How can you measure democracy?

There is a vocal constituency of educated, well-to-do, articulate Indian elites who would rather go with the idea that too much democracy is a liability.That India needs a spell of benevolent......

Modi goes on wild adventure with Bear Grylls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will feature in a special episode of Discovery's "Man Vs Wild" which will highlight "issues related to environmental change." According to a statement from the......

Authorities find 'slaughterhouse' in Thai tiger temple

Thailand authorities on Tuesday barred people from entering the now infamous Tiger Temple, where carcasses of several tiger cubs and hundreds of other tiger parts were recently unearthed, saying......

Welcome to the home of strange! 10 odd photos from across the world

These photos prove we live in an odd, odd world!   A six-year-old acrobat performs on the opening of a tourist festival in Bozhou, Anhui province, China. Photograph: China Daily/Reuters......

Patent offices come under lens

Public interest groups and health advocacy firms have raised doubts over the validity of several medicine patents that have been granted by Indian patent offices in recent times. The medicines......

Hollywood gets a Dravidian drubbing

Harsh Rohatgi, deputy general manager of Vijay TV, has reasons to smile.After buying telecast rights for English films-dubbed-in-Tamil such as Titanic and Jurassic Park, the viewership of Star TV's......

Indian firms set to gain from Chinese steel duty

The anti-dumping duty imposed by China on cold-rolled steel imports from Russia, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Taiwan and Ukraine means glad tidings for Indian steel producers. China announced an......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

BAFTA Nominations: RRR Out, All That Breathes In

S S Rajamouli's RRR failed to make it to the nominations of the 2023 BAFTA awards. The movie was in the long list for the Film Not in English Language category but could not find a spot in......

Love. Crime. Disaster: Your OTT Menu

Acclaimed movies, hit movies, social movies, star-studded movies, scary movies and shows galore, you certainly won't be starved for entertainment on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your viewing......

Seen These WONDERFUL Films?

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites. Don't Miss: The List Starts HERE! And continues HERE!......

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1

Photograph: Ankita Raina/X Rutuja Bhosale won the singles rubber while the duo of Prarthana Thombare and Ankita Raina prevailed in the doubles contest as the Indian women's team defeated Chinese......

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Spurs; Arsenal outclass Burnley; United win

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Pablo Sarabia celebrates scoring Wolverhampton Wanderers's first goal with Matheus Cunha in the Premier League match against Tottenham......

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League. Arsenal rally from two goals down to draw at Chelsea IMAGE: Leandro Trossard scores Arsenal's second goal during the Premier League match......

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

IMAGE: Wolverhampton Wanderers' Max Kilman and Jose Sa in action with Liverpool's Luis Diaz. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 away on Saturday......

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring Manchester City's second goal during the Premier League match against Leicester City, at Etihad......