What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

'Teaching lessons is the objective behind every school.''For the moment, a state seems intent to teach a lesson -- that students of Classes 4, 5 and 6 can wage war against the mighty Indian......

The nowhere people: Pakistan Hindu refugees in India

'All these people want is a secure home where they can live and earn in peace.'Geetanjali Krishna reports. The tiny whitewashed temple rises up in the desert, its red pennant fluttering in the sky,......

The Scotsman who loves India

'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.' In the second part of his conversation with Rediff.com's Archana......

Bezwada Wilson, T M Krishna win Ramon Magsaysay Award

Karnataka-born Bezwada Wilson, a prolific campaigner for eradication of manual scavenging in India, and Carnatic singer T M Krishna from Chennai, were on Wednesday chosen for the prestigious Ramon......

Review: Vazhakku En 18/9 is a must-watch

Tamil film Vazhakku En 18/9 is hard-hitting, writes Pavithra SrinivasanDirector Balaji Sakthivel has always been known for his gritty, realistic take on situations, whether its love, marriage, or......

Aata is disappointing

The very title of the film Aata suggests a game, and thefilm does unravel a game of sorts in the second half, but loses steam as it reaches its logical conclusion. M S Raju tries to bounce back......