'Dadri was an extension of the cultural fascism that was happening in the country.' 'All the people in the country suffered under the Emergency, but now we see one community trying to crush the other community. Do they know what is brewing in the minds of the other side? What is happening today can lead to a very dangerous situation in the country.' 'We have lost religious tolerance in today's India.' Writer Sarah Joseph on why she returned her Sahitya Akademi Award.
Malayalam film 101 Chodyangal is a touching tale.
Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.
With the Supreme Court reinforcing its stay on jallikattu, the state BJP hopes it can persuade its party leadership to bring in an ordinance. But this is a path filled with risk, reports R Ramasubramanian.
The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.
Director Balaji Mohan's Maari is just another regular mass masala movie created to idolize its hero.
'I play a suicide bomber and while doing this job if my character suddenly breaks into song and dance, it won't look good.'
Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.
'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'
Aseem Chhabra lists the elements that he loved and was pleasantly surprised by in the movies.
From Boyhood to The Grand Budapest Hotel, we've seen some brilliant cinema this year.
More than two decades on as an onscreen devil, this action star refuses to slow down!
Include only what is relevant to your application, says Abhishek Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Management & Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
KK discusses his top songs with Rajul Hegde/ Rediff.com, and even sings some of them!
His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.
Director-actor Samuthirakani gets candid about his journey in the film industry.
Sukanya Verma celebrates 25 years of Bollywood images.
'It is the RJD, otherwise known for misgovernance, which has offered a candidate of clean and performing credentials, rather than the NDA,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.
Ek Paheli Leela invests little effort in character development or setting, notes Paloma Sharma.
'PadMan has its premise in place. Now if only it had some wings,' says Sukanya Verma.
Selected candidates will get to pursue a fully funded course of their choice at the University of Oxford.
The initiation of IBC proceedings in respect of a debtor has certain drastic consequences on both day-to-day running of the business of a debtor and on all creditors generally.
The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today, December 24. Raju Bharatan salutes the legend.
One of the most prolific filmmakers of his time, VB turns 50 August 4!
Here looking at 10 of Bollywood's best-known crime movies.
A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector.
The military will now demand further pay and promotion parity with civilians
India's real GDP growth is set to exceed 7 per cent for CY-2015.
Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
Those candidates who qualify in preliminary examination will be eligible for the mains exam.
The markets gained nearly 7 per cent in the 4 trading sessions of March.
Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.
'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'
'... and committed.' 'Priyanka had so much happening in her personal life...' 'Once we started, Priyanka rose to it.'
Mad Max: Fury Road has a very realistic chance of sweeping the Oscars, predicts Raja Sen.
Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.
'It was a big relief to get it out of the way. Now he can concentrate on future progress.'
And no, the list doesn't start and stop with Boman Irani!
Lightly flavoured with the innocence of teenage romance and lots of action, Goli Soda is totally worth watching.
