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After a month, Vijay to meet Karur stampede victims' families on Monday

Actor-politician Vijay is likely to meet families of the Karur stampede victims in Mahabalipuram near Chennai on October 27, a month after the tragic incident, a source in the party said. IMAGE:......

Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp' shortlisted for Booker Prize

Karnataka-based writer, activist and lawyer Banu Mushtaq's short story collection Heart Lamp, translated from Kannada to English by Deepa Bhasthi, was on Tuesday shortlisted for the International......

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

His village didn't have a school so he went to school in a neighbouring village and often studied by kerosene light. IMAGE: Dr V Narayanan took over as ISRO chairman on January 14, 2025.......

Jallikattu claims 7 lives, over 150 injured; 2 bulls die

Seven persons, mostly spectators and a bull owner, died in the Jallikattu and Manjuvirattu events held across Tamil Nadu on Kaanum Pongal day, the police said on Friday. IMAGE: Jallikattu in......

'Controlled Indo-Pak suits both ruling elites': Ex-NSA

Former national security advisor Shivshankar Menon has said that the political dynamics between India and Pakistan have led to a "controlled level of hostility" that serves the interests of the......

2G scam: CBI grills Loop Telecom CEO

The CBI on Wednesday called Loop Telecom, CEO Sandeep Basu, Chairman of Shyam group Rajiv Mehrotra, former telecom minister A Raja's brother A K Perumal and close aide Sadiq Batcha, for questioning......

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, recalls N Sathiya......

Bison Review: Uncompromising Portrayal Of Brutal Reality

Mari Selvaraj delivers his most rage-filled film in years, with a superbly cast Dhruv Vikram giving it his all, notices Arjun Menon. Mari Selvaraj has established himself as one of contemporary......

Tripti-Siddhant's Hearts Go Dhadak...

Dhadak 2, starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, releases on Friday, August 1, and film folk queued up to watch it at a special Mumbai screening the night before. The film is a remake of......

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?''He had no answer.' IMAGE: Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi in Dhadak 2. Shazia......

Dhadak 2 Review: Must Watch!

After a long time, here's a film that does justice to the people whose stories are never heard or written about, notes Divya Nair. Bollywood just delivered a blockbuster with Saiyaara. Now, we......

Indian-origin Perumal brain behind biggest 'fixing' in Aus football

The world's biggest match-fixer, Indian-origin Wilson Raj Perumal is suspected of masterminding the rigging of Australian professional football, the biggest in the nation’s history, even......

Dutch football has 'lost its innocence' after fixing attempt comes to light

Probe had uncovered a bid by Ibrahim Kargbo, then a player at Willem II Tilburg, to fix the outcome of a league match against FC Utrecht in August 2009 in co-operation with convicted Singaporean......

Photos: Johnson, Permaul demolish Indian colts

Fine bowling by left-arm seamer Delorn Johnson and spinner Veeraswamy Permaul enabled West Indies 'A' score a thumping 125-run victory over India 'A' in the second unofficial Test and......

Soccer Extras: Barca's Rakitic unmoved by transfer rumours

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Barca's midfielder Ivan Rakitic says he is simply trying to enjoy his soccer at the club. Photograph: Photograph: Albert Gea......

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

'Indian hockey will lose out on one of its most important nurseries of good hockey talent.' IMAGE: Young boys play hockey at an academy in Mumbai. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com ......