'Progress is for big people, not small people'

Is the Gujarat model of development in evidence all across Vadodara? Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com and Patrick Ward meet five different communities in the district. Are they all on the road to......

Why the Rajmata of Baroda supports Narendra Modi

'What other choice do we have? Surely, we can't have Rahul Gandhi. What are his credentials? He hasn't done a day's job in his life.' 'Manmohan Singh is probably much more educated than Modi, but......

This Spider-Man has an unusual idea to fight goondaism

Gone are the days when one was willing to give up one's life for freedom. I want to live, bring about change and enjoy that change, says Indian Spider-Man Gaurav Sharma, Independent candidate from......

Voices: 'You have to vote -- that's our right'

With polling in Mumbai just three days away, everyone has an opinion about the next government in the country, and merchants and shopowners at the popular Colaba Causeway aren’t far behind.......

Style bible Vogue comes to India

Connecting women with what is beautiful, educational and inspiring, Vogue, the fashion bible from the Cond Nast group of publications, will be available in India from Friday. Vogue India will be......

Why the West is outsourcing healthcare

When 56-year-old Ward Styner found out he needed a new hip last summer, he did what any logical, uninsured American would do. In pain while selling used cars in Yakima, Wash., he got on the......

What good are economists, anyway?

Economists mostly failed to predict the worst economic crisis since the 1930s. Now they can't agree how to solve it. People are starting to wonder: What good are economists anyway? A commenter on a......

Review: Gone Girl is a solid thriller that leaves us hanging

Gone Girl is a finely-made frustration, often too polished for its own good, says Raja Sen. One of the few things more inscrutable than the mind of a woman -- more complex, harder to unspool,......

Euro PIX: Austria down Dutch in a thriller!

Images from the Euro 2024 Group D match betwen the Netherlands and Austria, at Berlin Olympiastadion, Berlin, on Tuesday. IMAGE: Austria's players celebrate after winning their Euro 2024 match......

'We will do anything for Shami'

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have......

EPL PIX: Man United see off Wolves; Spurs lose

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Anthony Martial, left, celebrates after scoring Manchester United's first goal with teammate Antony during the Premier......

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top; Ings stars in Hammers' win

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scores past the Leicester City during their match at The King Power Stadium in Leicester.......

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Haaland spot kick gives Man City win IMAGE: Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the goal for Manchester City from the penalty spot during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst......