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Nehru Should Have Retired In 1957

...a time when his legacy ledger was still positive and before the debacle against China.With every subsequent election, our leaders tend to become weaker.India should consider passing a law that......

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.''This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a......

SC says no to contempt notice to lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to initiate contempt action against a lawyer who had attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai but said it will consider laying down......

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.''Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.''It often means we......

HC issues notice to SRK, Netflix on Sameer Wankhede's plea

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued summons to actor Shah Rukh Khan-owned Red Chillies Entertainment and OTT platform Netflix on a defamation suit filed by Indian Revenue Services (IRS)......

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Any industrial policy is only as good as how it is applied and the other reforms that support it.This was as true 40 years ago as it is now, points out Debashis Basu. Photograph: Babu/Reuters ......

Adani Charges Test For US Legal System

US prosecutors' case against Gautam Adani and others may stumble on the extraterritorial application of American law. IMAGEL Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group. Photograph: ANI Photo......

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

Here stood a man who embodied the legacy of whatever Brand Tata stood for, embellished it, and departed into the long night, leaving the brand legacy for others to further enrich, notes R......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

2,000 Ex-Byju's Staff Fight For Dues

'When I called the HR department, they abused me.' IMAGE: Byju Raveendran. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Last year, Ajay (name changed), an employee at the beleaguered edtech giant......

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Diane Keaton shows her......

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.' IMAGE: US President......

'These Are Not 'Strays' But Community Dogs'

'Stray dogs are a part of our urban ecosystem. When sterilised and vaccinated, they are not a threat -- they are community members who deserve dignity. ' IMAGE: A stray dog in an animal ambulance......

'Sikandar Sealed Salman's Fate'

'Salman's bad phase is going on for the last five-six years.' IMAGE: Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna in Sikandar. There is no respite for the Hindi film industry as Salman Khan's biggie Sikandar......

COMING UP On OTT This February

February has some promising original content streaming on OTT. Joginder Tuteja lists the digital menu for the month. Saale AashiqWhere to watch: SonyLIVRelease date: February 1 Director duo......

John Jameson: Bombay's English Cricketer

'I'm proud of my Indian connection. Why shouldn't I be?' IMAGE: John Jameson was born in Bombay and later briefly studied in Nainital, before moving to England at age 14. Photograph: Kind......

Ashwin: Evolutionary, cerebral and never a one-trick pony

If one has to analyse Ashwin the cricketer, it is very difficult to ignore Ashwin, the person, who had a very independent mind and a brain that probably ticked 24x7. He believed in de-construction......

Look Who Stole The Show At The Wedding...

IMAGE: Ziva Dhoni with her parents Sakshi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Chennai Super Kings Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived at Radhika Merchant......

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

Forget the red carpet, the real action was happening on the pitch! Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings went head-to-head in a nail-biter at the Wankhede stadium on Sunday night. Even......

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

IMAGE: David Beckham with Kiara Advani in the corporate box. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Watching the first World Cup 2023 semi-final at the Wankhede stadium on Wednesday were actors Ranbir......