Deepa Mehta
On the remaking of her film <i>Water</i> in Colombo with a changed cast—Lisa Ray and John Abraham
Steel Up, It's The Cut Of The Blade
From the confines of the kitchen, the alloy has reached the frontiers of style
State Gazette
No purrs here; Talking points; Get the paint on; Don't bag that; Who's the desi in the House?
'I Met Warne At Five-Star Parties'
The man, described by the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit as a 'major cricket gambler', one of the biggest punters who is known to 'actively match-fix', finally breaks his silence
G Whiz's Brain Bank
Political grooming begins early for the Gandhi scion, courtesy a core of young pros
After Me... Me
So, how long before a presidential form of government? Not very, as another PM is sworn in, for the interim.<a href=pti_coverage.asp?gid=40 target=_blank> Updates</a>
India Shining (1984-2004), RIP?
No. Let us not give up on one our most persuasive ideas. We are still one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
To Sir And A Cop, With Love
Two men shatter the myth that entry to the IITs is the preserve of the city-bred privileged youth
...And He Can Keep It
God, that is. His Own Country has the largest suicide rate, the worst crime figures, the highest unemployment numbers and the biggest per capita consumption of liquor. It needs some saving.
A Question Of Antiquity
Tamil and Kannada linguists array themselves on opposite sides to lay claim to a classical status. Is the battle pointless, given that both languages are derived?
Code Of Vengeance
Laws of the land are deaf here. Caste panchayats dictate justice and define the rules.
Battlefield Alaska
Indian pilots will take to US skies to pit their skills in a multi-nation 'combat'<a href=pti_coverage.asp?gid=73 target=_blank> Updates</a>
The Bogey Fires
Witness depositions left out, panchnama done after two months, the blaze investigations have been a mockery<a href=pti_coverage.asp?gid=319 target=_blank> Updates</a>
The Illusion Of Movement
A peep at the proposals thrown up during the foreign secretary meet<a href=pti_coverage.asp?gid=9 target=_blank> Updates</a>
Hyderabad Blues 2: Rearranged Marriage
Marriages are presented in such a banal and claustrophobic light that any self-respecting single would be put off from even remotely considering tying the knot.
From Here To Maternity
Rs 250 a month if you don't get pregnant. This radical scheme is showing results. Will it sustain?
Steam In A Mug
Reading the future in coffee cups? Well, coffee bars may try out many flavourings before settling on a formula.
Bull's Eye
Delhi, Monday, 9.30 hours: 007 stepped into his classic '83 Ambassador. The engine wouldn't start. 007 frowned. He stepped out. His thin, cruel lips ...
Bibliofile
A writer reappears after 11 years. Well, almost. And what did he do all this while without an income? Draped his windows in black cloth, cut off the phone...
Cast Of Caricatures
It is easy to suspect that the cartoonist is only playing with his readers, using caricatures instead of characters, and lurid stage sets instead of a plot.
The Curse Of '84
These are stories worth reading - even if not always well-told - as they provide some telling insights about the slide into terrorism.
Saga Of Marichjhapi
A sultry landscape in fascinating detail, where dreams rise and die to the rhythm of the tide