Construction of new Parl to start after heritage committee's approval

The Central Public Works Department, which is executing the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, will soon start the construction work of the new Parliament building once it......

'Countries that forget their history cannot have a future'

Mahesh Rangarajan, director of the historic Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in New Delhi, tells Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com how the first prime minister will always remain relevant, and the efforts......

PIX: Naomi Osaka lights flame as Tokyo's 'Games of hope' open

The Olympic oath, recited by the athletes at the end of the parade, was updated for the Tokyo Games, with athletes swearing their commitment to inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination for the......

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

IMAGE: Fireworks during Friday's Olympics opening ceremony are seen above the Olympic stadium in Tokyo from the Shibuya Sky observation deck. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Thy sky over the......

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

IMAGE: India’s Amit Panghal celebrates after defeating Olympic and Asian champion Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan at the Asian Games. Photograph: Shahbaz Khan/PTI Asian Games gold......

Official Emblem launched for FIFA U-17 World Cup

The Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 (LOC) on Tuesday unveiled the official emblem for what will be the country's first international football event. The ceremony at......

'Tokyo won 2020 Olympics bid in a clean way'

IMAGE: The winning emblem designs for Tokyo 2020, left, and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games is unveiled on in Tokyo, Japan. Photograph: Christopher Jue/Getty Images. Japan on Thursday denied......