'I Was Only Left In My Underwear'

'As they assaulted me, they kept shouting, "So, you rascal, you speak against officers? Against ministers?" -- and each accusation was accompanied by more blows. 'Seeing that I could not get up,......

A fallen legend: Winston Churchill's dark side exposed

Madhusree Mukerjee's book on Winston Churchill bares his dark side, reports Arthur J Pais Could a man applauded for his courage in standing up to Adolf Hitler have had such contempt for another......

How India's air defence foiled Pak missile attack on Golden Temple

In clear acts of bravery and valour, the armed forces safeguarded many cities in the border states of India during the recent conflict with Pakistan, which witnessed drone attacks and other form of......

Modi's fast has exposed his dark side, hypocrisy: Congress

Senior Congress leaders Shankersinh Vaghela and Arjun Modhavadia on Tuesday ended their three-day fast, saying it had exposed the "hypocrisy" and the "dark side" of Chief Minister Narendra Modi's......

The dark side of lower oil prices

The impact on oil producers could significantly affect both the volatility and direction of financial markets, note Abheek Barua and Bidisha Ganguly Is the steep fall in oil prices a net positive......

Emissions scandal exposes Volkswagen's dark side

Volkswagen may also have to compensate customers for misleading them about a car's performance with working emission control systems, notes Olaf Storbeck. Volkswagen has driven headlong into a......

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

India has achieved 100 per cent electrical connectivity, but 100 per cent electrification remains a long-drawn task, says Shreya Jai. Photograph: Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters The first time since......

The dark side of the Internet

Freedom has always been part of the American mythology. The Constitution's Bill of Rights bristles with freedoms. "Freedom of the Seas" was one of President Wilson's Fourteen Points at Versailles.......

Thunderbolts Review: Truly Great Watch

It’s safe to say that Marvel is back, raves Varun Khanvilkar. I had never attended a press movie screening before, and Thunderbolts was my first. I was very excited. When we entered the......

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

The unspoken subject of Mithya is violence, and the big zinger here is our recognition that the movie is showing us the makings of a juvenile delinquent -- perhaps the finest since Truffaut......

Narivetta Review: Tovino Thomas Is Exceptional

Narivetta takes its cue from real-life incidents and fictionalises the ordeal through the experiences of a young cop caught in the crossfire between the police and tribals up in arms, notes Arjun......

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

When Aamir Khan stepped into the limelight with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, everybody hailed him as the chocolate face heartthrob challenging the monopoly of gun-toting action heroes dominating the......

'I had no clue...' Karun recalls dark days after snub

Recalling his difficult phase, Karun Nair felt he could have cemented his place in the Indian team with big scores in a Test series against Australia. IMAGE: Karun Nair last played for India in......

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies IMAGE: Narsingh Yadav had surprised many by winning India the Olympic quota in the 74kg free-style category. Kaka......

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

IMAGE: In what was a dark day for Indian football, on August 16, 1980, 16 people were killed in a stampede and riot inside the Eden Gardens during a Mohun Bagan and East Bengal during a Calcutta......

'Punjab Kings have to cash in on the second chance'

IMAGE: Punjab Kings responded with a commanding performance against Mumbai Indians, to set up a title clash against RCB on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI Punjab Kings have been setting themselves up to......

After 8 yrs, cricket gives Karun Nair another chance!

IMAGE: Karun Nair last played for India in 2017, in a Test against Australia in Dharamsala. Photograph: BCCI On December 10, 2022, a hurt Karun Nair wrote on his social media handles: ‘Dear......