'No one talks about the Mumbai riots anymore, though like Delhi 1984, the guilty have not been punished. In Gujarat, many powerful leaders of the state's ruling party are in jail for their role in the riots... In Mumbai, only one politician of the Shiv Sena, a former MP, was convicted of hate speech, along with two other Shiv Sainiks, one of whom was a corporator and the other a junior functionary... So why the apathy? Could it be because despite these statistics and the widely-publicised findings of the Srikrishna Commission, what remained in public consciousness was the violence by the Muslims, thanks to a highly efficient Sena propaganda machine? There's no demand for it, but would an SIT probe into the closed cases of the Mumbai riots help today?' The fadeout of Mumbai's riots from public debate can be called a triumph of the communal State, argues Jyoti Punwani.
Since 2004 the Congress has hung onto power in a situation in which it was on track to be out of power. In each case, it effectively gamed the system through Constitutional coups, argues columnist Rajeev Srinivasan.
We bring you excerpts from the latest book of Penguin India's Metro Reads series.
Unless we learn to forget our differences and stand together as Indians first, earnestly believing that the cause of the Motherland is bigger than the interests of our groups and parties, the terrorist network cannot be rooted out, says Tarun Vijay
'Many people are in awe of the power wielded by Thackeray. I found that even R K Laxman shared this feeling though both he and Thackeray began as cartoonists in the 1940s. "See how far ahead Thackeray has gone. And here I am," he told me one day in a sad tone,' recalls Vidyadhar Date who assesses Balasaheb Thackeray's political legacy.
There are 35 substantive paras in the Independence Day address of our Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, from the Red Fort on the morning of August 15, 2012.
Haresh Pandya pays tribute to noted radio commentator Suresh Saraiya, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday following a heart attack.
Sadly there's so much of focus on one person and this one kidney transplant ring. Actually, it is a global phenomenon.
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi in his first full interview since his suspension as commissioner of the Twenty20 league in April believes he is innocent and is confident of "getting a clean chit" in the BCCI enquiry.
On May 11 we launched our campaign against caste in census 2011 and responses from readers have been pouring in. While some merely clicked the 'I am against the caste census' button, others were more vocal. We present what our readers had to say.
Sheela Bhatt says the Congress cannot have a celebratory party until it addresses the national issues demanding attention.
United States President Barack Obama received the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize at a glittering ceremony at Oslo City Hall on December 10.In his speech after receiving the award, Obama justified the use of force against extremists to protect his country. But he added that the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King "must always be the North Star that guides us on our journey."
On the eve of trying to reclaim the Wimbledon crown he lost in a dramatic final to Rafael Nadal 50 weeks ago, a relaxed Roger Federer sat down to have a chat with Reuters about how the Spaniard's withdrawal due to a knee injury will affect him, about the pressure he faces as he tries to break records and about fatherhood.
Get Ahead readers share their tips on how not to be attacked in Australia.
So far in December 2007, various Asset Management Companies have filed offer documents for twelve new equity-oriented fund offerings. All of them are either thematic or sector funds. If one were to go by just this fact, then yes, diversified funds are dead.
So far in December 2007, various Asset Management Companies have filed offer documents for twelve new equity-oriented fund offerings. All of them are either thematic or sector funds. If one were to go by just this fact, then yes, diversified funds are dead.
We can't start overthrowing governments but we can keep a strict watch on them as citizens of a free world, who give a damn. We can also choose who we give power too. A democratic government is said to be: of the people, by the people, for the people. India is the largest democracy in the world and home to 1.2 billion people living all over the world. It is possible for a resounding voice to be heard if we speak together now, says Priya Kale
The Navratri festival has begun. It will conclude on Vijayadashami, which symbolises the victory of Good over Evil. I suggest that, in addition to Ravan Dahan (burning of the effigy of Ravan), let Navratri pandals all over the country also do Atankvaad Dahan (burning the effigy of the Demon of Terrorism). Let it symbolise our collective resolve to make India terror-free, says L K Advani
Former England captain Tony Greig on what the Indian Cricket League is about, where the BCCI's Indian Premier League is likely headed, and why he would love to have the Indian team play in the ICL but can't.
Suparn Verma and Raja Sen dissect 2007 with Rediff Readers, while Bolly Woods moderates the chat.
Rediff readers chat up Om Shanti Om director Farah Khan.
From the bylanes of Ludhiana to the highways of international renown, 83-year-old Brijmohan Munjal is steady in his dedication towards his work.
A British-Indian writes about Big Brother, and why Shilpa proves herself a great role model.
'Rahul Dravid let us down both in the batting front and captaincy.'
Rediff Readers catch up to talk about Formula 1.
Rediff Readers chat about the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.
Get Ahead columnist Rashmi Bansal takes on a whole host of questions about careers.
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.
Readers share their stories about the rains in Mumbai and their aftermath.
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