Leaders across party lines wish speedy recovery to Shah

Top political leaders, including Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda, Rahul Gandhi of the Congress, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee,......

Why is BJP shy of naming a CM in Assam?

The party is less forthcoming about who the chief minister will be if it stays in power, observes Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi being presented an Assamese Japi by......

The Reinvention of India's Past

The BJP's message is that the past must be reinvented as creatively as imagination allows, states Sunanda K Datta-Ray.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Since West Bengal's governor is......

'Yes, it is difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country'

Sania Mirza during a promotional event in Mumbai. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar She might be one of the most sought-after sportspersons in India but tennis ace Sania Mirza says "it's......

Saina upset with media over Padma Bhushan controversy

'I didn't really like the way media put it that I have demanded the award. Who am I to demand for the award? I am nobody. I just wanted to know why my name was not considered' Saina Nehwal in......

Hockey India doesn't need Walsh's services, says chief Batra

Terry Walsh (centre) speaks to the Indian hockey players. Photograph: Hockey India Terry Walsh may have expressed a desire to again take up the Indian coaching job, but Hockey India on Tuesday......

SAI committee meets Sports Minister regarding Walsh's proposal

Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal with Terry Walsh. Photograph: PTI The six-member committee, constituted by the Sports Authority of India to study the proposals put forward by Terry Walsh to......

India hope to get Sarita Devi's suspension reversed before World C'ships

Boxing India is confident of L Sarita Devi's return to the ring before too long after the International Boxing Federation (AIBA) suspended the 29-year-old for her petulant display at the recent......