West Bengal: 112-year-old woman sprouts teeth

At the age of 112, she is said to have sprouted a fresh set of milk teeth and her children held the first rice feeding ceremony to celebrate her long life and good health. Chamion Bewa, who lives......

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.''February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.' Illustrations: Dominic......

J&K Meeting: The High Political Cost

The high table might have yielded relief at personal levels, but its political implications look forbidding at this point in time, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on......

'What's happening in the country angers me'

'We might have been better prepared to deal with the pandemic had so much time, attention and money not gone into welcoming one of the stupidest men on the planet.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

On the occasion of Chinese president Xi Jinping’s two-day visit, Indian exporters are looking for a big boost in export of agricultural commodities, especially the ones that have been......

From 227 items to 50! Sin, luxury goods to face 28% GST

Goods like chocolates, chewing gum, shampoo, deodorant, shoe polish, detergents, nutrition drinks and marble will now attract 18% GST. In the biggest GST rejig yet, tax rates on over 200 items,......

Why I am fida about Baba Ramdev's products

Baba Ramdev may be controversy's child, yet he has a fan following not just in India, but almost all over the world.Sanjeev Nayyar recounts why he is fida about Patanjali products. IMAGE: Ramdev......

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Review: Wah Vicky! Wah Sara!

Not so hatke after all, but no reason to stay bachke either, notes Sukanya Verma. Innocent lies, trivial conflicts and copious confusion led to much mirth in Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu......

Dil Bekaraar review

Dil Bekaraar is watchable, but not quick-witted enough to binge watch, feels Sukanya Verma. Adapted from Anuja Chauhan's novel Those Pricey Thakur Girls, Dil Bekaraar, directed by Habib Faisal, is......

'I am the godfather of disco'

'You make a hit, everything is fit.' IMAGE: Bappi Lahiri at home. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who popularised disco music in India in the 1980s and......

Mukkabaaz Review: Going for the tear glands with brass knuckles

'You walk out of Mukkabaaz feeling good about yourself, but unlike Kashyap's best pictures, it releases you from the responsibility of seeing yourself in it; the movie is darn clever, most of the......

Olympic postponement no problem for shooting ace Saurabh

'He says whether it's held now or next year or even after 10 years, it's beyond anyone's control and his job is to only prepare and prepare to the best of his ability so that he is in with a chance......

Eight-ranked Mirabai still in race for Tokyo Games

IMAGE: After recovering from a back injury, which marred her progress in 2018, Chanu constantly improved her performance in 2019. Photograph: PTI On course to seal a berth for the Tokyo Games,......