This is middle age

Middle age is the boot stamping on our face, says Shougat Dasgupta.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com We are moving to a new flat. The movers are descending, clearing our detritus -- the......

Thank God 2014 is over!

The year 2014 easily earns for itself the title of annus horribilis, says Malavika Sangghvi.I guess the nicest thing you could say about 2014 is that it is getting over.  Seriously, a......

These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time

Volunteers dressed as clowns visit hospitals and old-age homes to spread cheer and dispel the gloom of ill health and old age. IMAGE: A clownselor entertains a child-patient at the cancer ward of......

IN PICTURES: Fans mourn Robin Williams

Actor and comic genius Robin Williams committed suicide following his lifelong battle with depression, leaving scores of fans, friends, and admirers bereaved.A look at tributes that......

Robin Williams: A life in pictures

To think that a legendary comic, who was known for bringing the house down with his sparkling wit and extraordinary sense of humour, would be battling depression in real life, is beyond us. Here is......

Saluting Robin Williams

Wherever you may be Oh Captain, My Captain, today I reach out, stand on my desk and salute you, says Aseem Chhabra. It was around 7 pm on Monday evening that I checked my Twitter feed, as I sat at......

The 10 Best Robin Williams Movies

We celebrate Robin Williams, the guy who gave us such joy. As I said in my brief epitaph to that grandstanding chameleon we all admired and loved, we each have our Robin Williams favourites.......

WTA Finals: Rybakina keeps winning run intact

IMAGE: Elena Rybakina dominated Ekaterina Alexandrova  in their WTA Finals clash, in Riyadh, on Wednesday. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters Elena Rybakina stayed unbeaten at the WTA Finals......

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IMAGE: The IPL franchises set the tone for the 2026 season by releasing their player retention list. Photograph: ANI Photo   As the much-anticipated new IPL season draws near, excitement is once......

EPL PIX: Man United win third in a row, Liverpool lose again

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday IMAGE: Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain .......

Ruthless England storm into FIFA 2026 World Cup

England thrash Latvia to qualify for World Cup IMAGE: England's Harry Kane celebrates with teammates after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters England booked their......

WC qualifiers: Haaland hat-trick amidst chaotic protests

Norway sweep Israel aside 5-0 as Haaland scores hat-trick IMAGE: Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal Jonas Been. Photograph: NTB via REUTERS Norway secured a commanding......