We are controlling...: Rahul predicts 4 assembly poll results

Exuding confidence about a good showing in the upcoming assembly polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that as of now the Congress is certainly winning Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh,......

4 out of 6 states record high voter turnout in bypolls, laggards are...

High voter turnout was recorded in most of the seven assembly constituencies in six states where by-elections were held on Tuesday.   IMAGE: Dumri in Jharkhand saw a turnout of 64.84 per cent.......

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over the public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled.It doesn't seem likely that they......

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

Indrani laughed loudly. She looked like the cat that got the cream, smiling gaily.Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

Why is Modi wooing the aam aadmi?

'Should you give a man fish, or teach him how to fish?''Lurking hidden in the new bout of welfarism seems to be an admission that the State can't deliver for the poor anything other than cash,'......

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh.This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.Illustrations: Uttam......

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

Photograph: Kind Courtesy, Polaris   The Polaris Slingshot three wheeled performance machine which aims to be a pocket rocket, has been unveiled. The road legal vehicle has two front wheels......

Polaris enters India, plans assembly site

US-based off-road vehicle-maker Polaris Industries on Wednesday forayed into the Indian market with plans to set up an assembly facility within the next five years as it looks to clock revenues of......

'American empire is coming to an end'

In the first part of our exclusive conversation, Lord David Puttnam spoke about his association with cinema, and how he came to be an Oscar-winning producer.Here, in the conclusion to a tete-a-tete......

'We're waiting for you': Gunmen threaten Messi

IMAGE: A threatening hand-written message was left for Lionel Messi. Photograph: Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images Two people on motorcycles shot at a supermarket belonging to the family of Antonela......

How Spain's media, sports icons reacted to Nadal's triumph

'What a heart, what a mindset, what guts, what everything, what a REFERENCE you are! I'm at your feet!' IMAGE: Rafael Nadal poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at Government House in......

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

IMAGE: Pakistani cricket fans light fireworks as they celebrate at a park in Karachi after Pakistan's victory over India in the Twenty20 World Cup super 12 Stage match in Dubai on Sunday.......

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

IMAGE: India's Pramod Bhagat. Photograph: Twitter India's Pramod Bhagat and his partner Palak Kohli qualified for the mixed doubles semi-finals, while three singles players, including Noida......

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Photographs: Getty Images Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrates a landmark 40th birthday on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Harish Kotian/Rediff.com give us 40 must-know nuggets about the legendary cricketer:......