What Mahabali Won't Hear

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE:......

Does A Democracy Need A Sengol?

The sengol must revert to where it belongs -- behind a glass case and not figure in ceremonies concerning India's democracy, argues Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: The sengol is being carried in the......

Is The Congress Doomed?

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground.Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore, argues Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: A......

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride.Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a......

The Actor Who Takes Your Breath Away In Paatal Lok 2

'Life does not change in such a way that everything becomes easy. Struggle and hustle is there for everyone.''The difference is that people have started knowing me.' IMAGE: Prateek Pachori.......

Deepika, Always So Gorgeous!

Ed Sheeran hangs out with John Abraham... Anupam Kher teams up with Prabhas...Aahana Kumra turns producer... Photograph: Kind courtesy Deepika Padukone/Instagram Deepika Padukone looks drop-dead......

'All Your Money Goes In Keeping Up This Lifestyle'

'When there is a money crunch in the industry, actors like us are the ones who face budget cuts. Not the big actors.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nikita Dutta/Instagram Nikita Dutta gives us a new......

'Acting Is Such A Rich Man's Business Now'

'It's no more just art and skills, it's a business.' After a bumpy beginning, Avinash Tiwary's career took off as he positioned himself as dependable actor on OTT. As he wows everyone through yet......

Tennis Stars Dazzle At Oscars Party

IMAGE: Aryna Sabalenka's wild outfit. Photographs: Kind Courtesy Aryna Sabalenka/Instagram Before their highly anticipated appearance at Indian Wells, tennis stars Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka......

Meet Jannik Sinner's Girlfriend

IMAGE: Jannik Sinner celebrates with partner Anna Kalinskaya after winning the US Open final against Taylor Fritz. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters   Jannik Sinner's joy erupted after winning......

Sharapova Stuns Vanity Fair Oscar Party

IMAGE: Maria Sharapova at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar party. Photograph: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Vanity Fair Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova graced the red carpet for the Vanity Fair......

Former Olympic champ says his new name is Caitlyn!

Call me Caitlyn, says former Olympic champion Bruce Jenner Bruce Jenner is now Caitlyn. Photograph Courtesy: Vanity Fair Former Olympic athlete and reality TV star Bruce Jenner, who is......

The batsman who is Satya Nadella's hero

'On the ground, Jai would never swipe or slog or do anything ugly with a cricket bat.'A Joseph Antony salutes the memory of M L Jaisimha, one of the most stylish batsmen to play cricket for India.......