The Spy Who Became A Farmer

'I couldn't have asked for a better retired life.''Of course, it would have been better if I made some profit out of farming!' IMAGE: P K Hormis Tharakan, former chief, RA&W. All photographs: Kind......

The most moving feature you'll read today

In these dark, divisive times, Ajitha's humanity gives us cause for hope. IMAGE: Rescue workers evacuate people from flooded areas after the opening of the Idamalayr, Cheruthoni and Mullaperiyar......

'We won't have Onam this year'

Flood in the rice bowl: Keralites who lost everything stare at uncertainty. Gireesh Babu reports from Kuttanad. IMAGE: An aerial view of flooded areas in Kerala. With large parts of the state......

Heavy rains claim 18 lives in Kerala so far, thousands displaced

Landslides and flash floods in Kerala triggered by heavy rains killed 18 people in the last few days, damaged hundreds of properties and displaced thousands to relief camps, the state government......

Land Bill U-turn: Another defeat for the Modi govt

While going back to the old bill is only a face saver, there is little in the bill that will excite industry or the markets, says Shishir Asthana. The U-turn by the National democratic Alliance......

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

'Villagers are people without masks.''That is why I call them genuine human beings.''As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.' IMAGE: Nedumudi Venu in Charlie. This......

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem......

Review: Pullippulikalum Aattinkuttiyum entertains

Paresh C Palicha says Kunchako Boban gives his best performance in Pullippulikalum Aattinkuttiyum. Kunchako Boban has long been considered the chocolate-boy hero of Malayalam films even though......

Interview with Nandita Das

Nandita Das, a favourite among the serious filmmakers of India was in Kerala shooting for Adoor Gopalakrishnan's new film Moonnu Pennungal. Nandita acts as Kamakshi, a spinster, in Nitya Kanyaka, a......