'I had fought for undivided India'

For his participation in Netaji's INA, Major Ghulam Ahmed Qureshi was put into solitary confinement in the Red Fort, charged with rebellion against the Crown.Despite Nehru, Asaf Ali and a host of......

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Two women candidates; Lok Sabha Speakers; Chief Justices; A Chief Election Commissioner; drafters of the Constitution; the RBI's first Indian governor; a farm leader who unsuccessfully contested......

'We refuse to be bullied into silence'

MUST READ: The speech Nayantara Sahgal was not allowed to give. IMAGE: Nayantara Sahgal at her home in Dehra Dun. Photograph: Seema Pant for Rediff.com Renowned author Nayantara Sahgal was invited......

37 years on, Netaji's soldier awaits his pension

A man who was ready to die for the country in his youth waits for his government to recognise his sacrifice and pay him his due in his old age.A Ganesh Nadar reports. IMAGE: "Netaji used to ask,......

'Azad Hind Fauj is very relevant in today's times'

'This is the first time when you see the story of the Azad Hind Fauj through the eyes of the soldiers.' IMAGE: A scene from The Forgotten Army. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sharvari Wagh/Instagram......

How Gulzar created Kajra Re

'I believe this song became a hit because of Aishwarya Rai. She is totally responsible for its success.''People would go to see the film all over the country, just to see her dance.'  ......

How much will Priyanka be paid for Salman's Bharat?

Soorma Director Shaadi Ali moves on to his next biopic.Vivek Agnihotri reveals the subject of his next film.Bolly Gupshup with Subhash K Jha. IMAGE: Priyanka Chopra. Photograph: Danny......

Raag Desh Review: Intelligent and brilliant!

Raag Desh is one of the best films of the year, Sreehari Nair raves.  Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Raag Desh gives us the best Subhas Chandra Bose we have seen at the movies. A brew of......