BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

The BJP has emerged the second largest party by winning 29 constituencies in the maiden assembly polls post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, improving its all-time high tally of 25......

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.' IMAGE: Omar Abdullah hits the campaign trail in Budgam. Photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com Twenty four years is a long time......

J-K polls: Will Cong-NC alliance benefit from DPAP withdrawal?

On the eight seats of Chenab valley going to polls in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir elections, the National Conference-Congress alliance is hoping to tip the scales in its favour......

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any......

Sports Shorts: Pakistan averts hockey Asiad boycott over allowance payments

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: China and Pakistan players shake hands after the 7th/8th place match between Pakistan and China on day nine of the Hero......

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Maharashtra’s Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawane set a new record in the Ranji Trophy championship against Delhi, by adding 594 runs for the third wicket without being separated. This is now the......