'Mamata will ruin the country'

'She has just one objective. To win the next election. Nothing else matters.' IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, November 30, 2021.......

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

'Look at the number of billionaires, the number of new billionaires in India.''Adani and Ambani are not the only ones.''What's wrong with people making money as long as it benefits us?' IMAGE: A......

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list......

The heart interview you must read

Advice for a healthy heart from one of India's top heart surgeons. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com If India gallops ahead with its current rate of heart disease, Dr Ramakanta Panda, head......

Mr Taxman, can you tell me...

. . . why is it that import duty on a business jet is merely 3 per cent, on a yacht 10 per cent, but it's 60 per cent on cars and a mind-boggling 213 per cent onone's favourite tipple. Amit Mitra's......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

Why Birthdays Are Special For Saira Banu

Saira Banu turned nostalgic on her 79th birthday on August 23. She shared pictures of throwback birthday celebrations with her husband Dilip Kumar along with Rajendra Kumar and Dev Anand, and......

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan at the Locarno Film......

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming......

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

IMAGE: IMAGE: Virat Kohli with Gautam Gambhir at the Eden Gardens during the IPL 2024 season. Photograph:  KKR/Instagram The financial nitty-gritties of Gautam Gambhir's appointment as......

Shami ruled out of South Africa Tests

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami, whose participation in the Test series was subject to fitness, has not been cleared by the BCCI Medical Team. Photograph: BCCI Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the......

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.' IMAGE: Cricket legend Salim Durani trains budding cricketers in Jamnagar in this January 2004 photograph.......

Shastri 'abused me', Wankhede curator Naik asks BCCI to take action

- 'After the first innings Mr Ravi Shastri said to me 'Well done Sudhir, very good wicket' to which I said thanks. Then he abused me and went in the dressing room.' IMAGE: India team director Ravi......

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

'There was elation at finally being able to wear my country’s cap. There was nervousness too because we were playing a team led by the greatest, Sir Gary Sobers.' IMAGE: India's batting......