The Times They Are A-Changin'

... And what explains the directions of change? asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There was a time when I was in my late teens and preparing to embark on a train from......

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.''Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.''They......

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

It is not unlikely that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP government comes up with more imaginative schemes aimed at constituency-building.The party under Modi's leadership has a more......

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

'Earlier, a lot of fear was in the minds of people that the BJP is anti-Christian and anti-minority, but over the years people have learnt to accept that the BJP is just another national party.'......

Luxury car sales at pre-Covid levels but delays persist: Mercedes

The company said that while the first quarter numbers were at the pre-pandemic levels, it saw a growth of 34 per cent in sales compared to the April to June period of 2020. IMAGE: Mercedes-Benz......

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

South Korean auto major Hyundai on Thursday showcased the new version of its popular SUV Creta which will be launched in March.  Unveiled by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, the second......

Hyundai Elite i20 is one of the best premium hatchbacks in the market today

One of the main selling points of the i20 is its easy to drive nature. The Hyundai i20 has always been popular for its simplicity and convenience. It has been one of the best premium hatchbacks in......

The new WagonR isn't perfect, but is ready to challenge its rivals

Can a stronger platform, an all-new design, a more powerful engine and an extended feature list make the third-gen WagonR a better car than its rivals? Let's find out The Maruti WagonR has been......

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma. Cinema's indelible quality can make memories made on screen memories of......

Jhund Review

Playing a character put off by the idea of retirement is becoming on Bachchan.Hands in pocket, eyes firmly focused on his mission, conviction inks his speech while his serene, sensitive, portrayal......

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

Cinema entertains, exhilarates and enlightens. Its ability to relate and inform the viewer through universal, timeless emotions are what contributes to its legacy, now available more easily than......

'Everybody in Bollywood is not looking for sex'

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz actress Bidita Bag gives us a ringside view of Bollywood. It ain't easy becoming an actress in Bollywood. Babumoshai Bandookbaaz actress Bidita Bag struggled long and hard......

Brisbane International: New mother Osaka makes winning return

IMAGE: Naomi Osaka marked her return to elite tennis with a win. Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka felt the nerves but looked solid on her return to......

Asia Cup 2023 dates, venue announced: Matches to get underway in Pakistan

IMAGE: The ACC announced the dates for the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters After India and Pakistan were locked in a war of words, the wait for the Asia Cup......

Day 13: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Swiss Gisin wins women's combined gold, Shiffrin fails to finish IMAGE: Michelle Gisin of Switzerland celebrates after winning gold. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters Switzerland's Michelle......

Advances in spike technology are laughable and unfair, says Bolt

IMAGE: Usain Bolt poses with his shoes after winning the 100m final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Photograph: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Usain Bolt said that advances in spike technology......

Second-best foreign coaches won't make us the best: Gopichand

IMAGE: Pullela Gopicand  feels there is a need for programs that turn former players into coaches. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Pullela Gopichand says a good mix of......