RSS-linked magazine contradicts Bhagwat on Sambhal dispute

Days after Mohan Bhagwat frowned at the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes in the country, the latest issue of an Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-linked magazine has said from Somnath to Sambhal and......

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain. IMAGE: Ustad Zakir Hussain at one of his......

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. IMAGE: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: ANI Photo Zakir Hussain was......

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

Shaktikanta Das will demit the office on Tuesday after completing six years as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Revenue Secretary Sanjay......

Goodbye Skipper!

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'.'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue......

Air India-Vistara Merger: What You Must Know

From November 12, Vistara aircraft will be operated under Air India's banner, identifiable by a special four-digit flight code beginning with '2'. For example, flight UK 955 will become AI 2955,......

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

He was someone to be discovered, over time and through experience, remembers Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran. IMAGE: Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of the Tata group, right, and......

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to......

All We Imagine As Light Makes History At Golden Globes

A scene from All We Imagine As Light. Payal Kapadia may have missed her chance at the Oscars, but her acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light has been acknowledged by the Golden Globes. It has......

'When Durga Died, We All Felt The Loss'

'I often wondered while watching the film/trilogy, what if Durga had lived.'' What if Ray made The Durga Trilogy.'Sandip Roy looks back at Pather Panchali's Durga and the woman who brought her......

'Film Industry Isn't So Responsible For Nepotism'

'It's also the media and the audience.''The audiences want to watch what the media is putting about certain star kids.''The industry feels since the audience is interested, let's make a movie with......

Can Shaw Do This To Resurrect Career?

IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw has been plagued by inconsistency and fitness issues, raising concerns about his future in Indian cricket. Photograph: BCCI/X   Prithvi Shaw's career, once brimming with......

Gavaskar's 'Funny' Comments Irks Aussies

IMAGE: Travis Head fires back at Sunil Gavaskar's accusations. Photograph: BCCI   A war of words has erupted with Travis Head firing back at Sunil Gavaskar's comments. Australia's star......

'A Man For The Future'

IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy top scored for India with 41 in the first innings and added a quickfire 37 not out in the second during the opening Test against Australia in Perth, underlining his......

Ballon d'Or: Meet The Winners!

IMAGE: Rodri and Aitana Bonmati celebrate with their trophies after winning the Ballon d'Or. All Photographs: Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters It was double delight for Spain as their star players Rodri......

Manasi Preps For Maiden Paralympics

IMAGE: Para-athlete Manasi Joshi trains ahead of the Paralympics starting in Paris on August 28. Photograph: Kind courtesy Manasi Joshi/X India's para-badminton star Manasi Joshi is prepping for......