Govt, farmers stick to their positions, meet ends in stalemate

The government's negotiations with representatives of thousands of protesting farmers hit a roadblock on Friday as the unions squarely rejected the Centre's proposal to put three contentious laws......

'Jaitley was so much larger than people around him'

Former Union Finance Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Arun Jaitley passed away into the ages on August 24. Kirron Kher, actress-turned-politician, recounts how it was Jaitley who made......

Note ban may dent BJP's chances in western UP

For the party's traditional vote bank -- traders -- demonetisation was a 'political betrayal,' reports Radhika Ramaseshan. 'Bas Modi hi hai BJP mein, aur kuch nahi hai' 'Meri toh Mayawati hai,......

Sheela says: Meet a Modi Fanatic

'I was never interested in politics. I'm only interested in Modi. You can say I am a Hinduvaadi person. But I have no interest in politics.' 'To preserve one's identity one has to do something. I......

How Gujarat is luring investors with industrial parks

A memorandum of understanding provides that the China Development Bank will guide Chinese enterprises to set up the industrial parks, notes Sohini Das While Gujarat's industry-friendly policies......

'This Budget gives no road map for employment'

Piyush Goyal is a member of Rajya Sabha and the national treasurer of Bharatiya Janata Party.He is a chartered accountant by profession.Goyal answered our readers’ questions about the Union......

Some golden investment tips

When the global financial sector is in turmoil, is it safe to invest in mutual funds? If so, which funds to invest in? How to evaluate the best best mutual fund? In an hour-long chat on rediff.com......

Here is how to invest wisely and be rich

Are you always at a loss while planning your finances? Are you aware of the investment options available in the market?How best can you plan your finances?What are the crieria for evaluating an......

'We are not attempting a remake of Mughal-e-Azam'

'I have told my parents that whenever I decide to get married, even if you like the boy, I will elope.''Just for the fun of it, for that feeling of excitement.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonarika......

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi Review: Silly sequel

'The joke has gone on for far too long already. How about a happy ending?' asks Sukanya Verma.   Save for a few laughs, I didn't care much for Happy Bhag Jayegi's clamorous comedy of......

PIX: Helly Shah, Devoleena Bhattacharjee watch PINK

Rashmi Sharma, who has turned film producer with PINK, held a special screening of the film for her friends from the television fraternity. Interestingly, most of the stars turned up at the......

'Telugu films gave me name and fame'

Telugu actress Sheela got a taste of her popularity during a rediff chat with readers last week. The actress, who got her big break in the film Parugu, chatted with her fans about her films --......

All eyes on Yuvraj as North take on Central in semis

After an inspirational comeback into international cricket since recovering from rare germ cell cancer, Yuvraj Singh will now be back in white flannels as North Zone take on Central Zone in a......

Stars ready to roll at ICL

The embattled Indian Cricket League kicked off its second season over the weekend, at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, a quiet town outside Chandigarh. The venue will host 12 games in two......

'This Pak tour will be tougher'

As part of a series of weekly chats on cricket, Prem Panicker appeared on the rediff Chat at 1300 EDT/1000 PDT on December 23. Following is a transcript of the chat. Earlier transcripts: - 'Ganguly......

'Ganguly's ouster was wrong'

As part of a series of weekly chats on cricket, Prem Panicker appeared on the rediff Chat at 1300 EDT/1000 PDT on December 15. Following is a transcript of the chat. Earlier transcripts: - 'On form......

'Why is Dalmiya in the panel?'

Readers' take on the newly-formed panel to select the new coach.*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*Ram LankaIn a Team India that is studded with stars, the coach is forced to play their "yes" man.......