Indira Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

'Fearlessness, courtesy, humour, wide interests and wisdom, deep commitment to Indian science and technology, passion for the environment, objectivity and the ability to see many things through not......

Aadhaar Act contravenes right to life and personal liberty

Aadhaar-related schemes and the Aadhaar Act exist on the assumption that Right to Privacy is not a Fundamental Right. The SC's verdict has totally demolished this flawed assumption, says Dr Gopal......

The moments that shaped 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news......

Fidel, the eternal revolutionary

'No other Communist leader after Lenin had such an internationalist vision as Fidel,' says Prakash Karat, the CPI-M leader in this eloquent tribute to Fidel Castro who passed into the ages on......

Wi-Fi could soon be history with this new technology

A Mexican software company has managed to transmit audio, video and Internet across the spectrum of light emitted by LED lamps - at a data transfer rate of 10 gigabytes per second. The technology......

Some golden investment tips

When the global financial sector is in turmoil, is it safe to invest in mutual funds? If so, which funds to invest in? How to evaluate the best best mutual fund? In an hour-long chat on rediff.com......

Want to invest smart and be rich? Here's help!

Are you always at a loss while planning your finances?Are you aware of the investment options available in the market?How best can you plan your finances?What are the crieria for evaluating an......

Invest wisely and be rich!

Are you always at a loss while planning your finances? Are you aware of the investment options available in the market? How best can you plan your finances? What are the crieria for evaluating an......

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

'Tamhane's densely composed shots achieve what a vacuously whizzing camera seldom does.''Like those Renaissance Paintings in which a bewitching lady is shown posing for a portrait, and daily life......

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

'Of all artists who openly support the current political dispensation, she is far and away the finest,' argues Sreehari Nair.'With the exception of perhaps Tabu, no Indian actress has done more to......

Review: Kapoor And Sons is sweet but too sappy

Shakun Batra’s sophomore effort is a finely, intelligently crafted film which stumbles because of its eagerness, feels Raja Sen. A plumber trying to fix a water-main, is harangued by the lady......

Wall Street 2 is very entertaining

Aseem Chhabra reviews Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.What a difference 23 years make. In 1987 when Oliver Stone directed the original Wall Street, his intent was to expose the excesses of the......

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history.Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.......

Rain play spoilsport as Australia draw against WI

Australia retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after the second Test against West Indies ended in a draw at Trinidad on Thursday. Any hopes of a decisive result on the fifth day were ruined by a......

Australia fight back to beat Windies in fading light

Australia won an exciting first Test against the West Indies by three wickets on Wednesday as Michael Clarke's team were rewarded for their positive approach. After the West Indies were bowled out......

Batsmen put India in control against WI

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni top-scored with an unbeaten 65 in a strong batting show as India strengthened its position in the third cricket Test against the West Indies by taking a healthy 104-run......

Ishant claims five to restrict West Indies

Harbhajan Singh achieved his 400th Test wicket, while Ishant Sharma grabbed a five-fer as India bundled out the West Indies for 204 before rain and bad light stalled the visitors' reply on day 2 of......