![]() | Writers aren’t intellectuals, they needn’t give opinion on everything: Malayalam writer S HareeshThe fictional worlds that S Hareesh creates are resplendent with characters of all hues and shades. Neither author nor his characters believe in absolute political correctness. He waded into controversy with Meesha, but the debut novel’s English translation, Moustache, went on to win the prestigious JCB Prize. Hareesh talks to TNIE about his creative pursuits, politics, and take on Kerala society. |
![]() | No quarrel between science and esoteric: Author Ipsita Roy ChakravertiIn this episode of book view Author Chakraverti talks about why she felt the need to write this book on witchcraft, the origins of Wicca and why, contrary to popular perception, there is no quarrel between science and the esoteric. |
![]() | TNIE Exclusive | Former Andhra BJP chief Kanna Lakshminarayana quits partyFormer BJP Andhra Pradesh chief and member of the party's national executive committee Kanna Lakshmi Narayana resigned from the saffron party on Thursday morning. In an interview with The New Indian Express, the senior politician speaks about his decision to quit and discusses his future plans |
![]() | 'Only Tharoor can save the Congress Party' - Advocate A Jayashankar | Express DialoguesA lawyer, political observer and social commentator, Advocate A Jayasankar is someone you cannot ignore. One may or may not agree with his views and the way he lampoons political leaders, but he always has listeners. In a freewheeling conversation, Jayasankar talks about the rot that has crept into the judiciary, why he attacks CM Pinarayi Vijayan the most, and shares his thoughts on Kerala politics. |
![]() | Will BJP retain power or is it going to be hung assembly? | HP elections | Expert analysisIn an exclusive interview with TNIE, Harpreet Bajwa speaks about the Himachal polls, BJP's chances of winning the exit polls, dynamics of the polls from the point of view of important district, Kangra and Nandi, impact of Shimla's poor voter turnout on bigger parties and so on. |
![]() | 2002 Gujarat riots: Activist Teesta Setalvad arrested; Probe underway to find role of othersActivist Teesta Setalvad is handed over to Ahmedabad Crime branch by Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) early on June 26.Teesta Setalvad was detained by the Gujarat ATS on June 25 a day after the SC's verdict in the 2002 Gujarat Riot Case. |
![]() | Ayodhya verdict: It is historic and hope all the parties accept it, senior advocate Virag GuptaSenior advocate Virag Gupta shares his thoughts on the historic Ayodhya verdict during a telephonic interview with the TNIE reporter Kanu Sarda. |
![]() | World Champion PV Sindhu has been focusing on fitness, shares motherP Vijaya, the mother of badminton World Champion PV Sindhu, gets candid about her daughter's routine and achievements. |
![]() | Exclusive interview of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishan Khattar for the film DhadakExclusive interview of Janhvi Kapoor and Ishan Khattar for the film Dhadak |
