Readers say: 'Did the govt leave us a choice?'

Rediff.com asked readers for their views on the Bharat bandh, called by Opposition leaders. here are some of the numerous responses we received. If you want to express your views on the strike,......

First civilian team from Bengal scales Everest

Basanta Singha Roy and Debabrata Biswas, two members of the first civilian expedition from West Bengal by 'Mountaineers Association of Krishnanagar', reached the top of Mount Evereston......

West Bengal: Tribals take control of Lalgarh

Two more Communist Party of India-Marxist cadres were found dead as pro-Naxal tribals, agitating against alleged police atrocities, on Monday torched three police camps and demolished house of a......

How they voted today

As against 48.4 per cent in the last general elections in Rae Bareli in 2004, polling in Rae Bareliplumetted to just around 43 per cent on Monday.The low turnout brought cheers in all opposition......

Bengal pile up huge total

Bengal were in a commanding position after declaring their first innings at 513 for six in reply to Punjab's 241 on the third day of the Ranji Trophy elite group B match at the Kanchenjungha......

Bengal restrict Punjab on Day 1

Bengal restricted favourites Punjab at 210 runsfor sevenon the first day of the Ranji Trophy Super division match at the Kanchenjungha Stadium in Siliguri on Saturday. Punjab chose to bat first and......