EC versus parties: The politicians have won

The Election Commission has done its best to stem the flow of money in Tamil Nadu's elections, but it is the politician who is having the last laugh, report Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar and......

Bye Sarko: What France's new president means for India

A solid political relationship with France could balance India's foreign relations, which have often tilted towards the US or Russia, feels Claude Arpi. France has a new President. With nearly 52......

Kerala fishermen's killings: A crisis beyond diplomacy

If only the Italians had accepted that it was a wrong judgement on the part of the crew of the ship, apologised and offered adequate compensation, the matter could have been resolved. But their......

There is no military solution to Kashmir: Omar Abd

National Conference president Omar Abdullah chatted with rediff.com readers for more than an hour on Tuesday.Fielding questions about various pertinent issues like autonomy to Kashmir, the death......

'Middle class will benefit from this Budget'

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee marginally raised the Income Tax exemption limit, abolished Fringe Benefit Tax and Commodity Transaction Tax and announced some schemes to benefit the aam......

Own stocks? Here's what to do now

Sensex sinks once more. After Monday's euphoria, analysts had warned that good days are not here yet, rather the bad days will continue for quite some more time. In such jittery times, what......

Indian HC in UK to outsource visa process

The Indian High Commission in the UK will outsource the visa application process from Thursday, bringing relief to nearly half a million Britons visiting the country every year who can now say good......

Ads never lie: FCB Ulka boss

Has the Budget been harsh on the advertising industry? Or has it been really good? How can advertising business make the most of this year's Budget?Now that Finance Minister P Chidambaram has......

How Does Kalki Cool Off?

  Please click on the images for a look at the stars.   IMAGE: With the temperatures continuing to rise -- take a look at Delhi -- Kalki Koechlin cools off with daughter......

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Binge watching television shows on streaming services has become the new way for us to be entertained at home. And that is not surprising since many of these shows are far better than the films we......

Neha Dhupia: As single as single can get

Neha Dhupia chatted exclusively with rediff.com readers on June 29. For those who missed it, here's the second part of the chat transcipt.Don't miss the first part!samkk:which is the movie you are......

Strandja Memorial: Amit Panghal, Sachin enter semifinals

IMAGE: Amit Panghal marched into the semifinals. Photograph: Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal and national champion Sachin entered the semifinals of the 75th......

Sports Shorts: New high for Manika-Archana in TT rankings

IMAGE: Manika Batra and her doubles partner moved into the top-five of the international table tennis rankings. Photograph: Twitter Indian women's doubles pair of Manika Batra and Archana Girish......

Monika stuns two-time World Championships medallist Josie

IMAGE: India's Monika pulled off an impressive 4-1 victory against two-time world championships medallist Josie Gabuco of Philippines to enter the women's 48kg semi-finals at the 2022 Thailand......

PIX: Djokovic off to a flying start in Rome

IMAGE: World No 1 Novak Djokovic in action during his second round match against Italy's Salvatore Caruso. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Reuters Novak Djokovic turned the page on his contentious US......

Sports Shorts: Anand in joint lead; Maheshwari bags bronze

Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave; remains in joint lead IMAGE: Viswanathan Anand. Photograph: PTI. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of......