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Exclusive: Kasab struggled as hangman placed hood on head

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa outlines the final moments of Ajmal Kasab who was hanged to death in the Yerwada Jail in Pune early Wednesday morning Prior to his hanging, Ajmal Kasab was asked if he......

EVMs unaffected by water in strong-room: Election Commission

The Election Commission has finally cleared the confusion over suspected damage to Electronic Voting Machines on account of seepage of water from an overhead water tank in a strong-room where the......

Mumbai blasts: A web of support for victims

As television channels flashed news about the Mumbai blasts and phone networks choked, netizens from across the country joined hands on social networking sites offering help to the victims in every......

Smart clothes to track your health

Scientists in Europe are in the final stages of devising smart fabrics that can provide an assessment of the wearer's health. Embedded within the fabric are numerous sensors, constantly monitoring......

Pakistan will continue with the mischief

Pakistan's categorisation as a failed State by Foreign Policy magazine has predictably drawn the ire of most Pakistanis. Equally, many Indians have reacted with (mostly silent) glee best described......

'Should We Hand Over PSBs To Private Sector'?

'We have to think of the repercussions if public sector banks are privatised and if they go to foreign hands.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes.......

Equities all set to resume bid for new highs

The structure of the rallies that unfold will determine if they make new highs or not, and there is scope for new highs, says Sonali Ranade The big move underway in the markets is the reversal in......

Asians are top real estate investors in London

A weaker pound and robust economies at home have made Asians the largest investors in Central London's real estate market, a global property consultancy firm, Knight Frank said recently. The......

Tata Motors to invest Rs 2,500 cr

Tata Motors Ltd will invest Rs 2,500 crore (Rs 25 billion) in a plant in Uttaranchal to make its fast-selling light commercial vehicle, Ace, and possibly its forthcoming Rs 1 lakh car. The plant......

Special effects bonanza

There were two high-profile releases last week. The first, the Hrithik Roshan-starrer Koi Mil Gaya, has been generally well-received and has proved to be a rare case of a much-hyped movie living up......

DVD Review: Frankenweenie is a gripping movie

Nishi Tiwari says Frankenweenie scores because of its well-paced story.After his 2005 stop-motion directorial debut Corpse Bride, acclaimed American filmmaker Tim Burton returned to his favourite......

Review: Zero Dark Thirty offers up a superheroine

Zero Dark Thirty works as an action movie, writes Raja Sen.Sometime after 9/11, seminal comic book artist (and frequent shock jock) Frank Miller announced the ultimate America-in-vengeance-mode......

Review: I M 24 is for Rajat Kapoor, Ranvir fans

IM 24 is for Rajat Kapoor and Ranvir Shourie fans, writes Preeti AroraBrace yourselves, the Bheja Fry gang returns. It's the same clique returning with two country bumpkins instead of one. Only now......

Review: Vicky Donor is a pleasant surprise

Vicky Donor is a pleasant surprise, writes Sukanya Verma.Often, sex and everything it entails is a matter of prudence, provocation or parody. On a few occasions, however, it's treated as a......

Review: Neeku Naaku Dash Dash is mediocre

Radhika Rajamani says Telugu film Neeku Naaku Dash Dash starts off on a promising note but loses steam in the second half.Director Teja comes back after a short break with Neeku Naaku Dash Dash, a......

EPL: Reinvigorated Arsenal kick-off Holiday festivities

The first offering of a 12-day Premier League feast is served up on Saturday when Arsenal travel to Wigan Athletic for a clash involving two of the country's most unpredictable teams. With 39 top......

Renault apologise after Red Bull draw a rare blank

Engine suppliers Renault apologised to Formula One champions Red Bull at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after the team failed to score a point in a race for the first time since 2010. -Hamilton......

Torres the target as Liverpool fans exalt in win

Barracked by his former fans and wasteful in front of goal, new Chelsea striker Fernando Torres endured a forgettable debut on Sunday as his old club Liverpool had the last laugh with a 1-0 win at......

Dronacharya award is a responsibility

Set to become the first Indian to win all the national sports awards, former All-England badminton champion Pullela Gopichand on Tuesday said being honoured as both player and coach has put a......

Punjab snatch last-ball win over Kolkata

- Scorecard Mahela Jayawardene ended his poor scoring run with a crucial half-century to lead Kings XI Punjab to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier......

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