Collegium doesn't work on basis of 'some busybody': SC

The Supreme Court said on Friday the existing collegium system should not be derailed on the basis of statements of "some busybody", asserting the top court is one of the most transparent......

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

As he struggles in hospital, I wonder why anyone, especially someone who was not even born when The Satanic Verses was published, would want to harm a 75-year-old man and a literary treasure,......

'This government has tamed everyone'

'They (the government) want to tame everything.''The entire systems they are trying to change.' IMAGE; Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi and Home Minister Amit Anilchandra Shah. Photograph:......

The CBI has become a monster

'No one institution can cleanse it: Not the courts, government or activists.''And least of all the Indian Police Service,' argues Shekhar Gupta.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com 'Hum CBI se......

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

A farmer works in a bottle gourd field in Kolkata. Photograph:Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters For business, the government and the Reserve Bank of India, data revisions that have transformed......

SPECIAL: Why SC got it right on Novartis

The judgment will save taxpayers' money without hurting the pharma industry or R&D, write Achal Prabhala & Kajal Bhardwaj. In September 2007, Arun Kumar*, a serving officer in the Indian Army, was......

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

After receiving high praise for her performance in Killer Soup, we can't help but wonder why Konkona Sen Sharma is not seen more often on screen. Her films have been few and far between, with some......

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Sunny Deol's angry old man, Tabu's spying skills or Akshay Kumar's divine intervention: Which one will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma gives us her recommendations.   Gadar......

A Musical Night To Remember!

Sunidhi Chauhan was not the only one on song at the musical night to promote Vishal Bhardwaj's coming spy thriller, Khufiya. Vishal and his singer wife Rekha Bhardwaj enthralled the audience with......

When Retro Songs Make A Re-Entry In The Movies

Hindi film songs have a long life and versatile character. They please. They comfort. And when used in a different surrounding from its original setting, they acquire an altogether new context.......

'Bias isn't good' Coaches, parents demand withdrawal of exemption given to wrestlers

IMAGE: Parents and coaches demanded withdrawal of exemption granted to the protesting wrestlers. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters The coaches and parents of several established and upcoming......

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

Selector Sidana stages walkout from meeting, specialist Ranji openers stay back at Rajkot hotel IMAGE : There was a meeting to select Delhi U-25 team by DDCA's senior selection committee, and......

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

India's first Dronacharya awardee coach in boxing, O P Bhardwaj, died on Friday after battling prolonged illness and age-related issues here. He was 82 and had tragically lost his wife Santosh to......

'Sachin is past his prime'

When we asked readers if Sachin's record would be eclipsed in our feature on top Test century-makers, we received many, many responses. Monday onwards, we began posting the responses. Check them......

Long live the Little Master

Name:Abhijat JoshiMessage:Dear Sunil, Play on! We pray for your 35th century fervently. Happy b'day and God bless you. Thank you for teaching us pride, belief, concentration, courage. Sunny, there......