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Remembering Ashok Pillai (1968-2002)

It was in early 2000, immediately after Ashok Pillai posed as a model for the INP+ (Indian Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS) poster, that I met him in Chennai. I had not yet seen the poster......

TDP's Raju is new Goa guv, J-K ex-deputy CM Gupta named Ladakh LG

Former civil aviation minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju was on Monday appointed as the Governor of Goa and former deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta was named as the new......

Speculation rife as CPI-M set to pick new general secy

As the Communist Party of India-Marxist is set to pick its next general secretary, speculation is rife over who would take charge of the largest Left party in the country, with the names of M A......

Don't be on wrong side of history: Farmers to panel members

Members of the committee appointed by the Supreme Court to resolve farm laws deadlock should follow the suit of Bhupinder Singh Mann and not be on the "wrong side of history", a farmers' union said......

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

A 5-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court is all set to commence on Tuesday the crucial hearing on the challenge mounted to the legal validity of the Centre's abrogation of the provision......

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king. IMAGE: Vikram Kothari. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Vikram Kothari had two coronations, first as the Gutkha......

India looks to sway Americans with nuclear power insurance plan

Under a 2010 nuclear liability law, nuclear equipment suppliers are liable for damages from an accident, which companies say is a sharp deviation from international norms India is offering to set......

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.By the......

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

I may not have the looks for cinema, but my spirit is unassailable, Satish Kaushik once said in an interview. A four decade-long career full of work before and behind the camera is testament to his......

Unfit Rana returns as Delhi name 24-member Ranji squad

IMAGE: Nitish Rana returned to Delhi after a stint at Uttar Pradesh. Photograph: Goa Guardians An unprecedented 24-member squad has been named for Delhi's opening Ranji Trophy match against......

BCCI vs Lodha panel: SC adjourns hearing till December 14

IMAGE: BCCI president Anurag Thakur. Photograph: BCCI The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing regarding the Justice (Retd.) R.M Lodha-led committee's recommendations and the Board of......

Sports Shorts: Khade wins gold at Singapore Swimming C'ships

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday IMAGE: Virdhawal Khade is gearing up for CWG. Photograph: Virdhawal Khade/Twitter Young swimmer Virdhawal Khade, continued......

Australia to get a feel of conditions in warm-up against India 'A'

IMAGE: The Australian players in the nets on Wednesday. Photograph: PTI All-rounder Hardik Pandya will like to make a case for himself for Test match selection as he leads a talented bunch of......

Irani Cup: Vinay's six-for bundles out ROI for 201

Karnataka captain R Vinay Kumar's led from the front with a six-wicket haul as the Ranji Trophy champions gained upperhand against Rest of India on the first day of the Irani Cup match despite a......