'J-K politics is throttled by fear and persecution'

'Ladakh too is politically paralysed and in limbo, as Rafale jets roar above Leh and Israeli arms dealers prowl the town.' IMAGE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets people at the Showkat Ali......

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021. Please click on the images for a better look. IMAGE: Supporters of then United States president Donald J Trump riot at the US Capitol......

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

The flourishing town, with restaurants selling everything from noodles to dosas and locals returning home to new business prospects, shows little sign of the tension building up at the border about......

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Cities, roads, stations rechristened in the time of Modi.  Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh is the latest city to be renamed. Madhya Pradesh Chief......

SoftBank to buy 15% stake in Uber, pump in $1 bn in early 2018

With the deal closing, SoftBank becomes an investor in two of India's largest on-demand cab service -- Uber and Ola. Japanese conglomerate SoftBank will pick up 15 per cent stake in Uber and pump......

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Viveat Susan Pinto & Niraj Bhatt in conversation with Nirvik Singh, chairman and CEO, Grey Group. IMAGE: Nirvik Singh is worried about the rising tide of protectionism and what it can do to......

Uncle Sam and the Elephant

If Paris really meant to serve as a landmark in recognising equity in climate negotiations, it should have heralded the second phase of the Kyoto protocol. Instead we have all countries, India and......

Xi sees 'factory China' and 'back office India' as global engines

China's strong manufacturing base and India's software and scientific skills had massive potential both as a production base and for creating a consumer market. A combination of the "world's......

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Free from the pressure of the box office as well as the lowbrow expectations of a satellite television audience, the OTT space continues to surprise and delight. The viewer does have to make the......

Want To Meet Tom Cruise This Week?

Sequels, prequels, something new, something same, Sukanya Verma offers you your OTT menu this week. Top Gun: MaverickWhere to watch: Rent on Amazon Prime Video/BookMyShow StreamLanguage: English......

'I miss my father terribly today'

'During the making of the film, he (Rishi Kapoor) kept fighting with Ayan and me.''Who takes so long to make a film? Who spends so much money?''Ranbir, you are not making a penny on this film. Who......

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020. IMAGE: Danesh Razvi and Tanya Maniktala in A Suitable Boy. It was the year of staying at home and watching films......

Belgium's Artur Lucas part of Indian hockey's coaching staff

IMAGE: Artur Lucas is welcomed by Hockey India officials. Photograph: Kind courtesy Hockey India/Twitter Hockey India on Tuesday announced the appointment of Belgium's Artur Lucas as......

What Was Chetan Sakariya's Celebration About?

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI/IPL Delhi Capitals left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya was the focus of the match against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday after dismissing Aaron Finch with a......

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

It would be unfair to expect India to bedazzle crowds with eye-catching football. This team is built around stability. But despite the talent, progress from a group that also includes -- apart from......

Is India ready for a Poker Sports League?

Come May, the Deltin Royale, which boasts of the country's largest poker room, will play host to India's first Poker Sports League, reports Veenu Sandhu. IMAGE: Season 1 final of the Poker Sports......

Expect fireworks despite long injury lists as IPL 10 takes off

IMAGE: The runners-up of IPL 9, RCB will start the early part of this season without the services of star batsmen Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Photograph: BCCI The 10th edition of the Indian......