Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Nearly two years after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs and revocation of its special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with top political leaders from......

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

The Sikhs love a good fight, and that's what the Modi government has given them, observes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Farmers during the 'Delhi Chalo' protest march, November 27, 2020. Photograph: Ravi......

Ajit Pawar's coup reminds of uncle's action 41 yrs ago

Ajit Pawar's decision to join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party in an act of overnight rebellion bears a striking resemblance to his uncle Sharad Pawar's coup against a government formed by two......

Why Ajit Doval is wrong

'How do we explain that on the economic, internal security and strategic fronts, India's unstable coalitions have acted more decisively and boldly than all our full-majority governments yet?' asks......

2016: How Sairat changed filmi rules

Sairat is the first Marathi film to break the Rs 100 crore barrier. IMAGE: Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar played Archie and Parshya in Sairat. The Marathi film Sairat emerged a strong winner......

Review: Singh Is Bliing is exhaustiing

Singh is Bliing is far too moronic to be saved, says Raja Sen. It’s as if Akshay Kumar is daring us to like him. The man has genuine acting chops, drips with screen presence, is significantly......

'Reid's resignation not come at the right time'

'Graham Reid's resignation is his personal decision but at the end of the day somebody has to take the blame for this awful show.' IMAGE: Graham Reid, who was appointed India coach in April 2019,......

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday. Mumbai, Bengal, Karnataka qualify for quarters directly Seven elite group toppers -- Bengal, Mumbai, Karnataka, Punjab, Madhya......

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

'I have seen Bishan paaji get worked up when he felt the game was losing its character because of some individual.' IMAGE: Bishan Singh Bedi in action, August 2, 1971. Photograph: Dennis......

'We will erase bad Asiad memory in the World Cup'

'Whatever happened at the Asian Games, that's a big learning curve for the players, coach and the staff.'All Photographs: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.comText: PTI IMAGE: Coach Harendra Singh with the......

Indian hockey rose in stature in 2016 but Olympic failure hurt

For Indian hockey, 2016 was a year in which much was promised and achieved as well. It was also a year where India made significant and visible advancements but deep down somewhere the pain of......