'Revenge is a dish best served cold'

'If you invest your entire capital in talks, you cannot abruptly change gear and decide on war.' IMAGE: Soldiers look out for terrorists near Uri. Photograph: Umar Ganie   The government and......

Handwara: Quell passions, institute inquiry, let things cool down

'The Army must always be balanced in response.''Rabble rousers will demand that it be given a free hand against anti-national elements in the streets. That is exactly what the adversaries......

Befriending the US while tempering China: Can India do it?

Even as the United States snuggles closer to India with the thinly veiled objective of containing China, the Indian strategy is to avoid alienating either nation. This may prove wise, since......

'Nehru was as much to blame as Jinnah for Partition'

'Nehru had multiple chances to make compromises, that would have preserved a united India, and he chose not to...' 'There was a particular mutual dislike between Nehru and Jinnah. Probably their......

The world's next tax haven?

When Slobodan Milosevic died in his jail cell in March, he left behind an $800 million mystery. Between 1992 and 2000 the Serbian strongman spirited at least that amount, much of it in cash, out of......

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

The underlying message is clear: Please do not question Shah Rukh Khan's loyalty to India.He is Indian, loves his motherland.And he will continue to entertain India for as long as he can, applauds......

Top Gun: Maverick Review

'Why was Top Gun: Maverick made?'And the only reason I can think of is that the new film was made to emphasise and re-establish Tom Cruise's superstar status,' notes Aseem Chhabra who watched the......

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a MAN ON A PLANE!

One of the most thrilling scenes of Mission Impossible Rogue Nation is when Tom Cruise is latching on to the door of a flying airbus. Famous for doing his own stunts, the actor performed the feat......

Life Lessons from Kader Khan

Don't believe us? Take a look. Kader Khan had a rich career, layered with some brilliant writing and impactful one-liners. And there's a lot you can learn from it. His dialogues have lessons hidden......