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| March 19, 2009 | |
How the terrorists landed Arun Patil
An exclusive extract from 26/11 Mumbai Attacked, one of the first books on the terror attacks in the city.
All smiles at the ball game Molly Riley/Reuters
A look at the many moods of Barack Obama during the first 50 days of his presidency.
Volcano erupts off Tonga Matangi Tonga Online/Handout/Reuters
Volcano erupts in Pacific.
Voter voice: A Kashmir boatman's aspirations Umar Ganie
With elections to the 15th Lok Sabha just weeks away, rediff.com's reporters speak to voters across the country to find out what's on their mind.
Chiru woos voters, son plugs cola SnapsIndia
Even as mega star Chiranjeevi is busy wooing voters under the scorching summer heat, his son Ramcharan Teja will be selling a fizzy cool drink to youngsters.
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| March 14, 2009 | |
Sanjay Dutt's first 'neta' act Reuters
In a bid to strike an emotional chord with the youth, actor and Samajwadi Party nominee from Lucknow Sanjay Dutt on Saturday said that he was ready to face bullets while struggling for their cause. "I am here to struggle with you all and I am ready to face lathis and bullets in the process. We will fight unitedly for the cause of the party and youths," Dutt said while addressing a state convention of the SP's youth wing.
The Week's Best Specials
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| March 12, 2009 | |
Pak on the boil, world feels the heat Caren Firouz/Reuters
Pakistan is in political turmoil as Nawaz Sharif reiterates his demand to reistate the deposed supreme court judges.
Criminals turned politicians galore at LS polls
A group of more than 1200 NGOs has released the list of 20 Lok Sabha constituencies worst-hit by criminalisation.
'India remains Pakistan's primary target' Ajay Verma/Reuters
India needs to create an international alliance with like minded technologically surplus 'far abroad' to out manoeuvre the inimical intentions of the 'near abroad'
A third front is born with a promise KPN Photo
The crux of the entire event was to form an alternate front in order to topple both the United Progressive Alliance and the National Democratic Alliance.
Pak on the boil, world feels the heat Caren Firouz/Reuters
While India is busy bracing itself for the next Lok Sabha polls, Pakistan is heading to the edge of precipice. The world is keeping its fingers crossed as former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is sticking on to his decision to take out a march from Karachi to Sindh, defying the government and apparently the Army. Emerging reports from Pakistan indicate that Sharif will go ahead with his proposed tour.
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| March 11, 2009 | |
Rang Barse... Jayanta Shaw/Reuters
Holi, the festival of fun and frolic, was celebrated with gusto and bonhomie in many parts of the country.
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| March 10, 2009 | |
Barbie turns 50! Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
It has been a long, commercially successful and often controversial journey for the world's best known doll.
Celebrating Holi, the festival of colours Ajay Verma/Reuters
A look at how the festival of colours is celebrated across the country.
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| March 06, 2009 | |
The million-dollar prize goes to... Paresh Gandhi
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya bought Gandhi relics for a whopping Rs. 9 crore.
Mumbai Mayor uses public transport Arun Patil
The modell code of conduct has been enforced by the EC and the mayors of Mumbai and Thane have lost the use of their official vehicles.
Pak must dismantle terror infrastructure: India Snaps India
Making it clear to Pakistan that arrests of one or two persons in connection with the Mumbai attacks was not enough, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said it has to dismantle the terror infrastructure to end the menace.
Saras trainer aircraft crashes near Bengaluru KPN Photo
A Saras trainer aircraft crashed near Bidadi in Bengaluru on Friday afternoon. 3 people were reported killed in the crash.
Clueless in California
illustration: Uttam Ghosh
Being in the heart of the Silicon Valley was an education in itself. Today it is the most exciting area of synergy between the US and India and Indian achievement.
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| March 05, 2009 | |
Parties visit 'Cyberia' to net voters Reuters
Political parties are trying to woo youngsters using the internet.
Why the educated terrorist is our biggest threat Matthew Schneeberger
Rakesh Maria, Joint commisioner of Police (Crime) spoke at the Press Club in Mumbai.
Vivek Kundra appointed as Obama's CIO
United States President Barack Obama named Vivek Kundra as the Federal Chief Information Officer at the White House on Thursday.Vivek Kundra had formerly served as the Chief Technology Officer for the District of Columbia, and was responsible for technology operations and strategy for 86 agencies. He has been recognized among the top 25 CTO's in the country and as the 2008 IT Executive of the Year for his pioneering work to drive transparency.
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| March 04, 2009 | |
Celebrities in the 2009 poll fray Pawan Kumar/Reuters
Cricketers actors have decided to enter the political arena in the 2009 Lok sabha polls, a look at some of the new faces who might contes the polls this time.
LS polls: The power players who matter Ranjan Basu/Saab Pictures
Poll dates announced. Hectic parleys are on to make allies in every state. rediff looks at the poll scenario.
PM's first official meet after surgery Reuters/B Mathur
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on had his first official engagement on Wednesday since his bypass surgery five weeks ago and appeared fine as he held about 90-minute talks with Boni Yayi, President of African country Benin.
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| March 03, 2009 | |
'I will donate Gandhi assets for free if..'
James Otis, who owns the personal belongings of Mahatma Gandhi including the iconic round glasses that are being put on auction on Thursday, has said that he is prepared to reach a financial settlement with the Indian government and take the items off the auction block. "But if the (Indian) government announces some major scheme for the poor, I will even donate these items," he added
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| March 02, 2009 | |
A spectacle indeed Jay Mandal/On Assignment
Gandhiji's glasses, sandals up for sale in New York auction.
EC announces 5 phase polls Reuters/ B Mathur
The general elections are to be conducted over 5 phases betweeen 16 April and 13 May.
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