Do you need commandos with AK 47s to control a church protest?

Image: Christians protest outside the Sacred Heart Church in New Delhi against the recent attacks on churches in the capital. Photograph: PTI Photo 'The police came equipped with personnel, sten......

Vikram Seth and Chandra win Crossword awards

While booklovers and the media are busy celebrating Indian authors who write in English, they still harbour (subconsciously?) a step-motherly attitude towards those who write in Indian languages.......

Music and Lyrics is hillarious

Music and Lyrics kicks off with the video of a suspiciously Wham-esq looking 1980's Brit band (puffed sleeves, big hair, pelvic thrusts and all) called Pop. Back in the day, Pop sold a zillion......

The Holiday will make you smile

"You're a leading lady Iris. But you behave like the best friend." In Nancy Meyers' The Holiday, 94-year-oldveteran scriptwriter, Arthur (Eli Wallach) brilliantly sums up naive newspaper columnist,......

Bigg Boss leaves Bobby Darling scarred

I am going to interview Bobby Darling, I tell a close friend. The resultant gaspmakes it clear that the mention of Bobby Darling still triggers off intense reactions from many. A 29-year-old......

Meet Semi Girebaal

MTV veejay Cyrus Sahukar has been dressing up like a woman since the age of six. But he's no cross-dresser. The first time he wore lipstick was for a school play at the all-boys St Columbus High......