Phase 3: All you want to know about 116 seats

In the third phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 23, 116 seats spread across 13 states and two Union Territories, will go to the polls. Predict who will win Phase 3 IMAGE: First-time voters......

7 UP cops punished for backing accused in Vivek Tiwari killing

IMAGE: Constable Prashant Chaudhary, responsible for shooting Vivek Tiwari dead during his patrol duty, in police custody. Photograph: Nand Kumar/PTI Photo Three station house officers have been......

These lifeguards keep watch over Mumbai's Ganesh devotees

As Mumbaities bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the final day of the festival, Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani and Satish Bodas speak to lifeguards at the city's beaches. IMAGE: Kiran Gosawi,......

Badaun accused may go free, CBI will NOT file chargesheet

In a new turn in the Badaun case, the Central Bureau of Investigation has decided not to file a charge sheet against the five accused arrested by Uttar Pradesh police in connection  with......

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

The 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou officially opens on Saturday, September 23. While some events like football, rowing and volleyball have already begun, the other big-ticket sports start over the......

World Athletics: Toor, Shankar's withdrawal leaves void

IMAGE: Tajinderpal Singh Toor had to withdraw due to a groin injury. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives Asian shot-put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Commonwealth......

Neeraj Effect! 4 Indian javelin throwers qualify for Worlds

IMAGE: Kishore Jena won gold in the Sri Lankan National Championships to qualify for the World Championships. Photograph: Athletics Federation of India/Twitter In a rare instance in Indian......

Why Indian mixed 4x400m relay team could miss World C'ships

IMAGE: On Sunday, the Indian mixed 4x400m relay quartet of Amoj Jacob, Aishwarya Mishra, Muhammed Anas and Himanshi Malik failed to better their season's best timing of 3 minute and 14.70 second......

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

IMAGE: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra broke his own meet record. Photograph: Athletics Federation of India/Twitter Maharashtra's Avinash Sable paid the best possible tribute to late coach......