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It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.




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Elton John's 'Me' is what a memoir should be

The long-awaited book is frank, funny, self-lacerating and full of gossip worthy anecdotes. What else could we ask of the Rocketman?




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What's the big deal about Parasite?

'Are we too close as well-off Indians, all with servants and drivers and tuition teachers ourselves, to be able to understand why it is all so awful?', asks Aakar Patel.




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'Nimmi was always ahead of her time'

'She was gutsy and rebellious enough to take on roles other more conventional actresses wouldn't dare and she excelled in them.'





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'It feels like a close family member has passed away'

'Ever since I heard about his death this morning, I have not been able to control my tears,' says Patcy N who interviewed the actor often




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Why Irrfan Khan's passing is so personal to so many

Most of us have a memory like that with our fathers, tucked away in the back of our minds or hidden away in family albums. Irrfan's passing took us right back. It's also what made it so personal to so many of us, points out Abhishek Mande Bhot.





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In Freedom We're Born: Songs from the American Revolution

New lyrics set to familiar (or some not so familiar) English melodies, recorded using 18th-century instrumentation to recreate the ambience of a small tavern or public meeting place.




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Patrick Henry's speech: "Give me liberty or give me death"

Richard Schuman interprets the character of Patrick Henry for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. He re-creates Patrick Henry's powerful speech.




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Adjunctive vitamin A and D during pulmonary tuberculosis treatment: a randomized controlled trial with a 2×2 factorial design

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02751C, Paper
Jinyu Wang, Ke Xiong, Qiuzhen Wang, Shanliang Zhao, Yufeng Liu, Aiguo Ma
Background and objective: Vitamin A and D have immunoregulatory effects and may improve the response to pulmonary tuberculosis treatment. The interaction of vitamin A and D on pulmonary tuberculosis treatment...
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




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With 30 days more to pay premium, make sure you don't let your policy lapse

Usually, general insurers give 30 days for health and 90 days for auto insurance policyholders to pay renewal premiums, even after the due date has passed




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Covid-19 impact: Non-life insurers' premium collection falls 10.7% in March

In absolute terms, premium collected by general insurers was close to Rs 1.89 trillion in FY20, against Rs 1.69 trillion in FY19




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Be flexible with your financial plan, don't make big commitment

Clearly, these are unusual times. So, things need to be done differently




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It's a better option to take advance EPF than a loan during tough times

The usual advice is that one should not withdraw from their EPF account because it hurts the retirement corpus




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16% landlords drop 2 months' rent, 44% didn't raise it in pandemic: Survey

The survey, conducted by property classified 99acres.com which is owned by Info Edge India Ltd, polled 49,600 house owners and brokers who have listed properties for rent or sale




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Apple and Hermès Unveil the Apple Watch Hermès Collection

Apple and Hermès have introduced Apple Watch Hermès, a new collection of Apple Watch in stainless steel with finely crafted leather bands in distinctive styles from Hermès, including the Single Tour, Double Tour, and Cuff, while respecting the design and functionality of the Apple Watch. The collaboration merges Apple’s unparalleled product innovation with the heritage, iconography, and craftsmanship of Hermès, creating a unique expression of Apple Watch. “Apple and Hermès make very different products, but they reflect the deep appreciation of quality design,” said Jonathan Ive, Apple’s chief design officer. “Both companies are motivated by a sincere pursuit of excellence and the desire to create something that is not compromised. Apple Watch Hermès is a true testament to that belief.”




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ReadersReviews: Article 15: '5 stars'

A special word for Ayushmann: Hey Mogambo, your acting rocks!




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ReadersReview: Article 15: 'Absolutely compelling'

What Readers thought of Article 15.







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Chhapaak Trailer: Deepika's screams are spine-chilling

The Chhapaak trailer could have been a dark and depressing tale of a girl disfigured by a vicious attack but fortunately, it isn't, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.






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Why can't we just be friends, says Husain Haqqani

Interview with former Pakistan ambassador to the US




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India's democracy created dynasties: Kanchan Chandra

Interview with Author,Democratic Dynasties




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Slogans not enough, respect J&K citizens: Tariq Anwar

Interview with Nationalist Congress Party member of Parliament




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Covid Chronicles | Part 3 – Women & Work: When the Invisible becomes Visible!

The dilemmas of women who pull in double shifts at home and work are being seen and felt at scale by male colleagues




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Google announces company holiday on May 22 to deal with ‘virus burnout’

Google announces company holiday on May 22 to deal with ‘virus burnout’




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TikTok to face scrutiny from Dutch watchdog over use of children's data

TikTok to face scrutiny from Dutch watchdog over use of children's data




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Don't hike fees, give parents more payment options: Maharashtra Education department

Don't hike fees, give parents more payment options: Maharashtra Education department




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Career Service Centre, BU, organised webinar session on ‘Bennett CXO Series’

Career Service Centre, BU, organised webinar session on ‘Bennett CXO Series’




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3 more Indians in UAE lose jobs for 'Islamobhobic' social media posts

3 more Indians in UAE lose jobs for 'Islamobhobic' social media posts




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Mother's Day: Greetings, Photos, WhatsApp and Facebook Status

Mother's Day: Greetings, Photos, WhatsApp and Facebook Status




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Kashmir reports 30 fresh coronavirus cases, J&K tally rises to 823

Kashmir reports 30 fresh coronavirus cases, J&K tally rises to 823




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Prove charges or apologise: TMC on Shah's letter

Prove charges or apologise: TMC on Shah's letter




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Top Hizb terrorist Riyaz Naikoo killed by security forces in J&K; private phones and mobile internet suspended in Valley

Top Hizb terrorist Riyaz Naikoo killed by security forces in J&K; private phones and mobile internet suspended in Valley




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Mother's Day special: How about buying your mother some jewellery in lockdown?

Mother's Day special: How about buying your mother some jewellery in lockdown?




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Wrinkles and tired skin? Your mom needs some DIY treatment this Mother's Day

Wrinkles and tired skin? Your mom needs some DIY treatment this Mother's Day




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PHD Chamber of Commerce webinar discusses women's roles as leaders and entrepreneurs

PHD Chamber of Commerce webinar discusses women's roles as leaders and entrepreneurs




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Maradu 357 drops post-production plans as ‘five personnel aren’t enough’

Maradu 357 drops post-production plans as ‘five personnel aren’t enough’




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Here's how Payal Rajput feels about Kartikeya being cast for RX 100 instead of Vijay Deverakonda

Here's how Payal Rajput feels about Kartikeya being cast for RX 100 instead of Vijay Deverakonda




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Renu Desai shuts down rumours of Akira's acting debut

Renu Desai shuts down rumours of Akira's acting debut




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Anu Emmanuel to pair up with Udhayanidhi in Magizh Thirumeni's film?

Anu Emmanuel to pair up with Udhayanidhi in Magizh Thirumeni's film?




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Ajay Gnanamuthu clarifies on Vikram's Cobra!

Ajay Gnanamuthu clarifies on Vikram's Cobra!




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Taylor Swift announces 'City of Lover' concert

Taylor Swift announces 'City of Lover' concert




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Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's quarantine anthem 'Stuck with U' is winning over the internet; watch

Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's quarantine anthem 'Stuck with U' is winning over the internet; watch




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Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez share the inspiration behind their upcoming track 'Tere Bina' in the second lockdown interview

Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez share the inspiration behind their upcoming track 'Tere Bina' in the second lockdown interview




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Taapsee Pannu reveals she's been 'nerdy kid', in note about a school visit experience

Taapsee Pannu reveals she's been 'nerdy kid', in note about a school visit experience