Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

The flood situation remained grim in parts of northeast and Bihar as the death toll mounted to 44 on Monday, with nearly 70 lakh people affected, even as North India witnessed widespread rainfall.......

Activists take to 'Gandhigiri' to fight for Mumbai's open spaces

'If enough of us take up the issue with their elected representatives, politicians will get the message.'   Image: School children hug trees in a bid to prevent the municipal corporation from......

A blind, brilliant author's reluctant vision of India

On a recent visit to India, writer Ved Mehta gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his current state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his......

I am contended to serve 5.5 cr people of Guj: Modi

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was not interested in joining the club of politicians aspiring to become prime minister of the country and was contented to serve the state.......

Review: Rashee is Priyanka's show all the way

You: How is What's Your Raashee? Me: Wrong question. You: How long? Me: Now you're talking. Mr Yogi, Mr Yogi, remember that catchy refrain we would wait to hear on our Doordarshan-friendly......

Sports Shorts: Yuki, Ramkumar advance in Australian Open qualifiers

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday IMAGE:  Ramkumar Ramanathan. Photograph: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports India's top singles players Yuki Bhambri......

Gambhir's teen fan club bat for his return to India team

A trio of teenagers held up a banner that read 'Bring back Gautam' during the Duleep Trophy match on Sunday. Watching a domestic game at a nondescript centre in energy sapping conditions can be an......

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

A view of the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Photograph: Julian Herbert/Getty Images Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association secretary Rajeev Shukla says new stadia will be built in......

UP avoid relegation

Defending champions Uttar Pradesh avoided the ignominy of relegation by defeating Andhra by an innings and 103 runs on the third day of their seventh and last Ranji Trophy Elite Group match at......

UP pressing for innings victory

Defending champion Uttar Pradesh were in sight of a sensational win after reducing Andhra 65 for six while following on in their second innings in their last Ranji TrophySuper Divisionleague match......