Tilak: The Man In His Times

Lokmanya Tilak lived a life replete with contradictions, although he modified many of his positions later in life. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Is it possible for a radical,......

Now 'ownership' of Sena Bhavan and Saamana in focus

With the Election Commission recognising Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction as the real Shiv Sena, it remains to be seen whether his group also stakes claim to the party......

Lata Mangeshkar and her connection to Savarkar

From being the youngest member of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's inter-caste dinner squads to giving voice to his poems, singing icon Lata Mangeshkar was closely associated with the controversial Hindu......

When Dilip Kumar campaigned for Sharad Pawar

From enjoying beer sessions with Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray on the terrace of his Matoshree residence to going on vacations with Nationalist Conress Party chief Sharad Pawar and his......

RIP Phil Hughes but bouncers here to stay

Despite the death of Mitchell Johnson’s former team mate Phillip Hughes, the likelihood is he will unleash a similar barrage on India should the first Test go ahead at the same ground next......

Gavaskar wants Tendulkar to write his autobiograph

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed hope that Sachin Tendulkar would one day come out with his autobiography detailing little known matters about his life and career. "One day, hopefully,......