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National Scrutiny

Sachidananda Murthy

Scion LegionStory Dated : Wed,May,22 2013 20:47 hrs ISTBJP President Rajnath Singh is giving lot of importance to Varun Gandhi in party affairs. The son of Sanjay and Maneka Gandhi is enjoying the spotlight as he travels round Uttar Pradesh talking of revival of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The youngest...

Sword of DamoclesStory Dated : Sun,May,05 2013 17:06 hrs ISTThe fighting amongst the topmost law officers of the government has dented the image of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as an administrator very much. Despite having a galaxy of lawyers in his cabinet like P Chidambaram and Kapil Sibal, the prime...

Testing with confidenceStory Dated : Mon,March,25 2013 15:38 hrs ISTNo-confidence motion is no more considered a serious tool of parliamentary opposition. During the recent times, major opposition parties have avoided using this extreme provision in the rules of business against the government��in the Lok Sabha.�In...

Power StratagemStory Dated : Mon,March,11 2013 21:29 hrs ISTRahul Gandhi remains the focus for his remarks both on his personal and political goals. The Congress vice president has thrown his party and the opposition by his declaration that he would not be a prime ministerial contender in the 2014 elections,...more �

Off-The-Cuff

Sivaram Srikandath

Sirf Dekhneka NahinStory Dated : Fri,May,17 2013 17:07 hrs ISTOf course, spot fixing was a scandal just waiting to happen, wasn't it? And yes, I am talking about the most recent controversy to hit the cash rich IPL. Just picture the scenario. A billion plus fawning...

A Lady Exits The StageStory Dated : Tue,April,02 2013 12:19 hrs ISTWith the passing away of Sukumari last week, the world of the Malayali stands diminished. We have lost not just another great actor, but a wonderful human being as well. A real lady. Someone with oodles of talent, energy, charm and that ineffable...

The Italian OperaStory Dated : Sun,March,17 2013 23:02 hrs ISTOkay, the Italian opera has commenced, and it's time for a few questions.1. First off, is anyone really surprised by the recent volte face committed by the Italian government in the case involving two of their...

R.I.P. GOD'S OWN COUNTRYStory Dated : Wed,March,13 2013 09:43 hrs ISTThis past Tuesday, on March 5th,��the English newspaper that I subscribe to,��had the following eleven headlines in its Kerala Section on Page 4.And I quote:1."Sleazy Row" puts UDF Govt. in a Spot"��The story related to the ongoing spat��between...more �

Masala Musings

Kishwar Desai

The Upside Down Technique Story Dated : Wed,May,22 2013 15:55 hrs ISTThe hype and secrecy surrounding the launch of books by a handful of internationally renowned authors is quite astounding. (Do you sense a certain wistful note in my words? And if you do, then you're dead right!) The hysteria sometimes equals the...more �

'Mal'function

Anjuly Mathai

On Beauty, why Dove has a pointStory Dated : Sun,May,19 2013 16:52 hrs ISTIf you haven�t watched the latest Dove ad, it features women who are told to describe themselves. And then a stranger is asked to describe them. A forensic expert draws both descriptions and shows the vast difference in women�s perceptions of...

Why blame Beyonce?Story Dated : Wed,May,15 2013 15:25 hrs ISTIf you are Internet savvy, you�ve probably come across this open letter to Michelle Obama by Rakhi Kumar. It is written in the wake of Michelle saying Beyonce is a great role model to her two daughters.�When you endorse a recording artist like...

Back to the futureStory Dated : Sat,April,20 2013 14:04 hrs ISTWhen I was very young, my mother used to pick out what I was to wear each day and lay it on the bed. I hated it. One of my earliest memories is praying to God that he�d make me an adult fast so I could choose what to wear. When I rifle through old...

'A la mode'stStory Dated : Thu,April,18 2013 16:43 hrs ISTThe Oscar season is just over and I can�t help feeling that red carpet fashion has become so boring.��It consists of a bunch of women wearing clothes designed with the sole purpose of playing the �who�s thinner than whom� game. So a plume here or a...more �

TravelWithCouple

Bindhu and Radhakrishnan Unny

Saputara: Driving through DangStory Dated : Wed,August,08 2012 12:26 hrs IST

An unassuming tiny town, hiding its charm among lush green forests�Saputara, at the southern tip of Gujarat, is a few hours of drive from Mumbai. The rich soil soaks up the first rains, waking up the millions of sleepy seeds. Peeping their green...

The Chalukya HeartlandStory Dated : Fri,June,08 2012 18:50 hrs IST

Intricately chiselled stones, marvellous sculptures�the stupendous work of hundreds unnamed but genius craftsmen�now the remains of (perhaps) a glorious past. Hiding a million stories are these heritage structures in rural Karnataka�Badami.Our...

The Daman EffectStory Dated : Fri,April,20 2012 11:00 hrs IST

A relaxed drive and a chilled-out holiday�were our thoughts as we set out on an impromptu trip to Daman. And so was it! It was a cool drive through the recently laid six-lane Mumbai�Ahmedabad highway and we reached Daman in about 2 hours. Next came...

Forest of JoyStory Dated : Sat,March,03 2012 16:00 hrs IST

During most of our trips we get enthralled by the beautiful and sometimes mighty nature. However, there are some occasions where we get awed and humbled by the unlimited capabilities of human beings. To dream and create something that serves the...more �