Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.' IMAGE: The Ganges in Varanasi. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

PHOTOS: Kumbh Mela begins amid rising Covid cases

The Kumbh Mela formally began in Haridwar on Thursday with several restrictions imposed on devotees coming to attend the event amid rising cases of Covid-19 in various states including Uttarakhand.......

Ambani bomb scare: 'Car owner suspected to have died of drowning'

Opinion on likely cause of the death of Mansukh Hiren, who is said to be the owner of the vehicle with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai last......

Owner of SUV which caused explosives scare near Ambani's house found dead

Hiren Mansukh, owner of the vehicle with explosives which had been found parked near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence last week, was found dead in a creek in neighboring Thane on......

Unstoppable Advani first Indian to win Asian Snooker Tour event

Pankaj Advani is the first Indian to win an Asian Snooker Tour event. IMAGE: Pankaj Advani outclassed China's Ju Reti 6-1 in the final to become the first Indian to win an Asian Snooker Tour......

Advani storms into final of Asian Snooker Tour event

IMAGE: Pankaj Advani will take on China's Ju Reti in the final on Wednesday. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images for DAGOC India's top cueist Pankaj Advani stormed into the final of the Asian......

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand stays in lead

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out two draws to keep his full point lead in the Zurich Chess Challenge. After two wins against Levon Aronian of Armenia and Dutchman Anish Giri,......

London Chess Classic: Anand loses to Nakamura

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand was beaten by Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the fourth round of the London Chess Classic on Tuesday. This is Anand's sixth loss to American in......

Anand finishes second in Shamkir Chess after draw against Caruana

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an effortless draw with Fabiano Caruana of Italy to finish second in Shamkir Chess tournament in Shamkir, Azerbaijan, on Sunday. On what......