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'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

'Today, the BJP is using power in such a manner that they not only crush the Opposition, but even their own supporters can't rebel.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the third and......

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.''We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.''We've been both victims and perpetrators.' IMAGE: One of......

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

'The Russian attack might be a wakeup call for Europe.' IMAGE: 'This is not the era of war,' Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin when they met in......

Ukraine: A Graveyard For Russian Tanks

Russia has reportedly lost more than 650 tanks and about 3,000 other armored vehicles and heavy equipment so far in its invasion of Ukraine. So much Russian military equipment was left abandoned......

Ukraine: 5 Weeks Later: The Wages Of War

Thursday marks Week 5 since Vladimir Putin launched his senseless invasion of Ukraine. 37 days later, his large, well-armed, army has yet to win the war.The devastation that the Russians have......

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968.At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.They......

First Drive: The New Gen Thar

A blend of traditional as well as contemporary features, the All-New Thar exceeds expectations by far, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. A rain-soaked Mumbai on Independence Day, and a first drive of......

A Hungarian invention that helped the British in WWII

Tracing the early life of the humble ballpoint pen to its present. IMAGE: Modern folks would not even think of the ballpoint pen as an innovation. It seems to be an inexpensive writing instrument,......

2017: The year of the strong dollar (and weak rupee)

IMAGE: Rs may hit 70+ levels to the $ Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters. Devangshu Datta predicts the good, the bad and the ugly of currency trends for the coming year. The US became the......

Why we should not blindly trust the US dollar

The fact that the US dollar has become the world’s preferred reserve currency is now the core of global financial crisis, says Mohan Guruswamy. Image: The US government and its even......

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

There may not have been anything as remarkable as 2022's Darlings or Qala on OTT in 2023, but the advantage of the medium is the variety of genres that can be found, and there are always surprises.......

Bawaal Review: Varun-Janhvi Juggle History And Honeymoon

Varun Dhawan finds a sweet spot between an Ayushmann Khurrana role-meets-a Salman Khan role and makes it his own, notes Sukanya Verma. He's full of shit. She's full of smarts. Together, they......

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

Versatile not just in thought but talent too, Vishal Bhardwaj's prowess at composing melodies, singing sublime tunes, writing scripts along with masterful direction makes him one of the most......

Review: Unbroken is a good film that could have been great

Unbroken's first half might seem a little vexing but the second one is where the actors' performances really shine through, says Paloma Sharma.Louis "Louie" Zamperini (1917-2014) was an......

Review: Woman in Black 2 is scary but not truly horrifying

The Woman in Black: Angel of Death gets predictable real quick, says Paloma Sharma.Welcome back to Eel Marsh House. The tide is expected to come in at four. The Woman is expected to come too.......

Elderly sportspersons lead by example in fight against Covid-19

IMAGE: Pele (left) is greeted by Indian great Chuni Goswami. Photograph: PTI Some are in their 90s and some in the 80s but Kolkata's elderly sportspersons are leading by example to contain the......

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