Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

The rulers of the day need to be sensitive and involved in managing the identities of sacred spaces and the ongoing dialogues about the past in diverse societies, suggests Colonel Nikhil Apte......

Why Modi sought forgiveness from Lord Ram in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday the consecration of the idol of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya marks the advent of a new era and gave a call to people to go beyond the Ram temple's construction......

Transformed Ayodhya turns a page with temple pivot

Security barricades, barbed wires and frequent frisking by police personnel have been a common sight in Ayodhya. But the holy city has now undergone a paradigm shift fuelled by massive......

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

She wanted to sing till her last breath and she did. Almost. Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist......

2024 Hyundai Creta Teased: Initial Impressions

The anticipation for the 2024 Hyundai Creta (external link) has reached new heights as Hyundai recently unveiled the interior of the mid-size SUV, promising a premium experience with a blend of......

First Look: The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift

Kia's highly anticipated 2024 Sonet facelift (external link) has been officially unveiled for global markets, and it promises an array of exciting updates. From a redesigned exterior to advanced......

Do you like Air India's new uniforms for cabin, cockpit crew?

Private carrier Air India on Tuesday unveiled its new collection of uniforms, designed by Manish Malhotra, for its cabin and cockpit crew. The new uniforms will be introduced in a phased manner......

With love, from AI: For Valentine's Day letters, people turn to ChatGPT

62% of Indians plan using AI to help write their expression of affection; the highest among 9 nations surveyed. Shivani Shinde reports. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters If you get a love letter......

Uttam Kumar Comes Alive Again!

'Uttam Kumar transcended the conflict between being a star and an actor... he combined both and became a cultural and social icon for the Bengali race.' IMAGE: The Oti Uttam poster. Srijit......

The Best South Songs of 2023

No film gets by without an adequately popular song album. Even though there is a growing misconception about the kind of songs and music that get people interested, with a tendency to focus more on......

Tiger Nageswara Rao Review: Exasperating!

Despite Ravi Teja's relentless energy, the drama is bogged down by tedious emotional beats, observes Mayur Sanap. Ravi Teja is a formidable star within the Telugu film industry who has made a......

The Very Best Of Dhanush

I vividly remember the first few years when Dhanush marked his entry in Tamil cinema: A scrawny young man who could be your boy-next-door or just any face in the crowd. In 2002, I was in Class 11.......

GT vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

A stunning late counter-attack from the unheralded duo of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma powered the Punjab Kings to an unbelievable three wicket victory against the Gujarat Titans in the IPL......

The biggest piece of rubbish I have heard...: Finch on chatter around Kohli

IMAGE: Virat Kohli silenced critics with a match-winning knock against Punjab Kings. Photograph: BCCI Former Australian captain Aaron Finch on Wednesday slammed critics for questioning India......

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

IMAGE: George Wellington tackles a player during a Kabaddi match at the London School of Economics. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters The mention of kabaddi often leaves Britons scratching their......

Cook frets over England's lack of prep in India

Alastair Cook worries over England's lack of preparation but backs Bazball for success in India IMAGE: Ben Stokes and Co. arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday, just four days before the opening Test on......

Beckenbauer, the icon of German sporting success

IMAGE: Franz Beckenbauer was for decades synonymous with Germany's success on the pitch, as player and then coach. Photograph: Action Images/Reuters Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of......