Nearly 70% turnout in final phase of J-K polls; overall voting exceeds LS

A voter turnout of 69.69 percent was recorded in the third and final phase of voting Tuesday in the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission said. IMAGE: A woman shows her......

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

The second phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections saw a voter turnout of over 56 per cent on Wednesday, with the democratic exercise passing off peacefully amid tight......

Bigwigs to lock horns in 2nd phase of J-K polls

Over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 Jammu and Kashmir assembly seats in the second phase of the election to be held in the Union territory on......

Why J-K BJP chief Raina anticipates a tough battle for Nowshera

Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party chief Ravinder Raina, seeking re-election from Nowshera assembly constituency of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, is facing a major challenge from his......

How to attract tourists to India

Indian travel companies are getting practical. Realising that Phuket, Colombo, Kathmandu and Genting Heights are attracting far more tourists from Western countries, and also that the Indian......

Paralympics: Archer Rakesh knocked out in semi-finals

IMAGE: Archer Rakesh Kumar kept his composure to make his way to the Paralympics semi-finals on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy X Rakesh Kumar failed to bring out his A-game against nemesis Ai......

Gymnast Dipa's next 'objective is an Olympic medal podium'

After becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympics, Dipa Karmakar has set her eyes on a podium finish at the Rio Games, in August. The 22-year-old garnered a total score of......