'Is Kashmir going to be a military-police state forever?'

‘Now you have a full clampdown and a huge security blanket. How long are you going to maintain that?’ ‘The moment you lift it, all that suppressed protest and anger will come......

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

'Like a majority of youngsters in the valley, they were left with just two options in life: Pick up a stone or take up a gun.''That journey through the heartland of Kashmir's new insurgency......

Why Modi didn't like an Indian's hug

'From now on, every time Modi takes a foreign dignitary in his arms, the Indians will remember how he was taken aback when an Indian indulged in hugplomacy,' says Amulya Ganguli. IMAGE: In this......

The Beauties of Sikkim

'The Himalayan people may not represent a large or politically influential section of the population, but India's security depends on them.''Let us hope Sikkim remains a beacon of stability,' says......

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

With organic kitchen gardens, Goa’s luxury holiday homes are raising the bar. The ease of reaching the destination, the mix of party culture and quietude are some of the reasons why......

Power Minister tells Rediff: '24/7 power in every home by 2019'

  'This country has become cynical, the country has lost hope. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is getting back hope in this country.' 'We are deconstructing the past which had corruption,......

How a sabjiwaali's daughter rescues an agency, brand

The campaignHaving stopped creating ads in 1999 soon after I co-founded Chlorophyll as a brand consultancy, I must admit, I have to visit the very distant past to share my favourite campaign with......

Jobs you can do in paradise

It's the ultimate dream job: serving as "caretaker" of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The responsibilities--if you want to call them that--include exploring the islands for six......

13 Things We Miss During Lockdown

With the lockdown extended for a few more weeks, outdoor life remains a distant dream. While health and safety remain our primary concern, it's only human to miss activities no longer possible in......

Asia's 1st Soho House opens and look at the stars!

Bolly celebs have a new party place to go to! Asia's first Soho House, a most exclusive club, was launched in Mumbai on Thursday, November 15. And look at how many Bollywood celebs attended!......

Beyond the Clouds Review: Ishaan Khatter shows promise

Alternating between brat and boy, deception and decency, Ishaan Khatter speaks with a passion that will be heard Beyond the Clouds, predicts Sukanya Verma. A large billboard peddling a sweet deal......

Class and Crime in India in Zurich's Top 10 Films

Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival. Ten years ago, two enterprising Swiss nationals decided to bring some films......

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Dube fires as Mumbai seize control against sloppy Bengal Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mumbai Cricket Association/X India's T20 specialist Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a......