The Top Editor who's also a Fine Novelist

'In the newsroom, the thought process is about understanding the story, it's about complicating the story, constantly guarding against the black and white, trying to look beyond the obvious.' 'As......

Collateral Damage: The Makings of an Unjust Societ

There has been a recent row about alleged statements by Indian External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh that India might, after all, send troops to Iraq. This possibility raised in many minds the old......

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.   Jaag Utha Insan, 1984 Though it was Himmatwala that launched her into stardom in Bollywood, she first starred......

'I don't believe cinema is for timepass'

'I am not saying all films should have a message. But I think it is important for cinema to send out the right signals to the audience.' Tamil film Laabam, based on farmers' rights, has received......

'I don't feel I am 73'

'I've never thought of myself as beautiful.''Not that I think I am not beautiful.' IMAGE: Hema Malini on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati. All Photographs: Kind courtesy Hema Malini/Twitter......

Vijay Sethupathi to do a silent film

'I have always believed that for an actor, silence speaks louder than words.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vijay Sethupathi/Instagram Tamil movie star Vijay Sethupathi is giving one outstanding......