JK govt takes over 215 schools linked to banned JeI amid row

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday took over the management of the 215 schools linked with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) amidst sharp criticism by most political parties in the valley,......

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.''Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't......

Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai airport, Mumbai Metro Line on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport and a portion of the Mumbai Metro Line, considered as significant milestones in easing transportation......

'Conspicuously muted': Sonia Gandhi slams govt's Palestine stance

Asserting that India needs to demonstrate leadership on the issue of Palestine, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday slammed the Modi government's stance, saying its......

Consumer goods companies bank on festivals for urban demand revival

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, retail firms, and producers of consumer durables are witnessing stable urban demand. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters However, people in the......

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A column on what......

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!''And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.''Don't......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

'One Actor Can Only Do So Much Work'

'I had not even realised I had done almost 100 films.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pankaj Tripathi/Instagram Pankaj Tripathi revealed that wooing his wife Mridula was far more difficult than wooing......

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

'I saw Bimal Roy's Devdas again a few years ago, almost 50 years after it had been made.''I found it very intelligently made; the scenes flowed so beautifully.''There is just one scene with both......

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Christmas romance, heists, thrillers, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   Lucky BaskharWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Telugu (with subtitles) In this......

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.''It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.''Whether it's a series, a movie or......

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.''Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.'Hemant Kenkre mourns the......

Who Will Captain India Next?

Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, K L Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya: Who will succeed Rohit Sharma after he retires? New Zealand's 3-0 whitewash may well begin the end of Rohit......

Oscar Pistorius: From 'Blade Runner' hero to convicted murderer

IMAGE: Oscar Pistorius was released on parole after serving nearly 11 years for murdering his girlfriend. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, known as the......

Will Dravid seek contract renewal after World Cup?

IMAGE: The outcome of the ODI World Cup will bear a lot of significance with Rahul Dravid’s contract set to expire. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters His two-year contract will expire......

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.' IMAGE: Muttiah Muralitharan celebrates taking......