US Will Eventually Realise India Can't Be Bullied

'Things may get much worse before they get better,' predicts Ajay Chhibber. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   The gradual improvement in India-United States relations that began with......

Will Shashi Tharoor Succeed Dhankhar?

Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as vice president has shocked the commentariat, stunned the political class, and befuddled the Opposition which, till the other day, was baying for his blood. IMAGE:......

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4,000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its......

Who Are Political Ads Targeting?

'It is the first-time voters and the agnostics who are often influenced by political advertising.''These swing voters tend to make a huge difference in the outcome of any election.' IMAGE: A......

Spend Your Weekend With Chitrangda!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Chitrangda Singh/Instagram We just don't get to see enough of Chitrangda Singh! The actor was last seen in 2023's OTT film, Gaslightand now returns to wow us in an OTT......

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Netflix has announced a thrilling line-up for 2025. From stylish dramas to comedies and the returning of popular franchises, it's a packed roster of entertainment featuring stars like Shah Rukh......

No Movie Re-Releases After Diwali?

'We won't have that window to re-release films because of the kind of movies that are slated to be released.' IMAGE: Sohum Shah and Mohammed Samad in Tumbbad. Earlier this month, actor-producer......

PHOTO: Shakira and Gerard Pique's baby boy

Shakira, who gave birth to son Milan Pique Mebarak on January 22, shared the picture of her newborn son and beau Gerard Pique on microblogging site Twitter. Two weeks after welcoming the tot,......

Alonso snubs Yamal's 'cheat' jibe ahead of El Clasico

IMAGE: Xabi Alonso directed his focus to Sunday's El Clasico at the Bernabeu. Photograph: Thilo Schmuelgen/Reuters Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso declined to comment on Saturday after Barcelona......

He Spreads Fragrance At Wankhede

What Subhash Harchekar does is make friends through flowers. IMAGE: Subhash Harchekar spreads the fragrance of love and affection. Photographs: K R Nayar   Journalists are meant to share......

Pique-Shakira announce separation

IMAGE: Shakira and Gerard Pique in happier times. Photograph: Shakira/Twitter FC Barcelona's veteran defender Gerard Pique and his longtime partner Shakira have announced their separation. "We......

Barca's star defender Pique to hang boots

Regarded as one of the best centre backs of his generation, Gerard Pique collected 35 trophies during his 18-year career. IMAGE: Gerard Pique will play his last home game on Saturday. Photograph:......

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

IMAGE: Shakira and Pique with their children Milan and Sasha. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Colombian pop star Shakira has reached an agreement with former partner Gerard Pique over the custody......