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Ringside view of the battle for Bellary

Ringside view of the battle for Bellary

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa tracks the election sentiment in the Bellary

Mohan Bhagwat: The mastermind, or the target?

Mohan Bhagwat: The mastermind, or the target?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The men targetting Mohan Bhagwat were convinced he was the wrong choice to head the RSS, an NIA agent told Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

3 women Jagan Reddy owes his success to

3 women Jagan Reddy owes his success to

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy has had the solid backing of his mother Vijayamma, sister Sharmila and wife Bharathi even when the chips were down during his incarceration in the disproportionate assets case. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Connecting the terror dots: RSS, revenge, Swami and Samjhauta

Connecting the terror dots: RSS, revenge, Swami and Samjhauta

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

In shocking revelations, Swami Aseemanand claims though RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was not directly involved with the terror strikes, he was aware that such attacks were being planned. Vicky Nanjappa finds out more

Just politics! Nobody's got an agenda on Telangana

Just politics! Nobody's got an agenda on Telangana

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

While every party jostles to claim credit for the formation of Telangana and stitch poll alliances, the confused voter laments about the future of India's 29th state.

Classmates remember Satya Nadella as 'humble', 'ever willing to help'

Classmates remember Satya Nadella as 'humble', 'ever willing to help'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Vicky Nanjappa speaks to the new Microsoft CEO's classmates in Manipal and Hyderabad to discover an inquisitive student who still attends the school reunion.

6 lies Congress told about Telangana

6 lies Congress told about Telangana

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi orchestrated the entire drama on Telangana with Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy in the lead. The truth about Telangana lies behind six blatant lies. Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa analyses

Who will be South Bangalore's Biwi No 1?

Who will be South Bangalore's Biwi No 1?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Nandan Nilekani's wife Rohini and Ananth Kumar's wife Tejaswini add a new dimension to the tough race for South Bangalore. Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa joins the two on the campaign trail.

Why Telugu film stars are chasing PM-in-waiting Modi

Why Telugu film stars are chasing PM-in-waiting Modi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Actors Pawan Kalyan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Junior NTR and Mahesh Babu are making a beeline to meet the BJP's prime ministerial candidate, Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa tells you why

'I will face Pawan on the political battlefield'

'I will face Pawan on the political battlefield'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

For actor Chiranjeevi, the reel life scenario of a face-off between brothers is today a real life headache. Chiranjeevi spoke to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa

'Modi wave much bigger than Vajpayee wave of 1999'

'Modi wave much bigger than Vajpayee wave of 1999'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

A surprise candidate, columnist Prathap Simha will be contesting for the Bharatiya Janata Party from Mysore. Barely a few weeks old in the party, his selection sparked a row causing a lot of heartburn among local leaders as he was picked over two-time MP CH Vijayshankar.

IMAGES: 'Phantom of Dantewada': Big catch for NIA, bigger blow to Naxals

IMAGES: 'Phantom of Dantewada': Big catch for NIA, bigger blow to Naxals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

The surrender of top Naxal leader Gudsa Usendi, mastermind of many lethal strikes including the attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh last year, is certainly a good news for the NIA, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'There is no money to run the Railways. It's going the Air India way'

'There is no money to run the Railways. It's going the Air India way'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Former Railway minister Dinesh Trivedi speaks to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about why the Railways is today on the brink of collapse.

Indian Mujahideen wanted to nuke Surat, save Muslims

Indian Mujahideen wanted to nuke Surat, save Muslims

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

In a chilling revelation, Indian Mujahideen chief Yasin Bhatkal, who is currently in the custody of Delhi police, has told interrogators that the terror group was planning to use a small nuclear bomb while carrying out a devastating strike in the industrial city of Surat in Gujarat.

Why 'parole favours' to Sanjay Dutt are so UNFAIR

Why 'parole favours' to Sanjay Dutt are so UNFAIR

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Sanjay Dutt's 'parole favours' are bound to evoke public anger in abundance when one considers the fact although the Bollywood star has been granted parole thrice in nine months, the authorities across the country have considered only 228 out of a total 4,146 parole applications filed in the last four years. And if that's not enough, the state Maharashtra has a dubious record in terms of granting parole as it has considered only 8 out of 150 applications since 2010. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'Do you think people trust Chandrababu Naidu?'

'Do you think people trust Chandrababu Naidu?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

'People know what Naidu is. I want to know if he will come clean on his various scams... He has given away land at throwaway prices to his stooges. How can he call my son corrupt?' Vijayamma, who has changed the game in Vishakhapatanam, tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa why her son Jaganmohan Reddy will be Seema-Andhra's first chief minister.

'This is the greatest day; it's time for Telangana to rise'

'This is the greatest day; it's time for Telangana to rise'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The credit for the creation of Telangana goes to those who laid down their lives for the state, activists tell Vicky Nanjappa

Windows XP support ends: Here's how to protect your bank accounts

Windows XP support ends: Here's how to protect your bank accounts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Banking services can be hit as there is expected to be a delay of 30 minutes in every transaction now.

