The forgotten heroes of Indian democracy

'A robust electoral democracy provides an institutional basis for the generation and regeneration of political hope.' IMAGE: Indians queue up to vote in a 1969 election. Photograph: Keystone/Getty......

Mark Tully: Meeting PMs, dictators, militants

'Of all the PMs of India, I had the closest relationships with Morarji and Rajiv.'Mark Tully, the most famous foreign correspondent in India, remembers some encounters with prime ministers,......

I too became a TV talking head!

'Soon enough, we were out shouted. The journalist had a multiple agenda -- he berated the Government, the bureaucracy in general and the UPSC system that selected them.' Ambassador B S Prakash......

Indiscipline in armed forces: Where lies the blame?

The final part of a series where senior army officers discuss the Indian Army's recent disciplinary crisis. Part 1: Lieutenant General D B Shekatkar (retd): 'Army needs change in thinking,......

Ads never lie: FCB Ulka boss

Has the Budget been harsh on the advertising industry? Or has it been really good? How can advertising business make the most of this year's Budget?Now that Finance Minister P Chidambaram has......

Keen to take risk? Go for equity funds

In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, Rahul Goel, CEO, Personalfn.com, answered readers' queries on tax planning, invetsment, mutual funds etc. Here is the transcript:Jayesh_Shah asked,......

Neeraj wants to continue with coach Klaus in 2024 Games

IMAGE: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra said German coach Klaus Bartonietz's methods suit him as the bio-mechanical expert cracks jokes even during intense sessions making training thoroughly......

Why medals in badminton will be tougher in Tokyo Olympics

IMAGE: PV Sindhu in action. Photograph: BAI/Twitter India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says the badminton competition at next year's Olympics will be tougher than the last three Games and she is......

'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.......