Merry X'mas: 125-yr-old Srinagar church reopens after 30 yrs

The bells started ringing and the faithful gathered for mass prayer as the Saint Lukes church here -- one of the oldest in Kashmir -- came alive after three decades on Wednesday just ahead of......

Unlock 1: Malls, hotels, shrines set to reopen amid rise in cases

A token system for regulated entry and no physical offerings like 'prasad' will be some of the norms as shopping malls, religious places, hotels and restaurants are set to reopen in most states......

Why the lockdown should not be extended

'Is it sustainable?''Or is it like an overdose of a medicine that saves your life in the short run but kills you through long-lasting side-effects?' asks Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Union Minister of......

How Modi handled the messaging of his biggest challenge

'He has a gift none of his eight predecessors, from Manmohan Singh to Rajiv Gandhi, had: Being able to speak directly and convincingly to a large enough section of Indians who will take his word......

Volkswagen's Taigun can be segment killer, if priced aggressively

Volkswagen's new SUV is set to lock horns with half a dozen rivals, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Volkswagen's new SUV Taigun.  All Photographs: Kind courtesy, Volkswagen India Ever since it......

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Quality-wise, and on the fun-to-drive scale, the T-Roc is in a league of its own, notes Pavan Lall. Photographs: Kind courtesy Volkswagen India/Twitter T-Roc, Volkswagen's newest entry in the......

How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

How did an SUV, whose launch amidst economic uncertainty and customer unease was believed to be poorly timed, manage to ride through the road blocks? T E Narasimhan finds out.  Launched in......

Investors become poorer by Rs 14.22 lakh crore

Sebi's move to curb volatility didn't work for the market as rules were applicable for both long and short positions which makes difficult new long positions while short positions caused more price......

The Women We Loved In 2022

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite female performers of 2022. When I look back at 2022 in Hindi films, I see strong women, flawed women, sassy women, broken women, women we can't help but love as......

Thar Review

Thar fails to ignite any excitement on screen, sighs Sukanya Verma. The difference between still and dead distinguishes a Western from an imposter. Where one's mood can change any moment and......

Bloody Brothers Review

Bloody Brothers is watchable, especially in the scenes of its two lead actors trying to work out something from the puny material given to them.Jaideep Ahlawat, who suggests roiling energy and......

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Cinema entertains, exhilarates and enlightens. Its ability to relate and inform the viewer through universal, timeless emotions are what contributes to its legacy, now available more easily than......

Dhoni's successful appeal-rate holds Virat in good stead

'He's someone who has always been very smart with decision making, as far as appeals are concerned as well. I think his word will be the one word that I will trust as far as DRS is concerned' With......

Record-breaker Younis overshadows Malik's returning ton

IMAGE: Shoaib Malik is congratulated by Younis Khan after reaching his century during Day One of the First Test between Pakistan and England in Abu Dhabi. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty......

'It's hard to always expect the middle order to get us out of trouble'

The Indian team awaits a review decision in the third one-dayer against England in Nottingham. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge Livepic/Action Images via Reuters The selectors have much to ponder......

Watling ton as New Zealand turn screw on England

New Zealand's BJ Watling leaves the field at the end of the day's play after scoring a century. Photograph: Philip Brown/Reuters BJ Watling scored a fine century as New Zealand dominated the......

Trent Bridge Test: England fight back in gripping start to Ashes

England roared back in the final session following a feeble batting display as wickets tumbled on a dramatic opening day of the first Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.......