Why Jairam Ramesh wants more politicians like New Zealand PM

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Thursday hailed New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who has announced that she is stepping down as her country's leader, and said that "Indian politics needs......

Fake news has been around from Mahabharat times

The ultimate was surely Yudhishthira's immortal "Aswathama hatha...", followed by a whispered "iti narova kunjarova..."," says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

'For Tamil pride, for Jallikattu'

A Ganesh Nadar watches the fourth day of protests dawn on Chennai’s Marina beach. Image: As the day breaks over the eastern coast, Chennai’s Marina beach is full of protestors who......

Gambhir's game plan: Pant, Gill ready to rock Pune

Rishabh Pant set to keep wicket: Gautam Gambhir IMAGE: The dynamic Rishabh Pant, ready to take on the world. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant has "no injury concerns" and is set to keep......

Secret of Kohli's success: Chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya'

IMAGE: During the frst tour to Australia in 2011-12, Virat Kohli scored some big hundreds and some half-tons. Photograph: Getty Images from the Rediff Archives  During a candid conversation,......

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

Chennai's chess nursery: The learning ground for Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa Photograph: Kind Courtesy Michal Walusza for FIDE/X Even a casual stroll around the city will help visitors collect crumbs......

3rd T20I: New Zealand beat Bangladesh by DLS to level series

IMAGE: A 46-run partnership between Jimmy Neesham (28*) and Mitchell Santner (18*) guided New Zealand to a rain-affected victory over Bangladesh at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.......

Litton Das guides Bangladesh to easy win over New Zealand in 1st T20I

IMAGE: Litton Das carried his bat, scoring 42 in an easy chase, as Bangladesh beat New Zealand with eight balls to spare in the first T20I in Napier on Wednesday. Photograph: ICC/X Bangladesh beat......