Images from Day 10 of the 2020 French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.
'Like everyone else addicted to Kremlin politics, I too have a thesis.' 'Foreign policy is known to be Putin's forte -- and Russia's stability his obsession.' 'As we enter the 2020s, it is clear that an extraordinary turbulent decade lies ahead in world politics and it casts dark shadows on Russia's future,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
A summary of sportspersons in the news on Sunday.
Two namesake coaches who have propelled Russian synchronised swimming to one medal after another hope to blow rivals out of the water once again at the Rio Olympic Games.
Director Bramma's Kuttram Kadithal is an intense drama that questions the adequacy of our school system, says S Saraswathi.
This 22-year-old from Bengaluru hopes to bring home the Miss Universe crown after 16 years! Do you think she will succeed?
Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.
Meet the top contestants of Miss Grand International 2016. Beware: Hot curves ahead!
'The handling of the pandemic, under this totally constitutional and legal three-level dictatorship, has begun to show its downside,' observes Shekhar Gupta.
Sangita tells us what she learned from her father.
Finance Commission has got new team who are committed to growth initiatives.
It is always wonderful to discover a gem of film at an international film festival. It is even more exciting when that film is from India.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
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Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.
If you think life has made Asna a bitter person, you are wrong; she is one young woman full of positivity and dreams.
IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Friday.
The movies that impressed, puzzled and stunned Sukanya Verma at MAMI this year.
Rediff.com takes a look at players who tested positive for use of banned substances over the years.
'The way the winners react and the speeches they deliver.' 'That is where the fun happens, when the actors and other winners let down their guard, challenge the system, talk about issues that should matter to us,' says Aseem Chhabra.
Aseem Chhabra looks at the year's best Non-Hindi Indian movies.
Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.
'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
'I was ready to do anything and go to any extent.' 'Vishal Bhardwaj told us to gain 8 kilos, but we gained 10-12 kilos.' 'I had to blacken my teeth, bleach my hair, get freckles on my face...'
Gerson da Cunha lists his favourite films from the recently concluded Cannes International Film Festival.
Aseem Chhabra's recommendations for the Mumbai film festival.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's India visit, starting September 17, may be drawing quite a lot of attention and scrutiny. But many a keen eye will also be trained upon what his better half, Peng Liyuan does during her stay in the country.
Jamida K is the first Indian Muslim woman to lead the Friday prayer.
Dipa Karmakar's achievement, says Divya Nair, has lessons for us all.
India's first women's frisbee team is up for the challenge as the World Ultimate and Guts Championship beckons.
Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'
An international television series is on the anvil says Anand Neelkantan as he shares the challenges of penning The Rise Of Sivagami.
To be at Kakkathuruthu when the sun sets, according to National Geographic, is a surreal experience. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan tells us how the tiny island gradually charmed him.
Indian chess diva Tania Sachdev holds forth on women in the sport.
Five inspiring women who travelled thousands of miles to Hyderabad recently to grow their business and skills share their tales of global entrepreneurship. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel listened in.
Of all the Indian films screened in Toronto, three stood out for Aseem Chhabra -- A Death in the Gunj, Mostly Sunny and An Insignificant Man.
As the Narendra Modi government nears completing a year in office, the Congress on Wednesday stepped up its offensive against the prime minister accusing him of weakening democracy by running a "one-man show" while scoring maximum on "arrogance" and minimum on governance.
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