PART IV: Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR

From the uprisings across the Arab world to the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan, there was no lack of news in 2011. In this special series, rediff.com brings to......

No deal with al Qaeda, says US

Close on the heels of the Barack Obama administration approving reconciliation efforts with the moderate elements of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the United States has categorically ruled out any......

China proposed restoration of my powers: Dalai

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Tuesday claimed that the Chinese government had recently proposed to him a five-point programme and assured that all his powers, suspended since in 1956,......

'Don't look at it as a Hindu Muslim problem'

Part I: 'Why is the RSS so nervous?'In the second part of his interview with rediff.com All India Muslim Personal Law Board member Yusuf H Muchhala tells Senior Associate Editor Archana Masih that......

EVs and beyond: Auto industry's journey for 2025

Traversing from being just vehicle manufacturers to mobility solutions providers amid a raging debate over which eco-friendly technology must be incentivised, the Indian automobile industry is......

JSW MG bets on EV revolution with bold Windsor pricing

Stepping up the competition in the electric vehicle (EV) market, JSW MG Motor on Wednesday launched its electric crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) Windsor with a new and......

Customs duty exemption on lithium, cobalt to aid growth of EV sector

The proposed exemption in customs duty on import of lithium, cobalt and other rare minerals in the Union Budget 2024-25 is likely to lower the battery production cost and help in making electric......

JSW MG To Launch 5 New Cars

'Two would be premium products and three would be mainstream products.' IMAGE: JSW Chairman Sajjan Jindal, his son Parth Sajjan Jindal, member, steering committee, JSW MG Motor India, and Rajeev......

"Red Nev" ends Manchester United passion play

Gary Neville called an end to a glittering career of devoted service to his beloved Manchester United and England on Wednesday by announcing his immediate retirement. The 35-year-old right back......

Aus 'keeper Nevill to replace Haddin in third Ashes Test

Australia's Peter Nevill in action during the Australia nets session. Photograph: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images Peter Nevill has got the nod ahead of Brad Haddin as Australia's wicketkeeper for......

Colaco accused of nominating himself for AFC award

Former AIFF general secretary Alberto Colaco winning the AFC Distinguished Service Award has kicked up a controversy with top officials accusing him of recommending himself without consulting the......

Taibu, Price make short work of Canada

- Scorecard | Images Adevastating opening spell from left-arm spinner Ray Price spurred Zimbabwe to a crushing 175-run victory over Canada in their World Cup Group A match on Monday. After setting......

Allegations against Raina baseless and false: Dhoni

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday once again rubbished news reports of Suresh Raina being linked with an associate of a bookie and termed it as "baseless and false." -Also......