PB Chandra

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'We would one day succeed in including polo as an Olympic sport'

'We would one day succeed in including polo as an Olympic sport'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Polo is regarded as sport of the kings. It was played by the likes of Darius, Genghis Khan, and Alexander the Great. Dr Richard T. Caleel, the president of the Federation of International Polo (FIP) was in Jaipur recently. Rediff.com's PB Chandra spoke to Dr Caleel on how the FIP is trying to popularize the sport.

Jaipur Lit Fest: Why BookMark is drawing huge attention

Jaipur Lit Fest: Why BookMark is drawing huge attention

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

To be held alongside the Japur Literature Festival, the three-day BookMark conference will look at different aspects of the publishing industry -- from self-publishing to e-books, digital content to distribution.

India to get world's first gem bourse

India to get world's first gem bourse

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The first of its kind, a gem bourse to cater to the needs of the gemstone industry of the Pink City where all the business could be transacted under one roof, would soon become a reality.

Ashok Gehlot speaks: 'Vasundhara was second fiddle, used Modi well'

Ashok Gehlot speaks: 'Vasundhara was second fiddle, used Modi well'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Our campaign was overshadowed by the falsehood and rumours that the BJP spread, former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot tells PB Chandra in an interview.

Jaipur: BJP unconvinced of exit poll, Cong hoping for hung Assembly?

Jaipur: BJP unconvinced of exit poll, Cong hoping for hung Assembly?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

As Rajasthan waits for December 8 when counting of votes will take place to decide the fate of its Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire Bharatiya Janata Party's Vasundhra Raje among others, PB Chandra tries to gauge the mood in both the parties, especially after the exit polls results were announced.