99 And Seven Decimal Points

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and......

DeepSeek: China's AI Guerilla War On US

DeepSeek is a case in point on how economic interdependence between nations are utilised for geopolitical ambitions and global domination efforts, observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli. Kindly......

Republic Day celebrations end with Beating Retreat ceremony

Foot-tapping melodies and the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over Raisina Hills mesmerised the audience at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination......

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Ustad Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away into the ages......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

Boxing Nationals: Minakshi stuns World champion Nitu Ghanghas in semis

IMAGE: Minakshi celebrates winning her quarter-final bout against Nitu Ghanghas in the quarter-finals of the Women's National Boxing Championship in Noida on Monday. Photograph: Boxing Federation......

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians will need something special from Suryakumar Yadav when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Monday.......

Playing all matches in Dubai helped India, says Shami

'There is a load when you are the one main fast bowler and the other is an all-rounder. You have to pick wickets and lead from the front.' IMAGE: India’s lead pacer Mohammed Shami says his......

India seek to rewrite history against Australia

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma-led India will look to avenge the defeat against Australia at the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup. Photograph:Satish Kumar/Reuters History weighs heavily against them but India would......

KKR Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

On a night when bowlers had little margin for error on a batter-friendly Eden Gardens pitch, a few rose above the onslaught to leave a lasting impression. With runs flowing freely and boundaries......