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Sai's Take: What I learnt from Modi's Express interview

'Modi's interview style is distinct, and alas one that is increasingly being followed by others as well, notably by the man who is out to challenge him, Rahul Gandhi.''This may appear aggressive......

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Mohammad Sajjad salutes the memory of Mushirul Hasan -- historian, thinker, academic, institution builder, -- who passed into the ages this week. IMAGE: Professor Mushirul Hasan. Photograph:......

Arun Shourie: How Modi can be beaten in 2019

'The BJP has no presence where the regional parties are strong.''And we should think of the Congress and support the Congress in those places where it is the dominant regional party.''The leaders......

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

'Were they two yaars of yesteryears brought together again by fate?''Were they two crafty spies hoodwinking each other?' wonders B S Prakash.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com News reports speak......

Indrani is still the boss

Indrani is clearly in charge in her little corner.She is speaking rapidly to a not-very-tall, pot-bellied, balding man, whom she repeatedly, decisively, asks, "Have you understood?"The tone is that......

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh.This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.Illustrations: Uttam......

'I have never called him Dad, I call him Hansal Sir'

'I have two sisters. One is 13 and the other is 17.' 'For them, their father is the director of Shahid, Omerta, Simran, Scam 1992 and Scoop.' 'For me, my father is the director of Jayate, Dil Pe......

'You gave me my first ever hit!!!'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhishek Bachchan/Instagram Sanjay Gadhavi passed away on November 19, 2023. He suffered a heart attack while he was taking a morning walk at Lokhandwala Complex,......

'Aur kya chahiye insider banne ke liye?'

'I have a problem with the term 'outsider'.'Doctor ka beta doctor banta hain, par aap baki doctors ko outsider nahi na bulate.''I always wanted to be an actor, yaar.''While I was in the bank for......

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.''If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.''Ditto, if she doesn't.''She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.' IMAGE:......

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......

Pitch Invader Touches Rohit's Feet

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma looks at the fan who breached security and touched his feet. Photograph: Kind courtesy Johns/X A fan breach security and touch Rohit Sharma's feet on Day 1 of the first Test......

'We didn't have any champagne to celebrate, so...'

'...we got it from the West Indies dressing room!' IMAGE: Left to right: Sunil Valson, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Ravi Shastri, Madan Lal and Kirti Azad, members of the 1983 World Cup-winning......

Leave Kohli alone; he is in a very good space: Rohit

IMAGE: India captain Rohit Sharma said Virat Kohli is not under any pressure and will be back among the runs soon. Photograph: BCCI In no mood to talk about the prolonged lean patch that Virat......

'Kya farq padhta hai yaar': Shastri on internet trolls

IMAGE: Ravi Shastri's sporty reply to a meme shared by socialite Shobbaa De. Photograph: Twitter Love him or hate him, it is very difficult to ignore the influence Ravi Shastri has on people in......

On the cusp of 100th Test, Ishant Sharma stands tall

IMAGE: Veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma. Photograph: BCCI On the sidelines of a Ranji Trophy game in 2019, Ishant Sharma had called himself 'the last flicker in a lamp' while politely making......

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