Combative Smriti Irani is!

The combativeness reflects her insistence not to meekly acquiesce to what has been going on in Raisina Hill for years or decades, observes Kartikeya Tanna.    In the murky world of......

What the world expects from Biden

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise......

VOTE: Who made the biggest impact in 2015?

The year 2015 witnessed many major events in India. A few people/events were at the forefront, scripting history and dictating opinions. Take a look and don’t forget to make your pick for the......

'There can be positive things on the Internet'

Sreenath Sreenivasan will take over as the Chief Digital Officer, New York City this week.'It has reaffirmed my faith in humanity, especially when I have come to India and the general feeling is......

Why The National Awards Feel Different Now

When you declare 12th Failas the Best Film and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as the Wholesome Entertainer of the year, you have somehow narrowed the range of the awards, suggesting, in effect,......

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a......

'We Will Also Make Waves One Day'

'When you are in new waters, you have to follow the rules of that water.' Sai Tamhankar got her first break in the 2008 critically acclaimed Subhash Ghai film, Black & White. In the same year, she......

Is Rakhi Sawant the 'best item dancer'?

Present at the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards on Saturday, May 11, were:   Rakhi Sawant -- who won the award for Best Item Dancer in Bollywood -- and Sandip Soraparrkar.  ......

Italian soccer in dire state as television weighs options

When Italy's cash-strapped soccer clubs meet on Monday to prepare for a new deal on broadcast rights, their deliberations will be coloured by the unhappy knowledge that Italian football is in a......

Football Extras: Neymar risks Euro ban as UEFA to investigate his VAR criticism

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Paris St Germain's Neymar. Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters Paris St Germain forward Neymar will be investigated by UEFA for......

Soccer Extras: Reds not thinking of Barca loss, says Klopp

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah looks dejected on missing a scoring opportunity against Barcelona on Wednesday. Photograph: Albert......