Why the lockdown has failed in India

'India is the only large nation along with Argentina whose numbers have continuously and without a break risen from March,' observes Aakar Patel. IMAGE: People flout social distancing norms as......

These COVID-19 warriors are an inspiration for India

'We got so many calls after the attack.''Loved ones told us forget all this, nothing was more valuable than our lives.''But we said, 'No, this wasn't the way forward -- the people, society, the......

'No iota of doubt about Shastri's death'

Moni Chadha was with Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent. He counters colourful conspiracy theories with sobering facts.Manavi Kapur reports. Photograph: Ted West/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty......

'Nobody believes Nehru was beyond mistakes'

Fifty years ago, India's first prime minister passed into the ages. On his death anniversary, May 27, Rediff.com commenced a series to evaluate Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy. M J Akbar, editor-in-chief......

'Economy will take 18 months to 2 years to recover'

'The current financial year will see the full impact of this crisis, and we will start seeing the recovery in the next financial year.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "I believe this is......

Why the current slowdown is more serious

What is unusual about the current period of slow growth is that it has come without an external driver -- high oil prices and/or successive monsoon failures -- as was the case with all previous......

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry.While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts......

Sweet dreams for Kashmir are made of these

Saqib Mir left Kashmir when he was 18 to take his family business of handicrafts forward. He landed in Paris, where he was drawn to French cooking, particularly French breads. Image: 14 years, a......

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Review: Only Bhai No Jaan

Salman Khan is so neck deep in his formulaic rut that the only way he knows out is to dole out some more of the bunk.Except now, the swagger has traded places with desperation, notes Sukanya Verma.......

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

I may not have the looks for cinema, but my spirit is unassailable, Satish Kaushik once said in an interview. A four decade-long career full of work before and behind the camera is testament to his......

Spin review

Spin's rather old-fashioned and vanilla depiction of the Indian American way is a bit of a bummer, feels Sukanya Verma. Animation or live action, Disney's latest business model is embracing the......

Aarkkariyam review

Despite its stiffness, in Aarkkariyam, a supernatural glow does shine out of the ordinary, notes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Biju Menon and Sharafudheen in Aarkkariyam. For those who cannot stomach......

Why Ben Stokes is the most effectual utility cricketer...

The astronomical fee paid for Stokes at the IPL auction is a confirmation of his status as the modern game’s finest all-rounder IMAGE: Ben Stokes celebrates a wicket. Photograph: BCCI......

World's fastest man Bolt loses opening race of season

Jamaica's Usain Bolt (left) runs next to Tyquendo Tracey. Photograph: Gilbert Bellamy/Reuters World's fastest man Usain Bolt lost his opening race of the season on Saturday, anchoring the Racers......

'Time for England to reshuffle the pack'

'James Anderson is a swing bowler rather than a ‘hit the deck’ type. In 50 overs’ cricket --  particularly World Cups -- he has hugely underachieved' 'One would have thought......

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Australia and Ireland submit provisional squad for the tournament Down Under, but do not release names. The UAE's Khurram Khan, at 43, will be the oldest player (born 21 June 1971) while Yodhin......

Team India look serious contenders to defend their World Cup title

Image: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain of India. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images After what at one stage earlier this month looked like a vast game of musical chairs, reigning champions......