Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

Gulveer shatters Asian record, qualifies for World C'ships

India's Asian Games bronze medallist Gulveer Singh smashed the Asian Indoor 5000m record while also qualifying for the World Athletics Championships to be held later this year when he finished......

Manu Bhaker Crowned BBC Sportswoman of the Year

Star Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year on Monday, following her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics. IMAGE: Manu Bhaker poses with her......

My goal is to make boxing as popular as cricket: Mary Kom

IMAGE: M C Mary Kom is the first Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal, after clinching a historic bronze medal at the London 2012 Games. Photograph: ANI The legendary M C Mary Kom emphasised......

Sable first Indian man in 3000m Steeplechase final

IMAGE: India's Avinash Sable shares the early lead with Kenya's Abraham Kibiwot during Heat 2 of the Olympics men's 3000m Steeplechase at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Monday.......

In a first, Indian women in uniform at Olympics!

IMAGE: Jaismine Lamboria is the first-ever woman from the Indian Army to qualify for the Olympics. Photograph: Jaismine Lamboria/Instagram 24 personnel from the armed forces, including ace javelin......