BJP announces new team of state in-charges

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday announced its new team of state in-charges, with party vice-president Radha Mohan Singh appointed in-charge of politically crucial Uttar Pradesh.   IMAGE:......

BJP gets poll face on, appoints Ram Madhav to be in charge of Assam

In a bid to strengthen the party and improve its poll prospects, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has made some fresh appointments, with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and general......

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Given the controversy over the Uttar Pradesh government's population control policy, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP legislators in UP have. IMAGE: Uttar......

Modi is BJP parliamentary party leader in both Houses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the new leader of the reconstituted BJP Parliamentary Party in both Houses of Parliament. Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be the deputy leader of the party in the......

'Rajan's celebrity status, media management irked political bosses'

The government’s critics say that the Prime Minister failed to rein in vicious and unprecedented personal attacks on the central bank chief by the likes of Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy.......

'India a tax-free country? Not even in distant future!'

Budget 2014, as an eminent columnist said, was not a bang but not a whimper either. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley stressed on growth while he presented the Budget in the Lok Sabha this year. What......

'Women In Paatal Lok Rarely Cry'

'No woman is stronger than one who acknowledges her vulnerabilities.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tillotama Shome/Instagram The incredibly talented Tillotama Shome takes up an unusual role of a......

Ranbir At Ayaan Mukerji's Father's Prayer Meet

Yesteryear actor Deb Mukherjee passed into the ages on March 14. A prayer service was held on March 18, and family and friends attended to say their final goodbyes.   Photograph: Panna......

The Actor Who Takes Your Breath Away In Paatal Lok 2

'Life does not change in such a way that everything becomes easy. Struggle and hustle is there for everyone.''The difference is that people have started knowing me.' IMAGE: Prateek Pachori.......

Paatal Lok 2 Review: Riveting!

Paatal Lok 2 breaks the second season curse and spins yet another engrossing mystery, observes Mayur Sanap. It is always daunting to dive into shows that had excellent first seasons, as more often......

Do-or-Die for Delhi Capitals vs in-form Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals are placed fifth on the 10-team points table with 13 from 11 matches. Punjab Kings are third with 15 points from 11 matches. IMAGE: Delhi Capitals need KL Rahul, their leading......

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's N Jagadeeshan (116) was one of the three batters who scored a century to help the team put on a mammoth 510 in their first innings against Hyderabad on Thursday.. Photograph:......

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

A summary of all the action from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu openers put the side in a commanding position after finishing the day on 203/0 in response......

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday. IMAGE: Delhi's Yash Dhull celebrates after completing his century on debut, on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match against Tamil Nadu......

Ranji: Bengal, Delhi battle for points after rain-hit day

A summary of Wednesday's play in Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar, centre, celebrates with teammates after dismissing Delhi's Anuj Rawat on Day 3 of their......