Bachchan's Boite
Whether it is love, romance, flirtation, mischief, beginning a new affair or dramatically ending an old one, Manre is the place to do it.
Bull's Eye
Media frequently dwells on the morality of politics. Should it not consider also the politics of morality?
Bangkok Meri Jeb Mein
A blooming middle class belches forth more 'phoren' vacationers. And many of them have toe-curlingly awful manners.
Vidya Balan
The <i>Parineeta</i> girl on <i>Kismet Konnection</i>, her forthcoming film with Shahid Kapoor
Tata Naani, Nanny's Home Today
Trained nurses cushion the pains of motherhood for affluent Mumbaikars
The Lives Of Others
It's not historical accuracy that's crucial to the film. What works is the conceit as to how arts, aesthetics and warmth of relationships can humanise the most ruthless.
Devil May Care
'Come in, 007,' said M. 'It's good to see you back.' Exclusive extracts from the brand new James Bond novel written to celebrate Ian Fleming's birth centenary.
Between The Brothers, A Deep Sea
They may have Delhi's corridors of power abuzz, but the epicentre of the battle royale is still Mumbai, their home turf.
Wills And Won'ts
The Ambani battle goes to the political arena. Will netas resolve what the brothers can't?
The Crime That We All Committed
Aarushi's death has thrown up villains who should be feared as much as her own killers: police, media, aam admi
The Briefing
Arundhati Roy's first work of fiction since <i>The God of Small Things</i> in 1997 is an allegory, a powerful fable about Climate Change, the War on Terror and Corporate Raj
And A Fleece That's As White As Snow
'What does it matter if I fail?' asks the Booker winner on her second novel and of course, the first work of fiction since <i>The God of Small Things</i>
'Top Leaders Must Be More Pragmatic'
A disastrous poll just over, Bengal's comrades are livid with Karat's gung-ho withdrawal
All Hands On Deck
Will Singh be king on July 22? As both sides scramble to mop up votes, worry lines appear.