Heavy rains claim 26 lives in Kerala; red alert for Idukki reservoir

Heavy rains pounding Kerala triggered a series of landslides in the hilly Idukki district and northern parts, killing 26 people since Wednesday night with chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on......

Sonia Gandhi enjoys drama at snake boat race

United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said on Saturday that the secular traditions of Kerala, as reflected in events like Nehru Trophy boat race, was the best example for the......

Ragging ruled out as cause for suicide attempt at SAI centre

Police inspecting Sports Authority of India centre in Alappuzha, where budding rower, Aparna, died on Thursday, after she took poison along with three other SAI students. Photograph: PTI Ragging......

India's most fascinating rural sports... Take a look!

Traditional Indian sports have been played in villages since ages. Though most sports lovers in the country follow cricket, hockey, tennis and even English football on television, disciplines like......

'Karichal Chudan' wins Nehru Trophy boat race

'Karichal Chudan' won the 51st Nehru Trophy boat race held at the Vembanad lake in Alappuzha district of Kerala today in front of a massive crowd of spectators, including foreign tourists.As many......