A dismal third anniversary for UPA-2

At the end of UPA-2's three years in power, India has become a more unbalanced, strife-torn and unhappy society, with reduced human security and tattered social cohesion. Rather than correct policy......

Maharashtra's man-made water woes

Why are so many regions in the state facing water scarcity despite normal to excess rainfall? Mahesh Vijapurkar blames the government. Maharashtra-based media are replete with despatches about the......

How political New Delhi's cancer causes India pain

The UPA has failed over the last three years because it is in denial mode, refusing to accept that so much is rotten inside the government and the party, says Sheela Bhatt. What is there to talk......

Let us not pretend that our system is flawless

Years ago, as finance minister, Manmohan Singh popularised the term 'systemic failure.' Today he appears to believe it is a case of individuals being at fault rather than the system. I believe he......

Delhi Belly remake to be called Naughty in Tamil

UTV films is remaking the highly successful Hindi film Delhi Belly in Tamil with Arya playing Imran Khan's role. The cast includes Santhanam, Premgi, Hansika, Anjali, Nasser, and Telugu actor......

Don't be cynical about Aamir's TV show, watch it!

The idea is to wake up and smell the shit so that someday, Sunday marks a bright morning for one and all, says Sukanya Verma The universe is such a bizarre space; it is alright to be cautious. With......

Review: Mirror Mirror is a visual treat

Mirror Mirror is a sumptuous feast of grand sets, dream-like cinematography and some of the most fabulous costumes ever designed for a film, writes Aseem Chhabra.Tarsem Singh Dhandwar is a genius.......

'Who can resist Julia Roberts?'

Julia Roberts-- called America's sweetheart for many years, thanks to such huge hits as Pretty Woman and Notting Hill and whose box-office appeal has suffered considerably in recent years because......

IPL: Cameron White helps Deccan Chargers score first win

Scorecard: Cameron White scored a quickfire half century to help Deccan Chargers register their first win in the tournament, beating Pune Warriors by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League matchon......

Petrol bomb raises Bahrain Grand Prix fears

Safety fears grew ahead of this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix in Bahrain on Thursday after members of the Force India team were caught up in a petrol bomb incident and police fired tear gas and......

Rahane's ton powers Rajasthan to easy win over RCB

Ajinkya Rahane stole the limelight, smashing the first century of IPL 5 to power Rajasthan Royals to a comfortable 59-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bangalore on Sunday. - Scorecard......

Ecclestone says Bahrain race is on

Next week's Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead unless local officials decide otherwise, Formula Onesupremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Thursday. "The race is on the calendar, it's scheduled. The only......

Rahane's 98 powers Rajasthan to easy win

Ajinkya Rahane scored a blistering 98 to guide Rajasthan Royals to a comprehensive 31-run win over Kings XI Punjab in their opening Indian Premier League Season Five match in Jaipur on Friday. -......