How Subramanian Swamy Escaped Arrest During The Emergency

'Is it right and proper for the US authorities to allow people like Subrahmanya Swamy go round the country preaching murder, violence, overthrow of the duly elected Government of India?' A......

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a......

Why India Must Salute The Soldier's Wife

'These ladies have sacrificed their husbands so that you can celebrate your birthday parties and anniversaries.''It is your moral duty to treat them right and with respect.''When they visit a bank......

Is Modi copying Indira's Emergency textbook?

'Consider Mrs Gandhi's view of her opponents: Traitors, anti-nationals, rumour-mongers.'Does the spirit of the Emergency-era Indira Gandhi still rule India? asks Vir Sanghvi. IMAGE: Then prime......

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.' IMAGE: Shabana Azmi in Ankur. Shyam Benegal started his film career with the brilliant Ankur. The 1974 film not......

Sam Bahadur Is A Delight To Watch

For someone like me who studied Sam so intently, if a lump could form in the throat during the emotive scenes, I think the cast did a superb job, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).......

It's a boy for Shabir Ahluwalia, Kanchi Kaul

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Actress Kanchi Kaul, who was spotted at Arpita Khan's baby shower earlier this week, gave birth to her second son on......

PIX: Veere Di Wedding actor Sumeet Vyas weds

Congratulations to the young couple!  Photograph: Kind courtesy Knotting Bells Veere Di Wedding actor Sumeet Vyas got married to his long-time girlfriend, actress Ekta Kaul, on September 15.......