'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.' IMAGE: A woman walks past a graffiti, on a street, in Mumbai. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters  ......

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has......

'Not counting caste is as political an act as counting it'

'The upper caste elite's belief that they are casteless is a belief that is available only to the upper castes. Because all the lower castes are reminded by society every day what their caste is.'......

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.......

How start-ups, IT cos helping staff tackle Covid blues

Many have shortened work weeks to four days, others are offering more time off to help staff rejuvenate or care for loved ones. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com As the deadly second wave of......

Will Modi's second push on economy succeed?

There will be uncertainty about outcomes, but one must hope for the best, observes T N Ninan. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi. Photograph: Press Information Bureau   After......

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

Indian start-ups and software product companies are trying to attract engineers and programmers who are either stranded in India because of the lockdown or H-1B visa holders who have been laid off.......

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

A top Indian diaspora think tank has urged the United States Senate to pass a pending bill that removes country cap on issuing of green cards or legal permanent residency, the absence of which, it......

Why Kantara Is A Must Watch

Kantara is mesmerising, applauds Rajesh Karkera. IMAGE: Rishab Shetty's entrance in Kantara creates a wave of anticipation as much as that of a Salman Khan movie! I normally steer clear of a movie......

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Long distance love, heroic doctors, murderers masquerading as witnesses, pet-friendly robots... Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week, take your pick from this eclectic menu.  ......

The Bhramam Review

Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him.Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes......

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

National Award-winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-MP, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun is truly a......

Asian Games: China thump jaded India 5-1

India now need to beat Bangladesh and Myanmar in their remaining two games to qualify for the second round. Myanmar beat Bangladesh 4-2 in the other group game earlier. IMAGE: Action from the......

Time for Lakshya Sen to work on his variations

'He is going in the right direction but he can attack more from back of court and bring in more variations' 'He shouldn't get obsessed about anything, just plan and play well' Photograph: Kind......

Nadal wins HISTORIC 21st Slam after epic comeback

Rafael Nadal becomes the first man to win 21 Grand Slams after defeating Russian world No 2 Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.  Nadal fought from two sets down to defeat......

PIX: England on top after pacers demolish India for 78

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between England and India, at Leeds, on Wednesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: James Anderson celebrates with his England teammates after capturing the wicket of K L......

Maradona in recovery after 'successful' brain surgery, source says

IMAGE: Diego Maradona underwent surgery to treat a subdural hematoma, a blood clot on the brain. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona is in recovery after a......