Kite runners, this Sankranti

Uday Kuckian/Rediff.com brings you glimpses Of Makar Sankranti, the kite-flying festival. As winter fades and the sun's warmth begins, India celebrates one of its oldest and most important......

Resentment in Karnataka BJP after Yediyurappa inducts new ministers

Resentment has erupted within the state Bharatiya Janata Party soon after Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced the list of seven ministers to be inducted into his 17-month......

Yediyurappa expands Cabinet, inducts 7 ministers

Ending a long wait, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa expanded his 17-month old cabinet on Wednesday, inducting seven ministers as he also dropped Excise Minister H Nagesh......

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

The Obamas got a glimpse of Indian culture and ethos at Rajpath on Monday through colourful tableaux from 16 states and some government departments that rolled down Rajpath during the Republic Day......