How Modi is helping Owaisi retain Hyderabad seat

How Modi is helping Owaisi retain Hyderabad seat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The MIM MP from Hyderabad has managed to instil a sense of insecurity in the minds of the people as he appeals them to vote for him so that 'communal forces' under Modi are kept in check. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Rape, murder, prostitution, hawala: The shady world of Asaram & son

Rape, murder, prostitution, hawala: The shady world of Asaram & son

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The disgraced 'god man' and his son apparently didn't leave any field of criminal activity untouched, says Vicky Nanjappa

'Centre trying to derail Telangana process'

'Centre trying to derail Telangana process'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Centre is under fire for its "political move" of redrawing boundaries to form a new Rayala Telangana state. Vicky Nanjappa speaks to miffed Congress MP Madhu Yashki Goud, Telangana Rashtra Samithi's K T Rama Rao and YSR Congress President Jaganmohan Reddy

NaMo or Sonia? Who is trending in South India?

NaMo or Sonia? Who is trending in South India?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

With only four days to go for the big battle to begin, psephologist Dr Sandeep Shastri discusses with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa the trends in South India this poll season.

Who directed the Muthalik drama?

Who directed the Muthalik drama?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

It was a drama that played out for five hours. In this duration, Pramod Muthalik, controversial leader of right-wing outfit Sri Ram Sena, -- linked with the attack on women at a pub in Mangalore in 2009 -- was in out of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Nabbing Dawood: No action, only posturing in the last 20 years!

Nabbing Dawood: No action, only posturing in the last 20 years!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Security experts tell Vicky Nanjappa that the fact that Dawood may spill out his links with prominent politicians, businessmen and film personalities if he is nabbed can be the reason behind the lackluster attitude.

Bangalore South: What works for Nilekani, and what doesn't

Bangalore South: What works for Nilekani, and what doesn't

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Nilekani faces an uphill task in his bid to counter the massive anti-Congress wave, but that doesn't mean it will be a cake walk for BJP's Anath Kumar. Vicky Nanjappa discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of Nilekani, and also lists BJP's woes.

Why Jagan may give parties a run for their money in Andhra

Why Jagan may give parties a run for their money in Andhra

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy, is on a blazing campaign trail, much to the delight of the adulating crowds. There is a Jagan wave, but will he make the cut, asks Vicky Nanjappa

The dismal story of India's vote share

The dismal story of India's vote share

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The five-state assembly elections are only three days away with the first phase in Chhattisgarh scheduled for Monday. And even in this poll season, vote share continues to a debatable topic.

INSIDE REPORT: Sun, sand and the shady drug cartels

INSIDE REPORT: Sun, sand and the shady drug cartels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The Goan paradise has become one of the world's most powerful drug cartels, which is being operated by Russians, Israelis and Nigerians -- in their own distinctive styles -- and is backed by local political interests. Vicky Nanjappa's special report.

'Karnataka was the icing on the cake for the BJP'

'Karnataka was the icing on the cake for the BJP'

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Psephologist Sandeep Shastri explains to Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com how Narendra Modi scripted the BJP's triumph.

Rights groups slam government's 'Big Brother' plan

Rights groups slam government's 'Big Brother' plan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The decision of the United Progressive Alliance government to increase surveillance of phones and the Internet has come under flak from human rights groups, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Beware of the dirty bomb!

Beware of the dirty bomb!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The threat of a nuclear terror strike is very real and lurking nearby, says Vicky Nanjappa

Snowden fallout: Predictions for Internet users in 2014

Snowden fallout: Predictions for Internet users in 2014

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Fallout of revelations made by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has been huge, says Vicky Nanjappa.

Can Arvind Kejriwal check-mate Narendra Modi?

Can Arvind Kejriwal check-mate Narendra Modi?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

With his new party making a spectacular debut in the Delhi assembly elections, and the non-sectarian nature of his voter base, the question is naturally being asked: Does Arvind Kejriwal have it in him to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, no less?

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Since I felt there could be more, I had told the local authorities to screen every hostage carefully, since we felt that some could have been staying as guests.'

Why elements in Pakistan may target Narendra Modi

Why elements in Pakistan may target Narendra Modi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

'Pakistan is well aware in case of 26/11-like attack Narendra Modi if in power will not take things lying down,' former RA&W C D Sahay tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Will Nilekani take on Modi in Bengaluru?

Will Nilekani take on Modi in Bengaluru?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The Congress has proposed the name of billionaire Nandan Nilekani, the co-founder of software giant Infosys, to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Bengaluru's south constituency. But will his capabilities stand to the popularity of BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi? Vicky Nanjappa finds out

How Yasin Bhatkal boosted ATS' probe of Mumbai train blasts

How Yasin Bhatkal boosted ATS' probe of Mumbai train blasts

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

In a breather for the Maharashtra ATS, arrested Yasin Bhatkal has confirmed to his interrogators that Gujaratis travelling in first class compartments of Mumbai locals were the target of 2006 train bombings as the IM wanted to avenge the 2002 Gujarat riots. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'If we don't watch out, the great things about the Internet could be risked'

'If we don't watch out, the great things about the Internet could be risked'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

'I should be able both to post a joke or comment about a political leader and not worry it will land me in jail, as well as check my personal online bank account, and not worry it will be stolen,' Peter Warren Singer, author of a new book on the subject, tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Ishrat case: Headley's testimony divides investigators

Ishrat case: Headley's testimony divides investigators

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

While Intelligence Bureau is relying on David Headley's testimony, the CBI is seeking clarification from the NIA, which rejects the claim that Headley spoke to Ishrat Jahan. Vicky Nanjappa reports

MOST WANTED: Indian Mujahideen's top 15 operatives

MOST WANTED: Indian Mujahideen's top 15 operatives

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Who calls the shots in the Indian Mujahideen after the arrest of its key operative Yasin Bhatkal? Vicky Nanjappa finds out