'SC has banged the door on face of LGBTQ community'

'The State does not accept our rights, what more can I say about this judgment?' IMAGE: Members of the LGBTQ+ community take part in a gay pride march, Mumbai, June 24, 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

It is not much of an issue just now, but it could become one if the idea of a caste census captures the socio-political imagination, going beyond electoral tags and identities, predicts N Sathiya......

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3’s successful Moon landing. Readers greet ISRO: India is proud of you!   Dear ISRO......

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a......

Modi's $5 trn economy is a useless target: Jean Dreze

'The function of this target is to pander to the super-power ambitions of the Indian elite.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India might be heading towards a "serious livelihood crisis" as......

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Last month the British government agreed to......

'The hooligans started to take over'

'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.''The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country.''Today, it has gone to the dogs.'......

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.   JaadugarWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi When Jitendra Kumar's small-town......

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Prime Video has announced 41 titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing a challenge to its streaming competitors. Amazon's attractive line-up for the next two years......

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'... their love was jinxed.''His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than......

Umpire Marais Erasmus calls it quits after 380 matches

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC/X South Africa's Marais Erasmus will retire from international umpiring after officiating in the second and final Test between New Zealand and Australia in......

Who is Akash Deep?

IMAGE: Bengal pacer Akash Deep was called-up for the India-England Test series. Photograph: Kind courtesy Akash Deep/Instagram   The Indian team is missing key players for the three remaining......

Vihari opens up on Test team silence: What's going on?

'Ambition is to score runs, return to Test team': Hanuma Vihari IMAGE: Hanuma Vihari has found it hard to make a spot for himself in India's playing XI. Photograph: BCCI India batter Hanuma......

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Mumbai bowled out for 251 despite rapid Dube fifty IMAGE: Shivam Dube celebrates his half century. Photograph: BCCI India all-rounder Shivam Dube carried his rich recent form into domestic......

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

'He has started managing his career well which I could have done better towards the end of my career.' IMAGE: Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli's experience could come......