How can you measure democracy?

There is a vocal constituency of educated, well-to-do, articulate Indian elites who would rather go with the idea that too much democracy is a liability.That India needs a spell of benevolent......

Navinder Sarao never drove a car or wore fancy clothes: Neighbours

Image: Sarao's company is registered at his parents' home, a modest white pebble-dash semi-detached house in Hounslow. Photograph: Reuters     The small suburban house in the......

Alibaba's grand IPO renews investors confidence in e-com

Many records have been set by the Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba, in the course of its initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Indian investors are suffering......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

Who will be the Next Superstar? VOTE!

Your turn to tell us. Vote! From Nargis to Nutan, from Madhubala to Madhuri, from Hema to Sridevi, and Karisma and Priyanka and Kajol and Kareena... the list is long and impressive. Deepika, today,......

Meet Gully Boy's Moeen

'Which is your favourite scene in the film?' 'The scene where I get beaten up by the police in the lock-up and my friend Murad (Ranveer Singh) comes to meet me.''It was an emotional scene and......

'If I can incorporate action in my dance, it's a dream come true'

'Both Jackie Chan and I come from middle class families. He had one goal: to provide meaningful movies to people.' 'He calls himself a cheap action star. He would say, 'I used to do cheap......

World C'ships: Prannoy stuns Momota, Lakshya advances

  IMAGE: H S Prannoy registered his first ever win over Kento Momota in 8 matches to advance at the BWF Championships in Tokyo on Wednesday. Photograph: Olympic Khel/Twitter H S Prannoy......

Football Extras: 'Trophies more important for United than top four'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Although Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits a league title challenge is unrealistic this season, he backs the......

Sports Shorts: Sameer, Gurusaidutt to meet in Hyderabad Open semis

A summary of sports events and persons in the news on Friday. IMAGE: RMV Gurusaidutt staged a grand recovery to make it to the semi-finals. Photograph: Lars Roenboeg/Scanpix Denmark/Reuters......

Sports Shorts: Praneeth, Sameer progress in Australian Open badminton

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: B Sai Praneeth in action. Photograph: PTI Indian shuttlers started on a positive note at the Australian Open......

Sports Shorts: Saina, Srikanth, Sindhu enter second round of Asia C'ship

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: PV Sindhu of India competes. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images After stupendous success at the......