TEXT: President Patil's last address to Parliament

President Pratibha Patil on Monday addressed Parliament for the last time as President when she flagged off the Budget session. Here's the text of her speechHonourable Members I welcome you to this......

How to overcome Lokpal drafting committee impasse

The roller-coaster ride of the government-civil society joint drafting committee on the Lokpal (ombudsman) Bill has ended in a draw, but left both sides badly injured. Whether the tie will be......

Bharat Bandh: How it will affect you

With the Centre on Sunday categorically ruling out any roll-back in fuel price hike, it is clear that the country will face a nationwide strike on Monday.  The issue has brought almost the entire......

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,......