40 yrs later, toxic waste shifted from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory

Amid 337 tonnes of toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy arriving in Dhar from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal on Thursday and ensuing protests, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister......

MT Had A Profound Influence On My Life

Shobha Warrier pays homage to M T Vasudevan Nair, the legendary writer and filmmaker who passed into the ages on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

'Indian American Young Men May Vote For Trump'

'One of the big findings is that younger men seem to have shifted towards the Republican Party.''In 2020, about 23% of younger men said they would vote Trump.''Now that number is 48%.''It is like a......

The Peeli-Peelis of Kolkata

As Kolkata marches towards modernity, it is hard to imagine its streets without these cabs, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd). IMAGE: Kolkata's famous Ambassador taxis. Photograph: Debadyuti......

The Film That Made Amitabh THE Superstar

Though Zanjeer is credited as Amitabh's breakthrough film, it didn't immediately enthrone him.Rajesh Khanna countered with a huge hit in Daag that year.But Deewar upended audience's cinematic taste......

'Choose The Country You Want! Go Vote!'

As Mumbai went to the polls, Bollywood divas did their primary duty for the country and cast their votes. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Janhvi Kapoor heads to the polling station early in the......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

Bhumi Wants To Thank You For...

Film and telly folk came to a special screening of the week's release, Thank You for Coming. Directed by first-timer Karan Boolani and produced by his wife Rhea Kapoor and Ekta R Kapoor, the sex......

TOPS approves Bajrang, Vinesh's request

IMAGE: Bajrang Punia’s request to train in Cholpon-Ata in Kyrgyzstan was approved by TOPS. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images The Sports Ministry's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has......