Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

'Arundhati Roy is like a ballerina performing on a high wire, cool, supremely at ease but conscious of all the adoring eyes on her,' notes P Vijaya Kumar. IMAGE: Arundhati Roy signs her new book......

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

This was a soaring evening that sent hearts aflutter and for a few brief moments we tasted the breath of pure freedom that has been missing in this country for the past several years. IMAGE:......

Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica

The funeral mass of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, concluded at St Peter's Square on Saturday with the bells of St Peter's Basilica tolling to signal the end of the 2 hours and 10 minutes......

What Happens After The Pope Dies?

Pope Francis shaped the Church he led. And in death, his reforms shape his farewell. IMAGE: Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad during a consistory ceremony to elevate......

Santa yet to bring cheers to retailers

Image: Children dressed in Santa Claus costumes gather around a girl dressed up as Virgin Mary during Christmas celebrations at a church in Chandigarh. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters Call it a......

Kirsten Dunst to play Marie Antoinette

Oscar-winner Sofia Coppola (Lost In Translation) will work again with her Virgin Suicides star Kirsten Dunst onamovieshe will write, direct and co-produce on the ill-fated French queen Marie......

Review: Son of God is more propaganda than cinema

Son Of God is an epic fail, rants Paloma Sharma. Son of God is truly a magical film. It reminds you of those final few minutes on the last day of school just before summer vacation, waiting for......

The Most Controversial VMA Moments

Madonna kissing Britney, and more... The MTV Video and Music Awards has had its share of controversies. From Michael Jackson to Madonna and Kanye West to Miley Cyrus, celebrities have shown off......

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade. IMAGE: A scene from Bulbul Can Sing. As the second decade of the young century comes to an end, it is time to look at how......

Coleman, Jackson upset world champions in Diamond League final

IMAGE: Christian Coleman exploded off the blocks and Noah Lyles was unable to overcome a slower start. Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala finished third. Photograph: Twitter American Christian Coleman......

Inked! Kohli & teammates' obsession with tattoos

Tattoos are widely popular among sportspersons, particularly footballers, rugby players and pugilists. Nowadays, cricketers too use the ink to portray their personalities. Check out how India's......

PIX: Thompson-Herah, Kiplimo complete CWG golden double

IMAGE: Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah crosses the finish line to win the gold medal in the women's 200m final Saturday, on Day 9 of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Photograph: David......