Gujarat: Three 'outsiders' in Bhavnagar poll fray

While voters have been traditionally used to Kshatriya candidates in Bhavnagar, parties have fielded candidates from a different community this time around, and it would be interesting see how the......

Will 'godmother's' son break the Radadiya juggernaut in Porbandar?

Late Santokben Jadeja’s son Kandhal Jadeja is taking on BJP strongman Vitthal Radadiya in the Porbandar Lok Sabha constituency. NCP’s Jadeja, with his family clout, will look to limit......

Will BJP's caste gamble pay off in Rajkot?

Will BJP’s gamble of giving ticket to a Kadva Patel in the Leuva Patel-dominated Rajkot constituency pay off? Haresh Pandya analyses Caste and community of the candidate count......

Why Cheteshwar Pujara wants your vote

The promising cricketer has been appointed the Gujarat Election Commission’s brand ambassador, reports Haresh Pandya Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has been appointed the brand ambassador of......

Sonam Kapoor returns to Mumbai for Swine flu treatment

Sonam Kapoor is likely to be admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute in Mumbai for treatment. Haresh Pandya reports from Rajkot. Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor,......

Sonam Kapoor catches swine flu, is hospitalised in Rajkot

The Bollywood actress and her personal trainer have been infected with the H1N1 virus, reports Haresh Pandya from Rajkot. Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor, who has been shooting for a Rajshri......

Sonam Kapoor hospitalised in Rajkot for suspected swine flu

The actress, who is shooting for a Barjatya film with Salman Khan, has undergone tests for swine flu, reports Haresh Pandya from Rajkot. Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor, who has been shooting for the......

Waheeda: Deepika is the most beautiful actress today

'Guide will always have a special place in my heart,' Waheeda Rehman tells Rediff.com contributor Haresh Pandya. Waheeda Rehman is a vision of elegance even at age 76. At the Jaipur Literature......

'No fast bowler ever frightened Gavaskar'

'Doubtless he was the greatest opener of his era; and also one of the greatest in the history of cricket.'Celebrating 50 years of Sunil Manohar Gavaskar in Test Cricket IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar at......

Why was Madhav Apte dropped from the Indian team?

'Indian cricket is in the safe hands of excitingly talented cricketers. No team can afford to underestimate India. If they do, it is to their peril.'A memorable conversation with Madhav Apte,......

'BCCI bigwigs should realise treasures are not to be wasted'

'They should be conserved, preserved, and valued highly.' IMAGE: Captain Ajit Wadekar arrives at London's Heathrow airport with the Indian team for their tour of England in June 1971. Photograph:......

Haresh Pandya, the last cricket romantic

'He will be missed by all of us in Saurashtra.'Cheteshwar Pujara and others pay tribute to Haresh Pandya, the cricket writer who passed away suddenly last week. IMAGE: Haresh Pandya, centre, with......

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

'He is one of the best things that has happened to Indian cricket in recent years' 'Rather than comparing him with Kapil Dev, we should leave him alone and take pride that we’ve unearthed a......