Exclusive: Modi may contest LS poll from Gujarat, UP

'Modi has to lead the BJP. There is no alternative,' a senior BJP leader tells Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt. Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is likely to contest the next Lok Sabha election from......

Meet General Bikram Singh, the new Army chief

The 25th General to lead the world's second largest army is one of its most decorated serving soldiers today, says Group Captain Tarun Kumar Singha, VSM.General Bikram Singh PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM,......

A dismal third anniversary for UPA-2

At the end of UPA-2's three years in power, India has become a more unbalanced, strife-torn and unhappy society, with reduced human security and tattered social cohesion. Rather than correct policy......

'Large presence in Afghan can be counterproductive'

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said having a large footprint in Afghanistan can be "counter-productive" in the long run and that it was time to pull back troops and turn attention......

Germany captain Lahm's position still open: Loew

Germany captain Philipp Lahm will find out only next week whether he will play in his favourite right back position or be moved to the left for next month's Euro 2012 as coach Joachim Loew ponders......

Federer, Berdych to meet in Madrid Masters final

Roger Federer moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th Masters title when he thumped Janko Tipsarevic 6-2, 6-3 at the Madrid Open on Saturday to set up a final showdown with Tomas Berdych.......

Asian chess: Negi, Mary Ann in sole lead

Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi scored his sixth victory on the trot, disposing of Oliver Barbosa of Philippines to retain his half-point lead with just one round to go in the Asian individual chess......

Federer rallies past Raonic, easy win for Nadal

World No 3 Roger Federer had to use all his guile and experience to battle back from a set down to see off fast-rising Canadian Milos Raonic 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 in the Madrid Open second round on......

EPL: Newcastle surge on as Chelsea hold Arsenal

Newcastle United's charge towards Champions League qualification gathered pace on Saturday with a 3-0 home win over Stoke City which moved them into fourth spot in the Premier League as rivals......