Why So Much Hatred For English?

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. questions Shyam G Menon. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Why does the......

Panel Flags CBSE's Dual Exam Plan

In its draft policy released last month, the CBSE had proposed conducting Class 10 board exams twice in an academic year from 2026. IMAGE: Students leave the examination centre after appearing for......

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

'You can imagine for India what Shuks means not just to the billions of people in India but the entire Indian diaspora around the world.' IMAGE: Assigned Ax-4 crew member Shubhanshu Shukla,......

99 And Seven Decimal Points

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and......

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.''The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.' On the passing of Subrata......

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen. Photograph: Anthony P......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

Beckham Goes Back To School In Vizag

Photographs and Video: David Beckham/Instagram   David Beckham surprised everyone by turning up at a girls' school in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.The former England football captain and UNICEF......

'Australia can assist India in Olympic sports'

Australia is known for its strong and vibrant sports culture and the country has consistently produced legends across disciplines, something India still lacks. IMAGE: Steve Waugh is venturing into......

'My Dream Is To Keep Our Flag Flying High'

'It's a dream that I have achieved.' All photographs: Kind courtesy Anandkumar Velkumar   Anandkumar Velkumar, 22, is the first Indian skater to win a gold medal at a World Championship; he did......

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.' IMAGE: Naisha Mehta's interest in roller skating took root when she was four-and-a-half years old. Photograph: Kind courtesy Naisha Mehta......

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.''But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.' IMAGE: Anika Dubey, 15, has been rising in the Indian squash ranks with......