Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

...the BJP's template of operation was different or if the Centre and the state were ruled by dissimilar parties? asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Manipur Students Union members protest in Imphal, July......

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

Gianiji had crafted his moves with the meticulous planning of a chess grandmaster.He did not know whether a checkmate was feasible, as his time was running out, but he wanted Rajiv Gandhi to smell......

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.''So, all the students face the same stress.''But those students who are mentally weak are more......

The A to Z of 2020

Wow -- 2020, huh? From the deadly coronavirus to lockdowns, wildfires to the Black Lives Matter movement, to the Bihar and US elections, it's been a year we won't forget. It's hard to believe it......

Shaitaan Review: Wicked Without Warning

Shaitaan's wickedness may be its calling card but relies on age-old formulas to do the trick, observes Sukanya Verma. A despot seeking complete control by hypnotising blind followers into......

Manjummel Boys Review: Heartfelt Ode to Friendship

Manjummel Boys gets so many things right, applauds Arjun Menon. Manjummel Boys, the directorial outing from Chidambaram of Jaan E Man (2021) fame, is a self-contained friendship story, punched up......

Kareena Performs, Ranbir-Alia Kiss

The 69th Filmfare Awards, held in Gandhinagar, on Sunday, January 28, 2024, saw cute moments on stage and on the red carpet. Photograph: Kind courtesy Neetu Kapoor/Instagram Ranbir Kapoor and Alia......

Captain Miller Review: Dhanush To The Rescue

When you leave the cinema hall, what stays with you is the message of inclusion and the need to stand up for your freedom, observes Divya Nair. After a dud 2023, Dhanush lands a plush Pongal......

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

IMAGE: George Wellington tackles a player during a Kabaddi match at the London School of Economics. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters The mention of kabaddi often leaves Britons scratching their......

Khawaja, not Warner, the real threat for India

IMAGE: Australian opener Usman Khawaja is the man behind his team's march into the WTC final. Photograph: BCCI Usman Khawaja, the first player from the sub-continent to don the Baggy Green, is......

'I will never claim I was the man who made Rohit Sharma'

'Rohit had so much talent that he would have made it anyhow, under any coach, but I am happy I was able to guide him.' IMAGE: Dinesh Lad, who will be presented the prestigious Dronacharya Award......

Why Brazil took nine forwards to the World Cup...

IMAGE: Richarlison celebrates with teammates after scoring Brazil's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Group G match against Serbia, at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, on Thursday. Photograph:......

With three models, Brazil keep cards close to chest

'We have some of the players that call the biggest media attention in the world so we take it naturally, it's our dream winning a World Cup. Pressure is inevitable.'   Brazil have no problem......