An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

It was a protest which held a mirror to the government of a state taking pride in its commitment to democracy, gender equality and social indices. One person, who in his employed days had known......

Will Delhi debacle have any impact on AAP in Punjab? Oppn says...

The Aam Aadmi Party's defeat in the Delhi Assembly polls has set the ball rolling for its downfall in Punjab too, opposition leaders in the state claimed on Saturday. IMAGE: AAP national convener......

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931. IMAGE: People pay floral tribute to the statue of freedom fighter Chandra......

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom. These facts need to be......

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.''Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.''One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.''These......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's biopic Main Atal Hoon reveals the pitfalls of making films on political figures: The maker has to be careful not to offend any followers. It often results in bland......

Asian CL match called off after Saudis refuse to take to pitch due to...

IMAGE: Al Ittihad’s Asian Champions League match was called off after players refused to leave the dressing room . Photograph: Ahmed Yosri/Reuters Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League......

United's Rangnick fails to live up to 'Godfather' hype

IMAGE: Ralf Rangnick looks as as Manchester United slump to a 4-0 defeat against arch-rivals Liverpool FC in the English Premier League. Photograph: Phil Noble / Reuters When Ralf Rangnick took......

Why some Iranians want their own country banned from World Cup

'They should be banned until we have a democratic country like any other country in the world.' IMAGE: A group of current and former Iranian sportspeople sent a letter to FIFA demanding their own......

Canada cancels football friendly against Iran

IMAGE: The football game was set to be played on June 5 in Vancouver and would have marked the first for Canada on home soil since March when they qualified for the November 21-December 18 World......