'Free speech isn't the issue anymore, survival is'

Bangladesh's media is facing a difficult time and the freedom of expression has been overtaken by concerns over journalists' "right to stay alive", editors of several leading Bangladeshi newspapers......

Assam Couple Hacked To Death Over Witchcraft Suspicion

'This area is gripped by superstition. Rumours about witchcraft lead to unfounded accusations and atrocities like this.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff A horrific incident shook No 1 Beloguri......

Internet services restored in violence-hit Karbi Anglong in Assam

Mobile internet services in violence-hit Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts of Assam were restored on Sunday following improvement in the law and order situation, an official order......

The Poet Who Stood With Deprived And Despairing

'A truly original Hindi writer whose writing no other author can match.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   The death of celebrated Hindi writer and Jnanpith awardee Vinod Kumar Shukla has......

'You Taught Cinema Should Never Apologise...'

'You were one of my favourite directors who made Indian cinema feel fearless, impolite, and alive.''If Dhurandhar has even a fraction of that DNA, it’s because your films whispered (sometimes......

The Sreenivasan I Knew

I once asked him why he hadn't written scripts for his sons Vineeth and Dhyan.'I made some suggestions about their scripts, and they haven't discussed their scripts with me after that,' he said......

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.'   IMAGE: Jacob Elrodi in Frankenstein. Mexican......

Aamir Khan Experiences The Maha Kumbh

'The photographs showcase different emotions of India and the power of faith. For someone who couldn't visit the historic gathering, these pictures take me there.' IMAGE: Aamir Khan launched The......

SMAT: Jaiswal dazzles as Mumbai keep final hopes alive

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan make short work of Haryana in a high-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League match. IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 101 off 50 balls as defending champions......

Alpine SG Pipers win Global Chess League; Gukesh beats Anand

IMAGE: Alpine SG Pipers' players celebrate winning the third edition of the Global Chess League. Photograph: Global Chess League Alpine SG Pipers stunned two-time defending champions Triveni......

Bat Thrown, Fury on Display as Ben Stokes Walks Off

IMAGE: Ben Stokes reacts after getting bowled by Mitchell Starc. Photograph: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Reuters Ben Stokes’ defiant resistance in the third Ashes Test ended in visible fury on......

Stokes Signals Bat-First Plan With Hussain Dig

IMAGE: Asked about his plans for the toss, captain Ben Stokes made it clear England would look to bat, without stating it outright. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters Ben Stokes signalled he would......

Gauff crushes Paolini to stay alive at WTA Finals

IMAGE: Coco Gauff in action during her group stage match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini. Photograph: Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters Defending champion Coco Gauff put on a clinical performance to beat......