The two central characters of the blockbuster 2014 elections -- Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi -- had a virtual faceoff days before the maximum city goes for the polls. Amid the blitzkrieg of charges and promises, Patrick Ward tries to gauge the mood of the common Mumbaikar.
Is the Gujarat model of development in evidence all across Vadodara? Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com and Patrick Ward meet five different communities in the district. Are they all on the road to affluence? Or is prosperity a distant mirage for some of them?
Gone are the days when one was willing to give his life for freedom. I want to live, bring about change and enjoy that change, says Indian Spider-Man Gaurav Sharma, Independent candidate from Mumbai South. Nithya Ramani and Patrick Ward report
With polling in Mumbai just three days away, everyone has an opinion about the next government in the country, and merchants and shopowners at Colaba Causeway aren't far behind. Patrick Ward took a stroll along the area asking them who they would like to see in the seat of power.
Patrick Ward is nothing but appreciative of the warm hospitality of his Nepalese hosts, who are slowly, but surely on the recovery path after the massive earthquake that jolted the country in April 2015.
Austria's aggressive and hard running approach propelled them into the last-16 of the European Championship on Tuesday after a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands.
'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have made a massive impact on him.' A fascinating excerpt from R Sridhar's must-read book Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team.
Dr Swarnim Wagle, the official behind Nepal's reconstruction strategy, speaks to Patrick Ward.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Marriner also ruled out a goal for the Saints from a quickly-taken free kick just before halftime, saying he had not blown the whistle before James Ward-Prowse played in Che Adams, who put the ball in the net.
Patrick Ward provides a country-wise break of AAP's overseas campaign contributions.
'We have 10 million votes, 15,000 votes per MP constituency. There are certain constituencies who will win by about 5,000 or 6,000 votes. So if we win this case, these 15,000 votes will play crucial roles in at least 50 Lok Sabha constituencies, which can change the dynamics of the entire political system,' Nagender Chindam tells Patrick Ward in an interview.
Jaya Puri Gharti, who served as a cabinet minister during the Maoists' term in government, tells Patrick Ward about the issues facing Nepal and the difficult road to reconciliation.
The real Kathmandu is different from the Kathmandu of the news stories, writes Patrick Ward.
Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Images from Sunday's Premier League action.
A summary of Tuesday's action in the Premier League.
Arsenal's inability to kill off the contest will be a frustration as that has been a hallmark of their recent form. They had won their previous 18 Premier League matches in which they scored first.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday
Two whole weeks after he landed on his feet in unfamiliar territory, Patrick Ward records what it is to be a parachute journalist in the chaos called India
Ayew strikes as Palace hold Southampton to 2-2 draw
Wine may be good for oral health says study.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the shortlisted images of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year!
Congresswoman Priya Dutt has a tough battle on her hands in the Lok Sabha elections, says Patrick Ward
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.
It was a third successive 0-0 draw for United after a stalemate at Chelsea on Sunday and against Real Sociedad last Thursday which completed a 4-0 aggregate win over the Spanish side in the Europa League.
Six months after Nepal was devastated by a massive earthquake, relief efforts are literally running out of steam as weeks of protests against a new constitution have led to a critical shortage of fuel. Naomi Mihara reports on how NGOs are racing against time to reach aid to the people before winter sets in.
Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City
IMAGES from soccer matches played in the EPL, La Liga and Serie A on Tuesday.
Photos from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.
Leaders Chelsea stretched their Premier League winning run to a club record-equalling 11 as Diego Costa's header shortly before halftime secured a 1-0 victory at London rivals Crystal Palace on Saturday.
With Liverpool still to visit Chelsea, who trail them by nine points with two games in hand, Juergen Klopp's side may have to beat Brighton & Hove Albion on May 13 and rely on their superior goal difference to qualify for the Champions League, assuming they do not secure it by winning this year's trophy.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.
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