Why are US, British, Russian spy chiefs in Delhi?

The Western powers appear to regard Delhi as the most logical destination in the region in these extraordinary times -- as a counterpoint to the ascendance of political Islam and a rising red star......

The Demons of Fake News

Fake news, much like the golden deer in the Ramayana, is leading the world into chaos, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The real is finally mythical; and fake news,......

India is now discovering the truth about its current Gandhi

We suffered worse political degradation during the Emergency. But we emerged resurgent and vigorous because the spirit was not broken. This time around, we face an imminent threat to it, says......

Saturn's ring mystery solved

Scientists in the United States claimed to have made a significant move forward in understanding the dynamics of planet Saturn's magnificent and mysterious system of rings. The behaviour of one......

Oppenheimer Review: Simply Brilliant

Oppenheimer is a very politically significant film for our time, observes Utkarsh Mishra. When 'American Prometheus' Dr J Robert Oppenheimer decided to lead the Manhattan Project to make the......

Review: Prometheus is a striking movie

Prometheus can be partially enjoyed as a striking journey that begins and ends in interrogation, writes Sukanya Verma.The hype surrounding Prometheus, Ridley Scott's return to the realm of sci-fi,......

The Most Anticipated Hollywood Films Of 2012

Here's a lowdown on some of the most high profile and eagerly-awaited Hollywood films that are scheduled to release this year.Hulk makes friends with Thor.Batman breaks his back.Gollum loses his......

Damian Lewis, Tom Hardy, Jon Hamm: The next Bond? VOTE!

Take your pick!With Daniel Craig all set to hang up his Bond boots after his fifth outing with Spectre, hunt is now on for the next actor to portray the legendary superspy. It has also turned into......

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

IMAGE: Udayan Mane is the second-highest ranked Indian golfer in the world at 356. Photograph: Kind courtesy Udayan Mane/Instagram Udayan Mane on Tuesday qualified for his maiden Olympic Games,......