......

Review: Nebraska is a very special film

Alexander Payne’s new film, Nebraska, is a stunning meditation on the ghostliness of America, raves Raja Sen. Uncle Albert likes to watch the road. He takes a weatherbeaten deckchair and......

A small film with lots to say about the world

'Kumbalangi Nights is a movie that respects women, but most importantly, it's a movie that loves them,' says Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Anna Ben and Shane Nigam in Kumbalangi Nights. Kumbalangi Nights......

Meet Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Nadal at US Open

IMAGE: Frances Tiafoe celebrates after the match. Photograph: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Frances Tiafoe said his days of flying under the radar were over after his stunning......

Allah was with us, we got rub of green in final: Morgan

England captain acknowledges and appreciates diverse cultures in team after World Cup win   IMAGE: England's Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid parade the trophy after winning the ICC World Cup at......