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How BJP maintained winning momentum in 3-state polls

The winning momentum is important for the BJP as the crucial state of Karnataka is next headed for assembly polls, expected in May, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana......

Will quit politics after Tripura polls, will be with people: Tipra Motha chief

Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma announced that he will quit politics after the February 16 Tripura assembly elections and will never seek votes as bubagra (king). IMAGE:......

At 17, BJP has maximum number of crorepatis in Tripura poll fray

Of the total 259 candidates contesting the February 16 Tripura assembly election, 45 are crorepatis, according to a report. IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (right) and Tripura Chief Minister......

'Rahul is committed to this cause'

'I believe the Bharat Jodo Yatra has the power to unite a divided India.' IMAGE: Riya Sen joins Rahul Gandhi on the Bharat Jodo Yatra. All photographs: Kind courtesy Riya Sen On November 17, Riya......

Mamata's praise for RSS invites sharp criticism from Opposition parties

A veritable political `storm in a tea cup' has arisen over Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee's assertions on Wednesday that all in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh were ”not......

India's push to save its cows starves Bangladesh of beef

The $600 million-a-year trade has flourished over the past four decades and is considered legal by Dhaka. Some 30,000 Indian soldiers guarding the border with Bangladesh have a new mandate under......

A relentless fight to protect Amazonia from oil extraction

Latha Jishnu discovers how indigenous communities in Ecuador are fighting to protect Amazonia from oil extraction We are slicing through the brown, swirling waters of the Napo at a fast clip.......

Battle royal over Bt cotton royalty

A quiet but determined battle is being fought in the courts, and outside, by US agricultural biotech giant Monsanto, its Indian affiliates and seed lobbyists to free the prices of genetically......

Who's afraid of Synthia?

Venter's patent application for his synthetic cell creation has set off a frenzied debate on monopolies in genetic research, writes Latha Jishnu. Every time Craig Venter erupts on the scene, there......

Why Roche lost a patent battle in India

The Valcyte case is vital as it bars incremental innovation and recognises the right of patient groups to oppose patents, says Latha Jishnu. Patent challenges may be routine and as frequent as......

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Bhediya is an easy, entertaining, watch, applauds Sukanya Verma. We've come a long way since Amrish Puri and Rahul Roy's farcically feral transformation into predators in Jaani Dushman and Junoon.......

Remembering Traffic director Rajesh Pillai

As late filmmaker Rajesh Pillai's Bollywood film Traffic releases this week, Rediff.com contributor Vijay George reveals what happened behind the cameras. IMAGE: Director Rajesh Pillai. After......

'Awards are not important at all'

'Awards in India are not important because Indian awards don't increase or decrease your money nor do they have any influence in the kind of films you are offered.' Manoj Bajpayee discusses his......

Keep smiling, Jishnu!

In one of his final posts, Jishnu explained how just a smile could can make a significant difference in life. After battling cancer for almost two years, Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan passed away......

Review: Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala disappoints

Malayalam film Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala is like a TV serial on the big screen, writes Paresh C Palicha.Sports is both a passion and a career option in Kerala. Hence the number of athletes from......

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

IMAGE: Suhair VP was named the Hero of the Match. Photograph: ISL/Twitter NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the Indian Super......

Indian football: 10-man FC Goa hold SC East Bengal

IMAGE: FC Goa failed to hold on to the lead and SCEB found the equaliser in the 65th minute. Photograph: ISL/Twitter SC East Bengal (SCEB) failed to make use of a numerical advantage to......

India Open: Saina, Sindhu, Sameer sail into second round

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal said she was 'anxious to finish off the match'. Photograph: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Olympic medallists P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal made a resounding start to their......

Saina, Sindhu in India Open quarters; Lin Dan, Lee Chong Wei ousted

Image: India's P V Sindhu. Photograph: PTI Defending champion Saina Nehwal and two-time World Championships bronze medallist P V Sindhu advanced to the quarter-finals, but it turned out to be a......

Saina, Sindhu, Srikanth book semis berths

Top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu and national champion K Srikanth continued their rampaging run with contrasting victories to reach the semi-finals of the $120,000 Syed Modi International......

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