Creating a positive reform that does away with an official who constitutes a flawed aspect of Indian democracy will allow the BJP to rightfully claim this as one of its positive legacies, suggests Karan P Shah.
Pooja, Disha or Sonam -- who gets your vote?
The champion was ultimately decided in a series of sudden-death blitz games where the decisive outcome came in the fourth game.
Amy, Jacqueline or Aishwarya -- who gets your vote?
Apart from a place in the Candidates to be played in April next year in Canada, Vaishali got richer by US$25000 (Over Rs 20 Lakhs) while Vidit took home a whopping prize purse of US$80000 (Over Rs 66 Lakhs).
Image Alert: Too much hotness ahead! You might need to switch on the air-conditioner.
Viswanathan Anand trumped former World champion Garry Kasparov in the much-awaited contest of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb on Saturday.
J J Valaya's high-energy show at FDCI Couture Week had what all brides dream of donning on their W-Day: Luxurious fabrics, sophisticated details, zany prints and the designer's timeless, much-loved embroidery finish.
20 occasions she captured our attention.
Images from the FIFA World Cup Group G match between Switzerland and Cameroon on Thursday.
Priyanka Chopra topped Maxim India's Hot 100 list.
The Switzerland goal came after Cameroon had dominated the first half, missing several good chances to take the lead.
'Small, petite desi girl' Hamel Patel is breaking boundaries for herself and for women around her.
Some broke stereotypes. Some inspiring. Some made our jaws drop.
Former World champion Viswanathan Anand started with a fluent win over Dutch Grandmaster Jorden van Foreest before faltering against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the second round of the rapid event in the Croatia Grand Chess Tour tournament, in Zagreb, on Wednesday.
Young Indian Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa pulled off a huge upset as he outclassed former world champion Veselin Topalov in the sixth round of the 18th Gibraltar chess festival to record his fifth straight win, in Gibraltar. The 14-year old Chennai lad needed just 33 moves to put it across the Bulgarian. He had started with a loss against compatriot P V Nandhidhaa but since then he has been on a winning spree.
The actor dared to bare on the Maxim cover.
She beat models Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid to win the title of World's Sexiest Woman.
The victory came for the Indian maestro after three straight draws in rounds 10, 11 and 12
Former World champion Viswanathan Anand scored an impressive fifth-round win over Anton Korobov of Ukraine to rise to second position in the rapid competition of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour tournament, in Zagreb, on Thursday.
'During the course of these two years, as new people have joined, we have no mental picture to associate with them and hence, have little connection with them.'
How expensive was this 'picture of the century'?
A summary of the concluding day's action in the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League.
They swear by vegetarianism to not only save our environment and animals, but also to maintain their lithe, sculpted figure.
Meet Valerie Schmidt aka 'Hollywood's Blonde Beauty'.
Mbappe becomes PSG's all-time highest goal-scorer as French champions extend lead
She spills the beans with Rediff.com's Anita Aikara
Both Harikrishna and Carlsen drew all their four games on the opening day of the tournament as matches ended late on Saturday.
International model Kelleth Cutbert's photographs from Golden Globes is a meme that has now gone viral.
Plus-size model Ashley Alexiss is taking over the fashion world with her confidence.
Hotness alert: These pics will send your hearts racing.
Avoid thinking of investment as some 'become millionaire in a week' scheme, says Nikhil Sethi, founder and MD, Zuvomo, a crowdfunding firm. Always think of long term gains and plan your trades accordingly.
It's the risk taker in her that makes us go 'wow'. Presenting birthday girl Priyanka's best style moments.
If you're wondering about the lack of rains this month, it probably has something to do with the global warming courtesy these cover girls. Don't forget to vote for your favourite at the end of the page.
Former World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against Sergey Karjakin of Russia to remain in joint second spot in the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament, in St Louis, United States.
The stunner is known for her hot body and close friendship with the Jenners and Hadids.
World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by rising Chinese star Ding Liren in the third round of the Altibox Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger.
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