All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected......

Here are the complete results from all 32 bypolls

The BJP, Congress and the Shiv Sena won one Lok Sabha seat each, while assembly segments threw up a similar mixed bag with results favouring ruling parties in several states as votes were counted......

Where is Prashant Kishor headed next?

A second shot at UP?Radhika Ramaseshan reports. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Success engenders unwanted speculation. For Prashant Kishor, the current round of assembly elections......

Indian-American behind Biden's inaugural address

United States President Joe Biden's powerful inaugural speech, penned by Vinay Reddy, has received glowing tributes for its meticulous crafting and emphasis on the importance of democracy, unity......

Future imperfect for Indian startups

The high drama of startups speed-dating with angel investors is hard to match, but will India get a new economy at the end of it?, asks Rahul Jacob.  Image: India is witnessing a boom of......

Janhvi's Weekend Party Destination

When Anil Kapoor turned 66 years old on December 24, he decided he wanted to celebrate it with his friends and colleagues at his home. Off went the invitations and they all turned up. One of......

'I am more interested in human drama'

Cinematographer Sanu John Varughese has extensively worked in Hindi films: Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Karthik Calling Karthik, David, Hasee Toh Phasee, Wazir, Badhaai Ho, Lootcase, But......

Happy birthday Nawaz!

Anil celebrates wedding anniversary... Tovino celebrates four years of Godha... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rasika Dugal/Instagram Nawazuddin Siddiqui turns 47 on May 19, and his Manto co-actor......

Cool comedies coming up, after the lockdown

While one waits to see when theatres will reopen, it would be nice to start off with light-hearted movies. Comedy, after all, is just what the doctor ordered in these dire times of coronavirus.......

Numbers game: What makes the KKR-SRH showdown special

IMAGE: SRH skipper Pat Cummins with KKR captain Shreyas Iyer. Photograph: BCCI Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is all set to lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the qualifier one clash at......

SRH aim for playoffs in crucial clash with GT

IMAGE: The Pat Cummins-led side will also want to challenge for the top two spots. Photograph: BCCI Masters of their own fate right now despite being erratic, Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope......

Kohli Strikes, But Narine Leads MVP Race

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 62. IMAGE: Virat Kohli scores in the game against Punjab Kings at Dharamsala, May 9, 2024.......

IPL 2024 MVP: Sunil Narine Races Away

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Match 54. IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders star Sunil Narine on the attack during the IPL 2024 game......

SRH looking to exploit batter-friendly Wankhede vs MI

Sunrisers Hyderabad are fourth in the 10-team IPL table with 12 points, below Rajasthan Royals (16), Kolkata Knight Riders (14) and Lucknow Super Giants (12). Five-time winners Mumbai Indians......