Why did Modi fail to anticipate a second wave?

'We had decided that India was unique and had overcome Covid.''Other nations ordered vaccines on time.''They let their scientists determine whether the battle against the pandemic was won instead......

'The epidemic is receding in India'

'But we still have to be very careful.' IMAGE: A health worker administers a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to an Odisha policeman at the police commissionerate in Bhubaneswar, February 6, 2021.......

Finally, a victory for #MeToo

Harvey Weinstein's indictment is important because it sends out the message that a sexual predator can be brought to justice even if the crime occurred years ago, when the victim did not have the......

'They chose Ram carefully'

'...by combining religious and political missions -- to destroy the Babri Masjid and establish Ram Rajya.''Hindutva was successful in creating synergy with the aspirations of devotees,' Dhirendra K......

How the 21st Century Fox deal will change Disney's fortune in India

The move will catapult Disney as the country's largest media and entertainment broadcaster, with over $1.3 billion of additional India revenue. Walt Disney Co’s acquisition of Rupert......

45 Indians in Forbes list of under-30 achievers

Image: A happy employee showing the victory sign. Photograph: Stephen Hird/Reuters. The image is used for representational purpose only. Forty five Indians and Indian-origin people have made it......

How localisation is the key to India's growth

There is a new energy in 2015 and a new breed of young, ambitious innovators and entrepreneurs who are coming up with creative solutions to many of India’s problems, says Mallika Kapur. India......

Messiah of the masses: Cipla's global crusade for low cost drugs

In 1935, when Khwaja Abdul Hamied set up Cipla in Central Mumbai to manufacture medicines in India, few could have predicted that in the next few decades the company would take on the world's......

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.. IMAGE: Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi. Photograph: From the Rediff Archives Sanjay Gadhvi died on Sunday morning.......

'Jawan will boost IMAX'

'If the South starts shooting on IMAX more, it will be beneficial. And likewise, it will benefit Bollywood directors.' Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan, which releases on September 7. Multiplex chain PVR......

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

Ram Gopal Varma's last few films were so cringingly bad that a new generation of film-goers might not even remember that he was once admired as a maverick, who marched to the music of his own drum,......

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government announced on May 9, 2023 that the film The Kerala Story......

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

IMAGE: Pakistan raised hopes of a dramatic comeback. Photograph: ICC/Twitter A determined Babar Azam will be aiming to secure his seat beside the great Imran Khan in Pakistan cricket's Hall......

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open. IMAGE: Serena Williams celebrates victory over Estonia's Anett Kontaveit in the US Open women's singles second round, at the Billie Jean King......

Sachin's most special birthday

The Master recalls his match-winning century on his 25th birthday.Harish Kotian listens in. IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar cuts his birthday cake watched by Dr Anjali Tendulkar, Michael Clarke, Brad Hogg......

PHOTOS: Mourinho sent off on bad day for United; Arsenal win again

'I think there was frustration from Jose after the yellow card for Pogba.' IMAGE: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is sent to the stands by referee Jonathan Moss. Photograph: Carl......

Wimbledon: Spectators' divided loyalties hardly helped home boy Murray

Hollywood actor Sienna Miller on Centre Court watches the Wimbledon semi-final in London on Friday. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Playing before a home crowd is supposed to be an advantage but......