'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

'The ceaseless process of privatisation is shrinking the space of reservation.''Where will reservation go if you keep privatising?' IMAGE: Anshul Avijit Kushwaha, the Congress candidate from the......

'Bihar Won't Be Fooled By Lalu's Family'

'What social justice is Tejashwi talking about?''Muslims in Bihar are asking we are 18%, and you are giving us 2 seats.' IMAGE: Ram Kripal Yadav, the incumbent MP and the Bharatiya Janata Party......

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Here are the winning entries: A Colourful Dream by Bibek Kunwar   I took this in a felt......

Dance And Music In Ayodhya

From the grounds of the Ram Janmabhoomi, the Rampath, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from the celebrations.   IMAGE: Students from Ayodhya perform Awadhi folk dance on Rampath.......

Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear. The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city......

Pleased as Punch with Tatas' latest SUV

I was not expecting to be impressed by the Tata Punch. But my drive proved me wrong, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. It was 5.30 in the morning when my test vehicle, the Tata Punch, arrived in its......

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to......

Can the Mahindra Thar be a city vehicle?

The Thar. A vehicle that has always been a capable off-roader with its go-anywhere attitude. One which hated being on the tarmac as a lifestyle vehicle, as the second car in your parking......

The Model Who Became A Spy

'If you perform well, if you do your best, it stays with the viewer. That's how you grow.' IMAGE: One of Aishwarya's favourite photographs shot by Tejinder Singh Khamkha. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained......

'Girish Karnad was such a secure human being'

'Girish Karnad has left behind a lot of wonderful plays.''We must continue to do his work.''That’s the way to keep his memory alive.' Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com One of......

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Noted playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, who left his indelible mark in the world of literature, theatre and cinema, passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning......

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

'They want us to win in every match, like in cricket.''It's so tough to play every tournament and win.' IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankiredy and Chirag Shetty during a practice session at the Goregaon......

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

With 40 out of 70 IPL 2022 games completed, the crucial playoff spots are slowly starting to take shape.Shailesh Karkera finds out how teams may fare in the crucial second half of IPL 2022. The......