Rushdie brouhaha is another strike against Free Speech

When Truth dies along with it dies the 'Fabric of Trust' that holds nations and societies together. From raising dishonest questions over the Batla House encounter to raising false bogeys over the......

Assam government to raise new forest battalion

The Assam gvernment has decided to raise a new battalion to exclusively protect the forests and wetlands in the State. "The chief minister has given approval to raise the battalion for the......

California Diaspora: Some blows, some clout

Despite the Tri Valley University case and hate crimes, the Indian-American community gained ground in California, says Ritu Jha. After turning pages of old notes, sifting through the year's saved......

Indu Mill issue: HC slams Maha govt for inaction

Expressing anguish over the recent encroachment of the India United Mills in central Mumbai by followers of Babasaheb Ambedkar, the Bombay high court on Tuesday rapped the Maharashtra government......

Review: I Am Sorry... attempts to be different

Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana says I'm Sorry Mathe Banni Preethsona's pace falters towards intermission. Post YOUR reviews here!\nDirector Ravindra's controversy ridden I'm Sorry Mathe Banni......

Snark saves the silly, safe Golden Globes

I annually complain about the Golden Globe awards, but this year was rather different. The list of winners was definitely drawn up colouring within the critical lines, staying really safe as if to......

Review: Eat Pray and Snooze!

Preeti Arora reviews Eat Pray Love.From book to screen for even a work of fiction is a daunting task. The novelist has time on his hands as compared to the poor director who works with far too many......

Sehwag, Negi power Delhi to big win over Rajasthan

Virender Sehwag played his trademark punishing knock after little known left-arm spinner Pawan Negi's brilliant effort with the ball as Delhi Daredevils juggernaut kept on rolling with a thumping......

Gayle, De Villiers guide RCB to six wickets win over Pune

Phenomenal hitting by Chris Gayle and a brilliant batting at the rear by AB de Villiers and Saurabh Tiwary capped a fantastic chase by Royal Challengers Bangalore as they beat Pune Warriors by six......

Time for RCB to fire against Pune

The middle-order's tendency to collapse and the lack of fifth bowler are the two areas of concerns for Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of their Indian Premier League match against Pune Warriors......

Mascarenhas, Marsh guide Punjab over Pune

England's Dimitri Mascarenhas notched up a sensational five-wicket haul while Shaun Marsh hit a classy fifty as Kings XI Punjab brought their campaign back on track with a seven-wicket victory over......

Pollard inspires Mumbai Indians to 27-run win

Kieron Pollard struck a blazing 64 before taking a four-wicket haul as Mumbai Indians notched up a 27-run win over Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket match on......