The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A column on what......

Alia to star in Bhansali's Heera Mandi?

Bachchan versus Bachchan.Dev Patel turns director.Subhash K Jha tells us more! Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram The bonding between Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt is......

First Look: Meet Shilpa's new shark

They call him Max Clifford. 'They' being the UK tabloids, a massive industry owing its most sensational stories to this always controversial publicist. Clifford has promoted tremendously popular......

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.''If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all......

What to WATCH on OTT

Intrigue filled whodunits, slice-of-life dramas, fast-paced animation, Sukanya Verma tells us what you can catch on OTT this week. The IllegalWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: English......

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

It would be unfair to expect India to bedazzle crowds with eye-catching football. This team is built around stability. But despite the talent, progress from a group that also includes -- apart from......