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The Poet Who Stood With Deprived And Despairing

'A truly original Hindi writer whose writing no other author can match.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The death of celebrated Hindi writer and Jnanpith awardee Vinod Kumar Shukla has......

'People Knew Manmohan Singh Had No Vested Interest'

'Maybe he was wrong, but they believed he genuinely meant what he said.' IMAGE: Then finance minister Dr Manmohan Singh arrives at Parliament March 15, 1996, to present India's 1995-1996 Budget.......

'Biggest Meltdown In Indian Aviation History'

'It has got to be the biggest error in aviation. If it is the biggest error, then all those individuals in positions of power should be removed because they have caused the biggest meltdown in......

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

'Are elections still fair in India, or are we all witness to a macabre style of 'selection' of lawmakers?''The jury will be out on this for a long time because there is no definitive evidence on......

Ajit Pawar's son faces probe over Rs 300 cr Pune land deal

A Rs 300-crore land deal in Pune involving a firm linked to Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son Parth was embroiled in charges of irregularities and set off a political row,......

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes. IMAGE: Simone Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy X ......

For Herman Jansen, India still a strategically-important emerging market

Herman Jansen continues to see India as a strategically-important emerging market despite selling the global rights for Maison House and Savoy Club brands from UTO Asia to Allied Blenders and......

The Stunning Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2!

With 5,500 pieces, the art museum at Mumbai’s T2 is one of Asia’s largest public art projects. Ahead of World Heritage Day, a walk through its mural-filled corridors. Photographs:......

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com ......

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Review: A Neeraj Pandey thriller

It is difficult to make conveyor belt and baggage-scanning scenes thrilling -- which is how most people trying to sneak out through the Green Channel are caught -- but Neeraj Pandey and co-director......

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.''I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.' IMAGE: Salman Khan, Tiku Talsania and......

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

Dinesh Raheja charts the highs and lows of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's creative association with five megastars -- Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra. IMAGE:......

War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film

War 2 offers you exactly what you’d expect from a mass entertainer: some escapist fun, truly knockout action scenes, and overall, a good time at the movies, observes Mayur Sanap. There’s......

Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

The always dependable Pratik Gandhi finds a match in Sunny Hinduja and they are surrounded by a top notch supporting cast, observes Deepa Gahlot. As Independence Day approaches, there has to be at......

Method vs Madness: Batting Styles Could Decide Ashes

Australia's batting approach will be more routine than radical with uncertainties about the makeup of their lineup. IMAGE: Ben Stokes is seeking to become only the sixth post-war England captain......

Why Rohit has ditched fearless batting approach

IMAGE: celebrates his century during the ODI match against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Saturday. Rohit has adapted his game to being more calculative after stepping down as......

Committed Jadeja still answers to the call of duty

'He is one of the most valuable players in India.' IMAGE: Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continues to be a quiet motivator in the Indian dressing room. Photograph: BCCI/X Ravindra Jadeja is......

Why Rohit can flourish in Aus ODIs

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma will have the freedom to bat in his inimitable aggressive style to help India win. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra believes that being......

South Africa aim to continue momentum against Bangladesh

IMAGE: Nadine de Klerk smashed 84 off 54 balls to help South Africa beat India in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Photograph: Proteas Women/X Having roared back into contention with twin wins, a......