The Dust Of Development

So, what's the problem if our present is screwed up when the future promises to be profitable? It's an Indian habit, notes Shyam G Menon. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Having......

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'Shyam G Menon discovers resilience and a determination to adhere to Covid protocols on a recent visit......

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

'These are people who are anxious to die.''We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.' IMAGE: Above: The bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eeelam terrorist Sivarasan, the......

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

'I don't think you have anything to say to me and I certainly don't have anything to say to you.'Bharat Bhushan recalls his encounters with V S Naipaul. The contest was between a sitting MP who......

Mr PM, you lost the war, the battle and me

'You may show at the end of December how much money has come into the system, but none would be the wiser because most of see only what we want to see and believe.' 'Some of us will see through it......

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely......

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot. A few days ago, there was drama on the high seas when the Indian Navy rescued an Indian ship from pirates. Before the......

Lessons from Bollywood: How To Live Like A Star

Step into the lives of the rich and the famous! Bollywood stars live a charmed life. When not slogging their butts off, they pretty much roll in the lap of luxury. Sukanya Verma tells you......

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.''C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.''I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"''He replied, "How......

Venus' comeback spoilt by Swiss teen

IMAGE: Celine Naef defeated Venus Williams as the seven-times Grand Slam champ returned to competition after an injury layoff. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters Venus Williams' return to action......

NBA: LeBron James moves up to second on all-time scoring list

IMAGE: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reached the milestone with a lay-up in the second quarter against the Washington Wizards. He acknowledged the crowd who gave him a standing ovation......

Soccer PIX: PSG smash Lens; Dortmund draw again

Images from football matches held across Europe on Saturday IMAGE: Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal against RC Lens during their Ligue 1 match at Parc des......

Australia's Boxing Day Test against India in doubt?

Paine fears Boxing Day Test against India could be shifted out of MCG IMAGE: Covers laid on the pitch at the MCG. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters Australia Test captain Tim Paine fears......

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

IMAGE: Team India celebrates at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images An epic Test win after an all-time low was the only silver lining in a year when......