Modi's Cultural Push

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T......

My First Walk In Free India

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).......

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial. IMAGE:......

Monsoon session ends 4 days ahead of schedule

The monsoon session of Parliament ended on Monday, four days ahead of schedule, after continued disruptions during the last three weeks over issues like price rise, suspension of 27 MPs, the......

Death of a Salesman Revisited

Are algos taking over from 'shoeshine and a smile', asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   'Can you explain to me why this feature [and I named one] is missing in......

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action. The bars at the Delhi Gymkhana Club are closed. So is the Lady......

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India’s largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Harish Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He......

Alyque, Advertising Man of the Century

'What fascinated me always was Alyque's ability to think in the vernacular despite his South Bombay and genteel upbringing,' notes Sandeep Goyal.'Lalitaji or Hamara Bajaj were obviously not birthed......

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

National Award-winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-MP, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun is truly a......

What are Taapsee, Vicky, Tiger, Arjun up to?

What is keeping the stars busy? Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow. Events, restaurants or the gym, Bollyfolk get snapped everywhere. So what were they doing on Thursday?  ......

'Pant's keeping won't be as sharp on return but...'

KL Rahul worth in platinum, Bharat needs fine-tuning, says former India 'keeper Farokh Engineer IMAGE: KL Rahul and KS Bharat. Photograph: BCCI KL Rahul is ‘worth in platinum' for the dual......

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis fraternity Photograph: Kind courtesy Aisam Ul Haq/Instagram Pakistan has paid a huge price in the absence of......

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar turned 50 on Monday, April 24, 2023.Photograph: PTI To the Indians, Sachin Tendulkar is the man for "all seasons". It has been 10 years since he bid farewell to......

India announces Davis Cup team to face Denmark

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna and Ramkumar Ramanathan were picked for the tie. Photograph: Tata Open/Twitter The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Saturday announced a five-member team for the......

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

'He always had the shots and everyone who saw him knew that he will play for India' IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav has had one helluva journey, with initial lows, some commendable highs, fell down in the......