Marathas call off Mumbai bandh after stir turns violent

Marathas, a politically-influential community constituting around 30 per cent of the state’s population, have been demanding reservation in jobs and education. IMAGE: Flames rise from a......

Godavari in spate leaves Nashik flooded

Incessant rains pummelled Nashik city and other parts of the district in Maharashtra on Tuesday, triggering flood in Godavari river which has crossed the danger mark in the city. Many rivers......

Ahoy! Riding the waves with pride

The Indian Navy showcased its might off the Bay of Bengal when it held the second edition of the International Fleet Review last week. Vipin Vijayan/Rediff.com, who was on board INS Sunayna for the......

Congress on the backfoot, BJP isolated

The political situation in the country is fluid and could change significantly. But as things stand, India could be headed for an unstable minority government dependent on uncertain......

Rural BPOs to bridge digital divide

The digital divide separating rural and urban India may finally be narrowing, thanks to setting up of business process outsourcing units in villages. Jallikakinada, an obscure village in West......

Check out these 14 great stocks

Will 2006 be a crash year or a euphoric year? Or will it be a year of modest returns? The spectacular rally witnessed since 2003 has put stock market experts in a conundrum. Over the past two......

Lalu's Rail Budget speech

Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav made the following speech while presenting the Railway Budget for 2004-2005 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (July 6, 2004)."Mr Speaker Sir,I rise to present the......