Adani advisor in environment ministry panel sparks uproar

The inclusion of an advisor from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) in an environment ministry panel created a political uproar on Tuesday, with opposition parties slamming the government for a......

Raghuvansh Singh, who quit RJD days ago, passes away

A galaxy of leaders including President Ramnath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD president......

Rajini wants to be king-maker, not king

Truth be acknowledged, Rajinikanth is not known for wanting to leave his comfort zone to take the politico-electoral plunge, even if it meant his becoming the chief minister of a state that has......

Maharashtra: Who lost, who won

'The Maharashtrian Congressmen's decision to break away from their reluctant leaders in Delhi to side with the Shiv Sena is seemingly the first sign that the 'high command' is not as powerful as is......

Modi's $5 trn economy is a useless target: Jean Dreze

'The function of this target is to pander to the super-power ambitions of the Indian elite.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India might be heading towards a "serious livelihood crisis" as......

As demand revives, festival season likely to cheer jewellers

Discounts and incentives are attractions jewelleres are offering along with new designs to woo customers to boost sales ahead of Diwali. Bharat Bafna, a regular gold jewellery buyer, was happy......

The twin challenges facing Modi

If Manmohan Singh was hobbled by allegations of sleaze and a stagnant economy, Modi faces the twin challenges of high unemployment and an uncertain and potentially volatile situation in Kashmir,......

Customers hope for windfall, put off selling old gold

Forecasts of a further rise in bullion prices keep Indians away from selling gold. After a buoyant June quarter, Indian consumers are now staying away from fresh sale of old or used gold and......

Champions League: Real's Kroos back in squad, Fellaini ruled out

Kroos back in the squad as Real search first win in Dortmund IMAGE: Toni Kroos, left, with team-mates. Photograph: Twitter Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has eased Real Madrid's injury concerns and......

European Soccer Roundup: Barca close in on title, PSG almost there

Barcelona look well set to wrap up the La Liga title after Real Madrid could only draw while Paris St Germain are all but champions in France. Spain Neymar, right, of FC Barcelona celebrates with......

United recruit Depay bids stylish farewell to PSV fans

Memphis Depay of PSV celebrates. Photograph: Getty Images Manchester United-bound Memphis Depay scored a stunning free kick as Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven beat Heracles 2-0 in the penultimate......

Big wins for City and Barca as they up the ante before Christmas

Manchester City's David Silva struck twice as they beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to join Chelsea at the top of the Premier League this weekend while Lionel Messi's double helped Barcelona to a 5-0 La......