BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is set to take oath on Sunday for a third straight term as the head of a coalition government after two full tenures in which the Bharatiya Janata Party......

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

There is a deep-seated sense of rejection that the new generation Tamil youth have felt for a decade and more now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: A tableau from Tamil Nadu takes part in the......

How can Hindutva be compared to ISIS?

Irrespective of their voting preferences, most voters would find this comparison with ISIS revolting.More specifically, would it persuade anybody who voted for Narendra Modi to change her or his......

'Rafales will provide India major advantage in Tibet'

'Rafales can play an important role in doing DEAD (Destruction of Enemy Air Defence) on the Surface-to-Air Missiles that the Chinese have put on Tibet' The Rafale aircraft will give India a......

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV that eyes the popular Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Range Rover Evoque, among others The NX is Lexus’......

Tata Nexon is a crossover in the true sense

At an expected price tag of Rs 600,000 to Rs 900,000, it does spell trouble for the contenders in the sub-4-metre SUV space. The Tata Nexon is the latest entrant in the highly popular sub-compact......

Datsun redi-GO or Renault Kwid, which should you buy?

Does the French automaker’s insignia help the cleverly packed Kwid to be on the premium side compared to Datsun’s humble redi-GO? Both the vehicles underpin the same platform which is......

DC Avanti: This stunning sportscar won't burn a hole in your pockets

Thanks to a well-sorted chassis and Renault's motor, the car induces confidence in the driver to take it for a faster spin, says Abhijeet Singh Rathore. A sports car is something that can get your......

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor? IMAGE: Dev Anand. Dev Anand led a larger-than-life existence on screen. His real life was just as eventful.......

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.' IMAGE: Pony Verma along with Diljit Dosanjh and Prabhas......

Operation Valentine Review: Top Gun Redux

Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar air force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time, notes Arjun Menon. Operation Valentine is the latest in a long line-up of......

'How can Hanuman speak like this?'

''They must have thought that this kind of tapori language would please the common man, but they don't suit Hanumanji.' IMAGE: Devdatta Nage in Adipurush. Moti Sagar, whose father Ramanand Sagar......

The genius and magic of Andrea Pirlo

'For more than two decades, Pirlo, with the velvety touch, penetrative eye, and parabola-pass perfection, roamed the middle of the park like a creative colossus,' notes Dhruv Munjal IMAGE: Andrea......