Varanasi mourns Ustad's demise

People of the temple city of Varanasi, where Ustad Bismillah Khan lived all his life and breathed his last, often said that one could take the shehnai legend out of Varanasi but never Varanasi out......

EC to go ahead with EVM challenge as court rejects stay plea

The Election Commission on Friday said its much-hyped electronic voting machines challenge is "on" as scheduled on Saturday after the Uttarakhand high court rejected a plea questioning the......

If you're upset, Mr Prime Minister, don't bottle it up

A strong leader, known for his strong speeches, uses his communication skills to guide and heal. He does not wait for 10 days to comment, provoking a worried President to speak instead-not once,......

Rafale isn't Modi's Bofors moment, here's why

Unlike Bofors, on Rafale, all sides agree that it was the best aircraft to buy.The only plausible charge right now is cronyism.Why give the benefit of offsets to a corporate buddy with no......

HIL: Dabang Mumbai stun Uttar Pradesh Wizards

IMAGE: Dabang Mumbai players (in red) celebrate. Photograph: HIL Dabang Mumbai caused a 2-1 upset win over hosts Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the Hockey India League (HIL) match, in Lucknow, on......

Hockey India League: Mumbai Magicians stun Uttar Pradesh Wizards

They struggled for most part of the tournament but Mumbai Magicians drew curtains on their campaign in the second Hero Hockey India League in style, defeating Uttar Pradesh Wizards 3-2 to register......

HIL: UP Wizards beat Ranchi Rays, climb to third spot

IMAGE: Akashdeep Singh, right, celebrates with teammates. Photograph: HIL/Facebook. Uttar Pradesh Wizards produced a scintillating performance to beat two-time title holders Ranchi Rays 4-0 and......

HIL: UP Wizards beat defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors

IMAGE:  Uttar Pradesh Wizards were led by experienced V R Raghunath Photograph: Facebook A resilient Uttar Pradesh Wizards came up with an inspired show to beat defending champions Jaypee......

HIL: Last minute goal helps UP Wizards draw Kalinga Lancers 2-2

A last minute goal by Gonzalo Peillat helped Uttar Pradesh Wizards hold Kalinga Lancers to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling match of the Hockey India League in Lucknow on Friday. Peillat struck the......