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The Times They Are A-Changin'

... And what explains the directions of change? asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There was a time when I was in my late teens and preparing to embark on a train from......

Jiang Zemin: A Chinese Leader Like None Other

Barring the many young women he had sex with, it is doubtful if anyone saw Mao Zedong smile. Zhou Enlai, Mao's premier, often sported an enigmatic smile, one that hid his devilish intentions as he......

'Humans have never learned from history'

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Writer Amitav Ghosh spent many of those strange, mind-numbing COVID-19 days of......

Where does India fit in a Chinese world order?

'India finds itself in an unenviable situation today with its prospects diminished by acutely polarised domestic politics and the setbacks suffered during the pandemic,' notes Ambassador Shyam......

Why Pakistan isn't taking advantage of Ladakh standoff

What led to Pakistan not taking advantage of India's difficulty is the hold that the US has over the Pakistani ruling elite, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Pakistan Prime Minister......

COVID-19 vaccine: The Need for Caution

History shows us that even effective vaccines could have unknown side effects that could develop over time, warns former Cabinet Secetary K M Chandrasekhar. On July 2, the Indian Council of......

Will stock markets remain bullish in 2015?

It will be difficult for the Indian equity to outperform overall growth to the extent bullish observers expect, explains Jaimini Bhagwati. The World Bank has reduced its projection for global......

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil', dies at 78

Billionaire Marc Rich, who invented oil trading and was pardoned by President Bill Clinton over tax evasion, racketeering and busting sanctions with Iran, died on Wednesday in Switzerland aged......

SPECIAL: Battles over food future

Corporatisation of agriculture and the viability of Genetically Modified Organisms remain the key issues of this bitter struggle and no resolution seems to be insight, writes Rajni Bakshi.Battles......

Markets rally on rate cut hopes

Key share indices ended over 1 per cent higher on Tuesday led by rate sensitive shares as the sluggish April IIP data re-inforced market expectations that the central bank could cut key policy......

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Catch one of Mammootty's career-best films, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. Kaathal: The CoreWhere to watch? Amazon Prime......

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ricky Kej/Instagram With two Grammys in the Best New Age Album category -- for Winds of Samsara in 2015......

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well. They certainly deserve a watch and Subhash K Jha lists them here: Bawri Chhori Though the influence of Vikas Behl's Queen is......

'Mynaa is my most satisfying role so far'

Kannada actor Chetan, who debuted with Aa Dinagalu, seems quite upbeat about his new film Mynaa. He talks to Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana about the film, and how his character in it has changed......

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

Late Varane header earns stuttering Man Utd 1-0 win over Wolves IMAGE: Manchester United's Raphael Varane celebrates scoring. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Manchester United defender......

'PSG will not let Mbappe go for free'

IMAGE: Kylian Mbappe sent a letter to PSG last month stating that he had no intention of extending his contract, which expires in 2024. Photograph: Kylian Mbappe/Instagram Paris St Germain forward......

'La Liga trying to damage Barcelona's reputation'

IMAGE: FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta told a news conference that Barcelona, in its dealings with referee Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, had sought technical advice from "someone who has had a......

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

IMAGE: Brazil international Vinicius accused LaLiga of continuing to do nothing about racist fans at matches after videos on social media showed some supporters shouting abuse and throwing objects......

Why Real Madrid are taking legal action against Barcelona

IMAGE: Real Madrid called an urgent board meeting to discuss alleged attempts by arch rivals Barcelona to influence referees and decided to take legal action for what they called "serious......

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