The American Awarded A Padma Shri

'I was more at home in Maheshwar than in Dallas,' says Sally Holkar who left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives......

What If China, America Make Up?

Trump spoke approvingly of his recent telephone conversation with Xi Jinping.This could indicate the possibility of America and China reaching some level of tactical accommodation, which would not......

Will Budget Help BJP Bag Delhi?

Banking on the Budget's tax relief, the BJP seeks to energise Delhi's middle class; the AAP is doing its bit too.But will their outreach mobilise this politically crucial yet disengaged electorate?......

A Political Legend Turns 100

A product of the 1942 Quit India movement, a Gandhian and a Socialist who remains closely connected with grassroot movements, Dr G G Parikh remains a familiar figure in Maharashtra. IMAGE: Dr G G......

The Swades State Of Mind

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him. IMAGE: Gayatri Joshi and Shah Rukh Khan in Swades. Several years ago, I had lunch with the then finance minister of......

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"' IMAGE: Shyam Benegal with Om Puri on his son Ishaan's......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Dinesh Raheja views Raj Kapoor's cinema through his women, while celebrating his birth centenary on December 14. IMAGE: Raj Kapoor and Nargis in Barsaat. In Raj Kapoor's swan song, Ram Teri Ganga......

Five-star Chakravarthy spins India to big win vs New Zealand

IMAGE: Varun Chakravarthy celebrates a wicket during the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI/X Spinner Varun Chakravarthy justified his selection with a......

'Gill and Jaiswal will take Indian batting forward'

IMAGE: Shubaman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Photograph: BCCI/X Former India opener Wasim Jaffar was all praise for Shubman Gill but said it is unfair to compare him with Indian modern legend......

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks silence after BGT defeat

Learnt a lot in Australia, we'll be back stronger: Yashasvi Jaiswal IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal was one of India's standout performers, amassing 391 runs at an average of 43.44. Photograph: BCCI/X......

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

Varun Chakravarthy now holds the best figures by an Indian bowler on Champions Trophy debut.His five wicket haul in just his second ODI is the earliest by an Indian in 50 overs cricket. IMAGE:......

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

IMAGE: The choice between Rishabh Pant and K L Rahul will be a major talking point. Photograph: BCCI   Fresh off their dominant T20I series victory, India look to maintain their winning......