There is a deep-seated sense of rejection that the new generation Tamil youth have felt for a decade and more now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Every day I am being made to work on menial things like 'Get me a glass of water', 'Put away your plate'...' 'This is not part of my job description as master of the house,' says Kishore Singh.
It can be recalled that the market saw a massive 15.9 per cent sell-off in May 2004 after the surprise defeat of the NDA and a 15 per cent sensex rally after the emphatic re-election of the United Progressive Alliance in May 2009.
Janmaashtami, popularly known as Gokulashtami or Dahi Handi, is being celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm across the country.
A romantic drama, the film is produced by K L Damodar Prasad under Sri Ranjith Movies.
Will Namo make an exception for Barack and Michelle and have a nimbu-paani at the White House?
'You could see the purity of Wajid's soul when he talked to kids on reality shows.'
San Diego Comic-Con just got over and the cosplay (wearing costumes, for those who don't know) was looking bigger and better than ever. Thousands in attendance went all out to demonstrate their dedication to their various fandoms, with guests cosplaying as their favourite characters from Marvel comics, Game of Thrones, anime and beyond in intricately-designed costumes. Take a look to see the best and most creative costumes at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, which ran between July 18 and July 22.
...It was original, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
With so many films shifted to the new year, it's going to be a busy year for Bollywood's actors.
As the famous magazine turns 60, here's looking at the sexiest covers that have turned up the heat in all these years.
Dhoni scored a brace and was fittingly awarded the 'man of the match'
Designs that probably looked good on paper to their creators.
'Waging battle over a jar of marmalade seemed petty beyond belief so I simply lost my craving for the preserve,' Kishore Singh writes
Snooping is one of the oldest peccadilloes of man, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
England's Kevin Pietersen expressed thanks through Twitter after being picked for England's tour of India.
What is foreign policy worth if it stands disconnected from domestic realities? Make no mistake, the horrifying visuals of the human suffering in metropolitan India is only the tip of the iceberg. The vast swathes of the hinterland are heaving with untold sorrows, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
The Great Gatsby is a good looking film but is less heartfelt, writes Raja Sen.
The film is also being dubbed in Tamil and is titled as Dum Dum Pee Pee
'Ishaan Khattar, with the please-fall-in-love-with-me looks in his eyes, carries the first episode,' observes Aseem Chhabra.
Brief Analysis: Where did Team India falter on Day 2 of the 1st Test vs Australia at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Saturday?
Illegal captivates you in the first half of the series, feels Joginder Tuteja. And then...
Urban lives are the opposite of rural ones, especially when it comes to evenings out, says Kishore Singh.
She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11, from his childhood.
Beautiful shots, stunning music and rich performances make Trishna a pleasant watch, writes Aseem Chhabra
While describing LeT's plan to project the 26/11 attack as "Hindu Terror", Maria wrote, "If everything went according to plan, Kasab would have died as Chaudhari and the media would have blamed 'Hindu terrorists' for the attack."
In the spirit of Teacher's Day, here's looking at some life lessons that our stars could do with.
Nothing seems to be working for India in the ongoing second Test against England in Mumbai. They sit on the brink of an embarrassing defeat, with a narrow lead of 31 runs and three wickets in hand at the end of Day 3, despite batting first on a turning track.
'Stan's death is the culmination of a series of acts of abominable cruelty on the part of the Indian State.'
Halle Berry talks about her latest film, Cloud Atlas, Bond, and much more.
Why lay investors you should not be scared of investing in the stock markets through the mutual fund route.
There seems to be no respite for YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy as the Andhra Pradesh high court on Wednesday rejected his bail plea in the disproportionate assets case.
Nani talks about his experience of working in Eega
Eoin Morgan's brilliant unbeaten 89 led England to a 15-run victory over Australia in an entertaining first one-day international at Lord's on Friday.
Laxmi Negi picks her All Stars XI after the IPL 2020 league games.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
El Salvador have banned 14 international footballers for life for match-fixing, including some of their best-known and most experienced players.
Old style politicians who can't remember their own phone numbers, flounder without aides during campaign time; a grand wedding... no, not Rietesh and Genelia's but packing a big star show in politics; the Indian Railways in uniform ala Air India, eh? Gupshup from the Dilli Durbar.
As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.
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